Subaru Introduces “SUBARU BRZ” in JapanTokyo, February 3, 2012 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today
announced the release of new vehicle “SUBARU BRZ” which will go on sale through Subaru dealerships in Japan
beginning March 28.
Subaru BRZ is a fun sports car that any driver can experience driving pleasure, featuring a front-engine,
rear-wheel drive layout powered by the Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine. Its concept is “Pure Handling
Delight - the driving experience taken to a new level”. By mounting the Boxer engine as low as possible, Subaru
BRZ realized “ultra-low center of gravity packaging” that offers supreme handling performance.
The name “BRZ” stands for “Boxer engine” “Rear-wheel drive” “Zenith”; it also embodies Subaru’s passion for
an ultimate sports car that features Subaru’s core technology: the Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine.
Subaru’s brand statement “Confidence in Motion” is the foundation of its automobile development. Subaru iscommitted to engineering excellence and the creation of products in harmony with customer lifestyles and values.
Its quest for “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind” through the Subaru experience hopes to achieve more Subaru fans.
Subaru BRZ is also a product embodying Subaru’s brand direction.
Subaru BRZ was developed as a joint-project between Subaru and Toyota Motor Corporation. It materializes bothmakers’ ambitions to offer a wide range of customers a pure sports with superior steering response and driving
pleasure.

[Concept]<“Pure Handling Delight - the driving experience taken to a new level”>
By mounting the Subaru Boxer engine as low as possible within the chassis and closer to its center, the boxer’s
inherent advantages of low center of gravity, light weight, and compact size are maximized. Subaru BRZ achieved
the honor of having one of the lowest possible centers of gravity in the world. It is a fun sports car that any driver
can enjoy driving with peace of mind.
[Main Features]<Simultaneous pursuit of “Fun to drive” and “Safety with Peace of Mind”>

1. “Ultra-low center of gravity packaging” was realized in pursuit of outstanding driveability, due to even lowered
Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine.
 Subaru BRZ is a unique front-engine, rear-wheel drive sports car powered by the Horizontally-Opposed
Boxer engine.
 By mounting the Subaru Boxer engine as low as possible within the chassis and closer to its center,world’s top level “ultra-low center of gravity packaging” was achieved.
2. Newly developed Boxer engine generates 100 ps per liter with exhilarating revving nature, all the way up to therpm limit.
 The engine was made exclusively for Subaru BRZ. It offers exhilarating revving nature of naturalaspiration engine and enhanced environmental friendliness.
 By using Toyota’s “D-4S” direct injection and port injection technology, 100 ps per liter with good fueleconomy (13.0 km/liter: R 6MT model, JC08 mode) was achieved.
 Transmissions (6MT and E-6AT) focusing on shift feel and response were developed.
3. Exclusively-developed chassis and body deliver superior handling performance which the vehicle reacts linearly
to driver’s input.
 “Ultra-low center of gravity packaging” ensures good traction of four wheels; excellent maneuverability,stability and ride quality are nicely balanced. Along with the low seating position, it enhanced a sense ofunity between the vehicle and driver.
 A new lightweight and highly rigid body was exclusively designed for the “ultra-low center of gravitypackaging”. The body has a rigid and strong frame structure that also works in balance with the vehicle’s
light weight and excellent crash safety performance. High tensile steel was also used in the body forweight reduction.
 Vehicle stability control is equipped for all models for “Fun to drive” and “Safety”.
<Simultaneous pursuit of a sports car design and functionality>
1. Low and elegant styling due to “ultra-low center of gravity packaging” with excellent aerodynamic performanceA sports car design conveys Subaru BRZ’s fun-to-drive character.

By optimizing the body shape based on airflow analysis and flattening the underbody design*1,
aerodynamic performance was enhanced.
*1: For models with aero package

2. Excellent visibility designFeatures such as the optimum shape and angle of the front A-pillar and the use of partitioned glass provide
good front visibility, allowing the driver easier driving.

[Model Variations]
ModelsRARSFeatures
Base model for user customization
Standard model well-balancing comfort and fuel efficiency
Highest grade with ample equipment for driving and comfort[Sales plan]
450 units per month (in the first year)###