The 2022 Subaru BRZ may have just been officially revealed last month, but an upgraded version was already spotted testing in Japan at Fuji Speedway. Though camouflaged, the car seen is unmistakably the second-generation of Subaru’s lightweight, rear-wheel-drive sports coupe. And, it’s wearing some aero bits not seen on the stock version.
Notably, the prototype has a larger front air dam, small winglets across the rocker panels just fore of the rear wheels, along with a rear underside spoiler. It was spotted at the track by Twitter user @taku_saf1, who also captured some short but snazzy video. In it, test drivers sling the BRZ around Fuji’s tricky Turn 15 in a perfectly executed, tire-squealing drift. The tossable little coupe is positively in its element.
While many are dreaming about a turbocharged or STI form of the upcoming BRZ, this doesn't appear to be it. Instead, it’s likely a prototype for evaluating official aftermarket accessories, or a track-tuned version such as the BRZ tS. Quite simply, STI probably includes a submit the prototype, however it won’t be considered a full-blown STI variant wearing the Subaru Technica International name like the WRX STI.
Whatever’s happening, it’s greatly the official affair. Additional photos in the same user show the BRZ tailing a yellow Legacy Wagon (too bad we never got that color here) having a camera attachment. In other people, the Subaru SuperGT team tinkers with their 2021 GT300 race car within the paddocks.
In nevertheless, the next BRZ appears like it will continue being an entertaining platform for driving enthusiasts and shade-tree tuners alike.
