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Turbocharged Subaru BRZ with 440WHP Runs Quarter Mile in 11.3 Seconds

While no doubt fun to drive, some consumers and reviewers have been complaining about the lack of power in the Subaru BRZ and its boxer-engine twins, the Toyota GT 86 and Scion FR-S.

Nothing the aftermarket industry can't solve, as proved by this Subaru BRZ tuned by Accelerated Performance.

Thanks to a series of mechanical upgrades highlighted by the addition of a turbocharger system, reprogrammed ECU and a catless exhaust, the BRZ's 2.0-liter flat-four is said to produce a massive 440-horses…at the rear wheels.

First Turbocharged Subaru BRZ with 278 WHP hits the Dyno

According to sources, this is the first Subaru BRZ (seen on film at least) to receive the turbo treatment.

Ohio based Accelerated Performance owner John Visconti recently headed over to the North American Subaru Impreza Owners Club (NASIOC) to reveal what his company had accomplished with their new turbocharged BRZ by posting the results of the dyno test.

Subaru to Debut BRZ Zero Car at 2012 Japan Rally Championship

Before you get too excited about the race-livered BRZ pictured above, let us tell you that "Zero Car" or "Opening Car" is a term used to describe a vehicle that opens the road for the competition models in rallies, meaning this is not a production edition.

Subaru will debut its new Zero Car, which is based on the regular BRZ sports coupe, at this weekend's 2012 Japan Rally Championship (July 28-29),

Watch a Stock Subaru BRZ and a Rally-Prepped BRZ on the Isle of Man

Situated in the heart of the British Isles between Great Britain and Ireland, the Isle of Man became world famous for the International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) motorcycle racing event.

It is here that Automobile Magazine's Jason Cammisa took the Subaru BRZ rear-wheel drive sports coupe for a spin in the latest episode of The Downshift.

The real good stuff, however, comes when Cammisa jumps into the passenger seat of a rally prepped BRZ driven by none other than British Rally Champion Mark Higgins, who happens to hold the world record

2013 Subaru BRZ Tops Out at 147mph – 237km/h on the…Autobahn

It may not set the road on fire by today's standards but the 197hp (200PS) BRZ remains a fast rear-wheel drive sports car with Subaru officially quoting a 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint time of 7.6 seconds and a maximum speed of 143mph (230 km/h).

Unsurprisingly, most people who buy a sports car like the BRZ have a little devil hanging over their shoulder shouting "test it" "test it", which is exactly what YouTube user "Speedracer38" from Jason Thorgalsen Photography did once he completed the recommended 1,000 mile break-in time.

Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S Recalled…Sort of…to Replace Owner’s Manual

The Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S have just touched down in the States but they have already received their first recall.

However, buyers do not need to fret since the recall does not affect the cars themselves but their owner's manuals, which evidently, are the same.

Straight Line Duel Between Subaru BRZ and Honda S2000

Can a roadster powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder naturally aspirated (n/a) engine from the past like the (Euro-spec) Honda S2000, which traces its roots back to 1999, compete with a modern day sports car featuring a similar type of engine (albeit a flat-four) like the Subaru BRZ that was only just launched onto the market this year?

Some of you may already suspect the outcome in this "drag race" from French magazine Motor Sport, but why spoil the fun for the rest?

Head past the jump to watch the video.

Subaru BRZ vs Mazda MX-5 vs Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 Turbo in Four-Cylinder Grudge Match

In our ongoing $25k sports car poll, the Subaru BRZ has taken a clear lead with 20 percent out of more than 6,100 votes cast up until today.

Oddly enough, its Scion FR-S twin has only managed to gather 7 percent (despite being the same car), the same as the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 Turbo, which is still enough to place both higher than the Mazda MX-5 that has secured 4 percent of your votes.

Why do mention these cars specifically? Because Road&Track magazine brought together the Subaru BRZ, Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0 Turbo and the MX-5 soft-top roadster to find out which of the three ticks the most boxes for enthusiasts looking for a fun, rear-wheel drive sports car without breaking the bank.

Poll: Which Sports Car Would You Buy for Around $25,000?

Let us just start off by saying that if you live in the States, you should feel fortunate that you can acquire a fairly rewarding and fun to drive sports car for $25,000 (approx. €19,300) or even less if you don't care much about all the bells and whistles of modern automobiles. If you are wondering why, head over to this post.

Now, with the recent arrival of the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ twins as well as a pricing announcement for the 2013 Ford Focus ST, which goes on sale later this year, buyers searching to buy a sports car for around $25k will have plenty of options to choose from.

The automotive menu at this price point includes front-wheel drive sport hatchbacks such as the MazdaSpeed 3 and VW Golf GTI, rear-wheel drive coupes like the Hyundai Genesis 2.0 Turbo and Chevy Camaro V6 and the Mazda MX-5 Miata roadster.

Subaru BRZ Versus Renaultsport Megane 265 Trophy on the Track

Whereas in the States, we saw Motor Trend comparing the new rear-wheel drive Subaru BRZ with the likes of the similarly priced 2013 Ford Mustang V6, over in Europe and specifically the UK, EVO magazine tried something a little bit different.

The British publication brought the BRZ to the Bedford Autodrome circuit to see how it stacks against one of the best hot hatches in Europe, the Renault Megane Coupe RS265.

The only common denominators between the two cars are the displacement of their engine and of course, their price as the Subaru BRZ starts at £24,995 (US$40,630) and the RenaultSport 265 at £24,825 (US$40,350) for the Cup edition.

Japan's Subaru BRZ Declares War on the 2013 Ford Mustang V6

After we learned how much Subaru's all-new BRZ costs in the States, someone was bound to put the Japanese sports coupe up against the quintessential American pony car, the 2013 Ford Mustang in V6 trim. And that someone was Angus MacKenzie from MotorTrend magazine.

The similarities between the two sports coupes begin with their price and end with their front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout.

The 2013 Ford Mustang is a modernized version of an old formula that combines a solid rear axle with a contemporary 3.7-liter V6 that churns out 305hp at 6,500rpm and 280 lb-ft (380Nm). Ford's pony car tips the scales at 3,511 pounds (1,593kg).

Subaru BRZ Coupe Prices Starting from £24,995 in Britain

The Subaru BRZ sports coupe will go on sale in the UK this summer with on-the-road prices ranging from £24,995 to £27,995, the same as its Toyota GT 86 alter ego.

There's a choice of two trim grades, SE and SE LUX, and two six-speed transmissions, a standard manual or for £1,500 more, an automatic with paddle shifters. All BRZ's are powered by the same 2.0-liter flat-four.

Subaru also plans to offer a cheaper and more basic S model based on the JDM BRZ RA in 2013.