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Subaru BRZ STI Sport is the best kind of momentum car

It's way more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

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Steven Ewing
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The BRZ is Subaru's only rear-wheel-drive car.

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We kind of got the BRZ STI Sport in the US, just as the BRZ tS.

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The naturally aspirated, 2.0-liter engine makes 204 horsepower.

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A six-speed manual transmission is standard, and it's a joy to use.

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The STI Sport treatment adds different suspension components and a short-throw shift kit.

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Plus, Japanese customers can buy the BRZ in Cool Gray Khaki.

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The BRZ is what we call a "momentum car" -- one that's fun at speed, but takes a while to get there.

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Still, the BRZ is an entertaining little thing.

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Around Fuji Speedway's short course, the BRZ is delightful.

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Keep scrolling for more photos of the Subaru BRZ STI Sport.

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