MORE COSWORTH UPGRADES FOR BRZ/GT86
08 November 2014, 01:05 PM
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MORE COSWORTH UPGRADES FOR BRZ/GT86
SEMA launch for £600 'entry-level' upgrade plus supercharger kit
Well this is good timing from Cosworth. Just as both the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 receive substantial price cuts, so it releases a pair of new performance upgrades. Canny.
Pay money, get parts, go faster
Pay money, get parts, go fasterFor £595, Cosworth will upgrade your GT86/BRZ (or Scion FR-S) by 15hp through a new air filter, remap and low temperature thermostat. There's also a Cosworth badge, worth at least 10hp on its own... It is described as the 'entry-level' version of its Stage 1 upgrade. And if 15hp doesn't sound like much, bear in mind your £595 also includes a launch control and flat shift function. Cosworth doesn't have too many details on this at present but we've certainly registered our interest. As mentioned in the original Cosworth FA20 tuning story, all the upgrades are modular so this entry level package could be easily built on without the parts already purchased having to be replaced.
But you want to know about the supercharger, don't you? It's described as Cosworth's 'ultimate [for now at least] staged power package' for the Toyobaru twins. For £3,995 the 2.0-litre boxer is boosted by 60hp through a Cosworth supercharger plus a new intake manifold, intercooler and the associated pipework and calibration. With exhaust upgrade (price TBA) added as well, the BRZ/GT86 goes to what Cosworth terms 'Stage 2.3') and will be at 280hp. PH has also asked to drive one of these very soon.
The upgrades are launched today at the SEMA show but also available to order. Cosworth Toyobaru road test coming as soon as we can get our hands on one!
Well this is good timing from Cosworth. Just as both the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 receive substantial price cuts, so it releases a pair of new performance upgrades. Canny.
Pay money, get parts, go faster
Pay money, get parts, go fasterFor £595, Cosworth will upgrade your GT86/BRZ (or Scion FR-S) by 15hp through a new air filter, remap and low temperature thermostat. There's also a Cosworth badge, worth at least 10hp on its own... It is described as the 'entry-level' version of its Stage 1 upgrade. And if 15hp doesn't sound like much, bear in mind your £595 also includes a launch control and flat shift function. Cosworth doesn't have too many details on this at present but we've certainly registered our interest. As mentioned in the original Cosworth FA20 tuning story, all the upgrades are modular so this entry level package could be easily built on without the parts already purchased having to be replaced.
But you want to know about the supercharger, don't you? It's described as Cosworth's 'ultimate [for now at least] staged power package' for the Toyobaru twins. For £3,995 the 2.0-litre boxer is boosted by 60hp through a Cosworth supercharger plus a new intake manifold, intercooler and the associated pipework and calibration. With exhaust upgrade (price TBA) added as well, the BRZ/GT86 goes to what Cosworth terms 'Stage 2.3') and will be at 280hp. PH has also asked to drive one of these very soon.
The upgrades are launched today at the SEMA show but also available to order. Cosworth Toyobaru road test coming as soon as we can get our hands on one!
08 November 2014, 01:33 PM
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Only if you add something more than a map tweak. I'd say a Supercharger is just want you want from a rear drive car like this, with a nice linear power delivery.
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08 November 2014, 01:49 PM
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Yes there 200bhp
I thought they were quite under powered when they first were tested on top gear, but saying that so was the mx5 and that took off. Think there trying to replicate fun rear wheel drive car. rather that out and out power
I thought they were quite under powered when they first were tested on top gear, but saying that so was the mx5 and that took off. Think there trying to replicate fun rear wheel drive car. rather that out and out power
08 November 2014, 01:57 PM
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I drove one of Mangoletsi's cars running a remap and induction kit, apparently 230PS. It was also running wider wheels.
Compared to the standard car it felt like it had more go and was very well planted, but the issue with these imo is the lack of torque.
I'm surprised they didn't give it wider wheels and a turbo, rather than a gutless engine and Prius wheels.
Compared to the standard car it felt like it had more go and was very well planted, but the issue with these imo is the lack of torque.
I'm surprised they didn't give it wider wheels and a turbo, rather than a gutless engine and Prius wheels.
08 November 2014, 05:25 PM
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I drove a gt86 on the 2 series product launch and we all enjoyed it, but was left standing in performance from the other cars to test. Shame it felt a few steps back
08 November 2014, 05:51 PM
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I drove one of Mangoletsi's cars running a remap and induction kit, apparently 230PS. It was also running wider wheels.
Compared to the standard car it felt like it had more go and was very well planted, but the issue with these imo is the lack of torque.
I'm surprised they didn't give it wider wheels and a turbo, rather than a gutless engine and Prius wheels.
Compared to the standard car it felt like it had more go and was very well planted, but the issue with these imo is the lack of torque.
I'm surprised they didn't give it wider wheels and a turbo, rather than a gutless engine and Prius wheels.
09 November 2014, 01:30 PM
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It's a great car.
09 November 2014, 02:54 PM
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I know Mat, to be honest 200bhp is fine, the rx8 is not far off that.
And the more they spend on power means they then need to spend more on other parts eg brakes, handling, larger tyres, bigger wheels all means the price will go up. It's filling a gap in the market, if the price and power go up it will be competing against alot better cars.
And the more they spend on power means they then need to spend more on other parts eg brakes, handling, larger tyres, bigger wheels all means the price will go up. It's filling a gap in the market, if the price and power go up it will be competing against alot better cars.
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