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Old 2011-11-16, 10:18 AM   #82
Nick Koan
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Closer to the real thing

http://jalopnik.com/5860120/

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a 2.0-liter four developed exclusively for the BRZ, with Toyota's direct-injection tech
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Subaru also says the BRZ STI's engine sits 120 mm (4.72 inches) lower than those of other Subaru models, and 240 mm (9.45 inches) closer to the center of the chassis. Thus the ultra-low center of gravity.
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