Back in August, we reported that Subaru tuner garage Accelerated Performance unveiled an in-house turbokit for the Subaru BRZ, effectively bumping its power output to 278-hp at the wheel.
Now, Subaru is reportedly developing a turbo for the 2.0 liter Boxer engine that is based on the BRZ. The new turbocharged powerplant will use a twin-scroll turbo system and a Subaru-sourced straight direct injection system rather than the D4S direct and port fuel injection technology from Toyota. According to reports from Automotive News, the new 2.0 liter engine could stand to make as much as 280-hp and 250 lb.-ft. of torque.
While its certainly based on the BRZ engine, Subaru denies the new turbocharged variant will be found in any future BRZ. Subaru spokesman Dominick Infante said bluntly, "We have no plans to offer a turbocharged BRZ."
While it would certainly be exciting to see a more powerful model of the wildly popular front-engine rear-wheel-drive sports car, we kind of agree with Subaru's decision given the price hike the performance upgrade entails.
Other models in the Subaru lineup that may possibly benefit the new turbocharged 2.0 liter engine include a next-generation Subaru Impreza WRX, which will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show.
