12 February 2015:  2015 SUBARU BRZ: Subaru's 2015 BRZ sports car is offered in BRZ Premium, Limited and new Blue limited-edition models – all with revised suspension damping for improved handling and ride. On display at the 2015 Chicago Auto Show, the Subaru BRZ Series.Blue combines STI functional aerodynamic body design, black-painted STI 17-inch wheels and unique interior trim for a striking look. Subaru will offer 500 of these special models painted WR Blue Pearl and 500 in Crystal White Pearl, all with the six-speed manual transmission and red-painted brake calipers.A redesigned remote transmitter for keyless start system on the BRZ Limited and the Aha Infotainment smartphone integration included with standard navigation system is new updates. Each BRZ wears a low-slung body that combines a swept-back roofline, bulging front fenders, short overhangs and pronounced rear haunches for a lean, athletic stance. The BRZ come stock with the naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine that produces 200 horsepower. That engine is not shared with other Subaru models, and can be mated to a new six-speed manual gearbox or optional paddle-shift six-speed automatic transmission, sport-tuned suspension with front strut brace and Torsen limited-slip differential. The BRZ cabin is design for 2+2 seating, with bolstered front sport seats designed just for this car and rear seats that can accommodate front-facing child seats. Behind the three-spoke, leather wrapped steering wheel accented with red stitching, the driver faces easy-to-see instrument panel featuring a large, center-mounted tachometer with an analog speedometer to its left. When additional room is required, the one-piece rear seatback lowers to expand the space offered in the 6.9 cu. ft. trunk to provide enough room to now haul four-wheels, a helmet and basic supplies to weekend slalom or track events.<br /> <br /> First staged in 1901, the Chicago Auto Show is the largest auto show in North America and has been
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