Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S Get Cosworth Power Packages
If there’s one thing both the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S lacks, it’s power.
Aftermarket suppliers embraced the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S long before they reached U.S. dealers. One thing that everyone can probably agree on is that both the BRZ and FR-S could benefit from more power to go with their handling and style.
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While there are plenty of performance enhancing products available including a supercharger kit from Vortech, world famous tuner Cosworth has now released detailed information along with a pair of videos that showcase its power packages.
The Cosworth Stage 1 Power Package for the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S delivers 36 percent more power in the mid-range with an additional 40 hp at 4,100 RPM. Within the Stage 1 Power Package are different tiers to accommodate various budgets with the 1.0 coming with a new air filter, thermostat and custom ECU tune that raises peak power by 15 hp. Stage 1.1 adds a catback exhaust system to the package to give the sports coupe 20 hp while Stage 1.2 includes a resonated midpipe that provides an additional 5 hp. Maximizing performance on a budget is the Stage 1.3 package that includes a lightweight, thermal barrier coated header that gives the BRZ and FR-S a total of 230 hp.
Those that want even more performance can opt for the Stage 2 Power Package, which adds up to 80 hp for the BRZ and FR-S that adds a supercharger to the 2.0-liter engine. If this sounds familiar, the 2014 Scion Tuner Challenge winner was the first vehicle to be equipped with the kit at this year’s SEMA Show.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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