Possible Production Model BRZ Shown at Chicago Business Conference?

[Cal]

With the day of the auto show fast approaching, the internet has been swirling with rumors about the Subaru BRZ. The latest of which stating that a few key people have actually seen the production model of the BRZ.

According to some well placed sources, it appears that Subaru has previewed the production spec Subaru BRZ coupe in-the-flesh to the attendees of the 2011 Subaru National Business Conference, which took place recently in Chicago.
Based on various info posted in our forum discussions, the following info/speculation is currently floating around regarding the Subaru BRZ coupe following the event:
– Production spec Subaru BRZ coupe was shown to those in attendance at the 2011 Subaru National Business Conference in Chicago.
– Said to resemble a mini-Maserati
– Styling is nothing like the clear plastic Boxer Sport Car Architecture showcase car
– Subaru has not yet decided if BRZ will come in just manual or also auto
– “Price is expected to be around $20k.”
– One dealership was told to “only expect 1-2 coupe’s in the first 6-12 months of its release.”
Obviously unless it’s been confirmed by Subaru, take everything with a grain of salt for now. Hopefully, the Subaru BRZ technology concept’s reveal at next month’s Frankfurt motor show will bring some official info from Subaru.

This comes from our friends at ft86 club.
* Production Spec Subaru BRZ Previewed at National Conference & Latest Subaru BRZ Coupe Info/Rumors. *by*Scion FR-S Forum / Subaru BRZ Forum / Toyota FT-86 Forum and Blog — FT86club.com

The interesting part to note is the $20K price point. This is more in line with what Subaru and Toyota has been hinting at all along about the cars being affordable. In my opinion that leaves room for a $24K-$26K STI turbo model. Only time will tell.

[ej25ti]

im not sure, $26k for an STI model would be a pretty big steal, esp compared with an STI, i mean what specifically makes today's STI $36?
but 1-2 in the first 6-12 months? WHAT???????

[blofeld42]

I've heard that dealers will have very limited supplies for the first several months as well. They're pretty backlogged after the tsunami, and I suspect Scion will have priority in production.

[West]

Yup, pure shenanigans. There would be pictures if it was such a conference. Sounds like commonly exchange knowledge among the internet.

Wish it was true though, itd be cool if the Subaru was $20k

[ej25ti]

Yup, pure shenanigans. There would be pictures if it was such a conference. Sounds like commonly exchange knowledge among the internet.

Wish it was true though, itd be cool if the Subaru was $20k

agreeeeeed

[Cal]

agreeeeeed

X3 but hey I post what I can find. Lol