Chapter 1-2:
That's not an accident. Was destined. BOXER + AWD layout is unparalleled in the world, has a foundation that can be diverted to the original FR layout. To enjoy the high quality of BOXER engine, the more simple structure and omits the potential devices, such as turbo AWD, more meaningful. Fuji Heavy Industries (Subaru) and Toyota (Toyota) was born by the joint development of "BRZ" is actually "very simple to Subaru, the car was embodied in a smart yet," he also said.
Chapter 2:
The end of 2007, was the final stage of development is pushed to the Legacy will be released BOXER Diesel in Europe. Such folding, the Legacy Project General Manager (PGM) Toshio Masuda was a pre-eminent as a stranglehold, the boss (Senior Officer) receives from the inner ear.
"詰Merubeku the possibility of joint development project with Toyota, the car developed jointly in charge want a PGM" FR Masuda and this is a small sport, but with the start line after the BRZ. Feelings of the time, as follows Masuda said.
"Commercialization of diesel BOXER let me say that collectively own development, and has become difficult for the next available mission imagined."
Following January, he was appointed to Masuda PGM joint development project. Feasibility study of compact FR sports were already underway between the two companies had decided not "to make a compact FR sports a 2-liter BOXER engine only" vague content. The goal is all about performance, was not FIX. Looking back at that time, says Masuda.
"Although the FR sports became PGM small, while the introduction of diesel products BOXER ... Sometimes it is, the first three months but was preoccupied in my own thoughts together. Into April former managing director of "The irresponsible動Ki出Se" I have scolded and Remashi. there is no underlying model, jointly developed with Toyota's all-new car for the little動Ki出Shimashita poised for a project quite a high hurdle "
On the other hand, in the minds of the spring while Masuda was another idea.
"Once you realize this joint development project, which chance to appeal to the world the wonders of the BOXER. In addition, the technology should be enhanced through this project BOXER. Sentiment of engineers involved in development, probably will rise "
Masuda have always thought about the possibility of infinite BOXER engine. BOXER engine is Subaru itself. However, no model is true that to enjoy the goodness of raw BOXER engine. This joint development project is for BOXER engine, and also for Subaru, a major breakthrough will surely. Quickly became the PGM, Masuda think the way to realize the ideals envisioned, leading to movement execution were taken one by one.
Chapter 4:
Subaru BOXER engine with horizontally opposed to over the years, have pursued the Symmetrical AWD in more rational. Four wheels firmly on the road to capture. Underlying this, "Please drive to the Nde enjoy the safety and security," I thought it through naive. Although this idea applies to all Subaru vehicles, especially in the critical follow-up Legacy of road vehicles with four (Masuda says contact drives) continue to pursue. In high-performance Impreza, more traction than the front, using a control system is switched to pro rear, the abyss also sought additional technology.
Unveiled soon "BRZ", the AWD is not. BOXER + FR has adopted a new challenge and a Subaru layout. Subaru has stuck with AWD, FR is why .... No wonder there is no such question crosses the mind. Masuda answer to this is clear.
"Based on the BOXER engine and Symmetrical AWD layout of the low center of gravity anyway, and the low position as possible the engine, mounted it closer to the central vehicle further, in the process of finishing a sports car obedient of riding, the drive shaft of the front as a result without just became the FR layout "
That is, not to make a Subaru FR sports car is not. In order to par with world-renowned sports cars, the low center of gravity further measures will need basic performance is captured well on the road. Reduce the load transfer to maintain the limits of tire grip. By laying low and out of the tire load shift during cornering and weight transfer at the rising edge and corner braking, reducing the role of the car, to reduce the occurrence of yaw. What this means is that once again organize the norm. As a result, higher cornering force can be maintained in any tire. In addition, fun and information is transmitted from the road. Taking into account the background simple idea like this, which consisted of an FR layout by as much as possible
Chapter 5:
Back in a few months from the inauguration of the PGM Masuda. In spring 2007, to explore the possibility of already BOXER + FR layout, a single truck (prototype) was built in Subaru. Legacy cutting wheel base, a position lower than normal BOXER engine, mounted on a trolley car even closer to the center. The height of its potential, both parties were equally astonished market. Masuda, PGM and later became the surprise when you test drive says to Dolly.
"Grasp the steering wheel, I realized immediately the potential is high. Each product becomes interesting. 積Mou engine or anything, to do with brakes? Steering gear box? Tires? Test drive components such I Yogirimashita your head inside. Anyway, this car is fun.'s car which was no doubt the image of Subaru. I believe it "
Smile all the drivers behind the wheel, the car seems to ride to ... more.
Masuda has solidified ideal.
Chapter 6:
Legacy-based dolly, great or what. It is caused by a low center of gravity, nothing but good handling. BOXER horizontally opposed engine has a low center of gravity of the original feature. A typical series engine, the piston in the cylinder to move up and down. Engine, is because the vertical center of gravity will inevitably increase. In contrast, horizontally opposed engine, the cylinders arranged horizontally left and right alternately. Briefly's landscape images. Low center of gravity will inevitably. Standing next to the engine room know, a typical series engine, comes around its center of gravity is an adult's lap. BOXER engine tibial (shin)'s position. Masuda explained using the metaphor.
"The football player, I is easy to understand and to imagine the appearance of penetrating between the players opponent's dribble. Soccer player to draw copper wire poised below form (regime) corresponds to the agile motion while stabilizing the is. car carrying BOXER engine is the same as this "
BOXER engine was originally a low center of gravity, lower position, the middle bogie vehicle with Links In addition, the car shows the behavior of easy everyone honest, I had suggested the possibility of a fun car in other words there.
Chapter 7:
Compact FR sports development has been steadily under water, to take from it the spearhead Masuda, Impreza-based bogies (prototype 1) was created. This is based on the difference between the first and Legacy, which is produced by replacing a structure intended for mass production. Weight and challenge, and shake 思Ikkiri the ride, dolly was also to test the various menus.
"At this stage we packed all the possibilities, and winding around the Autobahn in Germany, and continue straight road to the horizon in Arizona, has been around the world and on the road. In the process, stepping on the brake deceleration, steering off feeling increased when, running straight and doing nothing, I'll have boiled down the most emotionally engaging in the Lord "Masuda said.
Also, this time I tried to turn prototype BOXER engine high rpm. Since its inception in the minds of Masuda BOXER engine was mounted image freezes. "Speed range of 5,000 ~ 6,000 rpm in a petrol engine, Subaru is the normal level. When you have considered going further into this area of sport engine must回Sanakere more high rpm. Through any development traveling overseas, from now on, more comfortable回Ttara,伸Bitara, feel good acceleration comes about .... It had a skin sensation. Among such, of course, 7,000 rpm is a need to turn Shou. "
Around the high rpm, in the medium speed range is now Sukasuka does not make sense. The engine is turning pleasant, as I can drive yourself. For such a balance had to be cleared a number of technical challenges. Masuda finish the test drive upcoming BOXER engine was confident that exceeds the level expected by customers.
Chapter 8:
Masuda is the development of the BRZ, a consistently determined. It is safe, while the base that you can drive safely, they can taste the joy that control everyday scenes.
"BRZ carrying the 2-liter BOXER engine, naturally aspirated, in the sports car to compete specs are not. However, if you drove a sport in the region操Reru pleasant driver, it will be a sports car. of course, Have a ride in a viable long weekend drives, and performance of the incongruity can not even go shopping "
As you can see from this words Masuda, BRZ will ride like one's regular self, exciting pinch Once on, it's a sports car can become integrated with the car.
In the course of joint development with Toyota, desire to build a good car companies are the same. However, there are subtle differences to evaluate the car of course.
"As identical twins, the color of each other out somewhat, I will finish is also interesting in a different character to the car"
Masuda says the intent is something. Eventually, such as adding the STI version, Subaru fans, start anticipating a sports car fan.
BRZ is a silhouette of a two-door, lower ride height, which naturally and sports cars. "This silhouette, I'll stand out. First, we want interested. I like to ride I want. And expect to see more tractable emergency ride, or your partner has become a feeling of ... I wanted a car, "Masuda said. Despite the looks, BRZ could be even entry models is sure to make the switch to cars and many drivers view of the world.
Chapter 9:
Send to the world with the ultimate handling machines BOXER engine. To do so, in a lower position BOXER engine, low center of gravity as possible to the original, but the proposition is mounted in the center of the vehicle plus Links. However, it is not easy. In order to get the team envision performance, must make a new part of the majority. Millimeter battle unfolded for target achievement. The BRZ, which dwells in charge of developing the tenacity of the Subaru.
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