While we’re closing in on the LA Auto Show reveal, Subaru has taken mercy on eager auto enthusiasts waiting to get a more realistic view of their new FR sport coupe, today we have some pictures of that. and also a press release that still lacks any information on the engine performance. Catch the release using the tag below and check out 11 pictures of goodness after that of the BRZ STI Concept.

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The BRZ Concept pictures are here, for those scratching their heads this is the Subaru version of the Toyota / Scion FT-86 project that they’ve been working on. Not only do you get a taste of the Subaru design in this version coming to the LA Auto Show, you also get some of the specs on this model now.

SUBARU BRZ Concept – STI Specifications
Body size (Overall: Length x Width x Height): 166.7 X 70.9 X 50.4 inches
Wheelbase: 101.2 inch
Engine: Subaru Boxer “FA” engine – 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine
Tire size: 215/45R18 (Front), 225/45R18 (Rear)

The car is in World Rally Blue Pearl II (WR Blue Pearl II) their racing production color for all STI models, they set the body down with a special aero kit on the front and rear with a new form of wing deviating from what the Impreza has traditionally used. Topping that off they’ve added flared fenders, larger wheels, quad pipe exhaust tips and a carbon-fiber roof. Hopefully the roof option will be available for more than the 400 units of the Impreza STI tS or it might be a mad dash for those that jump in. Under the body are Brembo brakes and a STI suspension tuned for low clearance and sharp turning.

Disappointing is the use of the NA Boxer engine, I know Subaru has sunk a ton of money into improving fuel economy with that base engine but the history of the company with performance cars has tended to rely on the Turbo. How this pans out is up in the air, but if they plan on putting the BRZ against the Impreza WRX and STI in pricing they might find it hard to get an audience if it’s low on power. The only thing they’re promising is high RPM output while utilizing the torque of the Boxer design.

Subaru says the car should appear in Spring 2012 in FR format and it’s touting itself as the only FR with a Boxer engine in the world. The official pictures of the car (non-renders) will appear as the veil at the LA Auto Show lifts in a few weeks.

Subaru Oil Cap

Sleek and arriving in 4 colors, it replaces the OEM cap with a touch of style, coming in silver, blue, red or black. Performance gains? None really, unless your current cap is broken, in which case it’s a solid replacement with some style. The notes include that it allows room for intercooler piping or other cables around it. Perfect for the holidays coming up.

Price $59.99 – Click here

Legacy GT Master Cylinder Brace

The brace is finally here for 05-08 Legacy models without the VDC equipped, it looks beefy and for $99 it’s not a bad price when it comes to reducing firewall flex when hard braking comes into play. Check out this page by GrimmSpeed for some clarification on how it reduces that flex.

Price $99.99 – Click here

Impreza License Plate Delete

A final handy item from their release list is the front license delete plate, helping polish up those mounting holes on the stock bumper. A bit pricey for my taste but for the Subaru fanatic in your life it might be a good present to grab before they buy it.

Price $49.99 – Click here

Sit back and enjoy the video below for some extreme racing goodness.

Subaru and Rally fans all over are invited to a special conference call with Subaru Rally Team USA drivers Travis Pastrana and Dave Mirra. The call takes place on Monday July 26th at 3PM Pacific / 6PM Eastern, on the call fans will be able to ask questions to Travis Pastrana and Dave Mirra about their prep and plans for the X Games. For those that may run out of ideas for questions they’ll also be answering social questions about the sport and the new 2011 Impreza WRX/STi.

From Subaru:

“Travis and Dave love their fans and this is a unique way to connect with them on a more personal level,” said Todd Lawrence, promotions and sponsorship manager, Subaru of America, Inc. “They are looking forward to talking about what’s going on with the Subaru Rally Team and are eager to drive their Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally cars at X Games in Rally Car Racing and the all-new SuperRally event.”

Both drivers will be putting it on the line at the X Games on July 31st starting at 1PM Pacific / 4PM Eastern.