We are pitting this 2024 Subaru BRZ TS (sister car to the Toyota GR86 Trueno Edition) with 6-speed manual 4-cylinder 2.4L making 228hp Boxer engine against that 2002 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk with 6-speed manual 5.7L LS1 V8 making 345hp across multiple categories including REAL WORLD 0-60 Times!
The BRZ has 1/2 the cylinders but is 22 years newer with a modern interior. Can it keep up with the aging Firebird equipped with an LS1 V8, T56 manual transmission, and T-Tops!?!
Out BEST 0-60 Times from us on an unprepped roadway near sea level:
BRZ TS: 6.13s
Firebird: 5.39s
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2002 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk:
This SIGNED 5.7L LS1 V8 powered 2002 Firebird is that LAST Firehawk officially built by SLP, build # 1503. It has a close ratio T56 6-speed manual transmission, rated at 345hp and 350tq from the factory and I BOUGHT IT.
Also upgraded are the ESR wheels, Power Stop Brakes, & Continental Extreme Contact 02 Tires
2024 Subaru BRZ tS
New suspension tuned by STI®
Equipped with high-performance Brembo® braking system
Unique exterior and interior elements
First-time EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology offered on a Subaru with a manual transmission
2024 Subaru BRZ tS Specs (GR86 Trueno Edition):
2.4L Naturally-aspirated Horizontally Opposed 4-cylinder Boxer Engine
228 Horsepower
184 lb-ft of Torque
93 Octane
RWD
6-Speed Manual Transmission
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension with Hitachi® (SACHS®) Dampers
Double Wishbone Rear Suspension with Hitachi® (SACHS®) Dampers, Stabilizer Bar, and Anti-lift Geometry (multi-link)
Torsen® limited-slip differential (LSD)
Brembo® 4-piston Front Disc Brakes
12.8-in. (325 mm.) & Ventilated Rotors
Brembo® 2-piston Rear Disc Brakes
12.4-in. (315 mm.) Solid Rotors
18-inch Black-metallic-painted Alloy Wheels
215/40R18 Michelin® * Pilot® Sport 4 Summer Tires
Vehicle Stability Control Full-Off Mode and Track Mode
6.1 second 0-60 mph Acceleration
140 mph Top Speed
Dual Cat-back Exhaust
Seating for 4 (2+2)
Heated Front Seats
6-way Adjustable Driver's Seat with Leather-trimmed Bolsters and Ultrasuede® Inserts
4-way Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
One-piece Folding Rear Seatback with Ultrasuede® Trim
Leather-trimmed Manual Tilt and Telescopic 3-spoke Sport Steering Wheel
8-inch Infotainment Screen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control
Auto-leveling Projector-type LED Headlights with Automatic High Beams, Adaptive Front-Lighting System, and LED Turn Signals
LED Taillights
Blind Spot Detection
Backup Camera with Trajectory
6.26 Cubic Feet of Trunk Space (Supra 10.2)
Proximity Key with Push Button Start
EPA Fuel Economy 20/26/22 (city/hwy/cmb)
Starting Price: $29,300 (Base)
Price As Tested: $37,610 (Includes Destination)
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