What's all this about?
Cosworth has announced the next phase of its aftermarket Power Packages for the FA20 engine platform; that means the Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT86 and - in the USA - Scion FR-S. Up to 80hp is available with prices from £3,995 and the packages go on sale later in November.
What do you get?
A supercharger, intercooler and new intake manifold have been designed for the 'boxer' engine. The Stage 2 packages build on the four 'Stage 1' power options already developed by Cosworth for the FA20. With the Stage 1 upgrades each increment is designed to build on the last, allowing owners to increase power as their budget allows.
What does it add up to?
Looking at Cosworth's power and torque curves for its Power Packages the Stage 2.0 output is just under 290hp. Maximum torque is around 306Nm with a smoother curve than the Stage 1 packages deliver. If you don't want the full Stage 2 package up to 40hp is available from the Stage 1 options.
Hal Reisiger, Cosworth Group Chief Executive, commented on the upgrades: "We are pleased to make our Stage 2 FA20 Power Packages available so soon after the successful launch of our entry level package earlier this year. We have had an encouraging response to our new aftermarket products, which have been developed based on Cosworth's truly unparalleled motorsport and automotive experience. The Stage 2 Power Package acts as a natural extension to the first stage, offering drivers the opportunity to upgrade their vehicle in a scalable, affordable manner with guaranteed performance. When Cosworth commits to performance figures, it is because we have dedicated hundreds of engineering hours and thousands of dyno and road miles to certify that every Power Package meets those levels. Our approach is unique because every component has been engineered and validated to work together and to achieve peak performance and superb reliability: this is the Cosworth advantage and what makes us the perfect performance upgrade partner for car manufacturers and our customers."
John Lambert - 14 Nov 2014