Versi Cup Car Basic telah wujud sejak 2022, tetapi ia hilang daripada tapak web Subaru selepas kemas kini MY 2024 dikeluarkan pada September 2023. Kini, Subaru membawa semula model yang telah dinaik taraf sedikit dan menambahkannya kembali ke barisan.

Satu perubahan besar ialah penambahan Eyesight Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), yang kini menjadi standard pada semua model BRZ, termasuk yang mempunyai transmisi manual. Mereka juga mereka bentuk semula roll-cage dengan bentuk dan bar sisi yang sedikit berbeza, dan mereka menambah tali pinggang keledar 6 point untuk pemandu.

Di dalam, mereka lebih menumpukan pada prestasi dan mengeluarkan perkara seperti skrin infotainment. Subaru mengatakan bahawa kesesuaian roll-cage menjadikan pelindung matahari dan vent A/C sisi tidak dapat digunakan, jadi ia termasuk tikar lantai khas. Mereka juga mengeluarkan beg udara sisi dan curtain untuk menjadikannya lebih baik untuk perlumbaan.

BRZ Cup Car Basic kebanyakannya kelihatan sama seperti sebelum ini, dengan tayar keluli hitam 16 inci khasnya. Ia datang dalam tujuh warna, termasuk biru, perak, kelabu dan hitam, dengan merah dan putih tersedia dengan kos tambahan.

Di bawah hud, ia mempunyai enjin 2.4 liter yang sama dengan 232hp dan 250Nm tork. Tetapi Subaru menambah penyejuk minyak dan pengedap enjin baharu untuk mengendalikan permintaan perlumbaan. Ia didatangkan dengan transmisi manual enam kelajuan dan pembezaan gelinciran terhad dengan sirip penyejuk tambahan.

Subaru BRZ Cup Car Basic boleh didapati di Jepun bermula pada ¥3,700,400 (RM115,839). Ia adalah trim BRZ kedua termahal selepas STI Sport berspesifikasi penuh, dan ia lebih mahal daripada Cup Car Basic sebelumnya dari 2022. Edisi 2024 Piala BRZ dijangka akan tersedia tidak lama lagi, memberi peluang kepada peminat untuk mencuba ini kereta berfokuskan trek.

While the Cup Car Basic trim has been available since 2022, it was absent from the Subaru website after the 2024 MY updates were introduced in September 2023. However, Subaru now reintroduces a mildly upgraded model, bringing it back into the lineup.

One notable addition is the inclusion of the Eyesight Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite, which now comes standard across the BRZ lineup, even for manual transmission models. Additionally, the roll cage has been redesigned with a slightly altered shape and sidebars, accompanied by a 6-point seatbelt for the driver.

Inside, luxuries like an infotainment screen are omitted in favour of a focus on performance. The fitment of the roll cage renders features like sun visors and side air conditioning vents unusable, necessitating special floor mats. Similar to the previous model, side and curtain airbags have been removed to suit track use.

Visually, the BRZ Cup Car Basic retains the appearance of its predecessor, with signature 16-inch black steel wheels. It is available in seven colours, including WR Blue Pearl, Sapphire Blue Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic, Magnetite Grey Metallic, and Crystal Black Silica as standard options, while Ignition Red and Crystal White Pearl are available at an extra cost.

Under the hood, the naturally aspirated 2.4-litre boxer engine delivers the same 232hp and 250Nm of torque found in all Japanese-spec BRZ models. However, Subaru engineers have added an oil cooler and new engine seals to accommodate the demands of track use. Power is transmitted exclusively to the rear axle via a six-speed manual transmission. The standard limited-slip differential of the Cup Car Basic features additional cooling fins.

The Subaru BRZ Cup Car Basic is currently available in Japan, with prices starting from ¥3,700,400 (RM115,839). This positions it as the second most expensive BRZ trim after the full-spec STI Sport, representing a significant price increase compared to the previous Cup Car Basic, which started from ¥3,338,500 (RM104,510) in 2022.

The 2024 edition of the BRZ Cup is anticipated to commence in the coming months, providing enthusiasts with an opportunity to experience the thrilling performance of these track-oriented vehicles.