We’ve got our first official peak at the 2022 Subaru BRZ. Sadly it’s not coming to the UK, but does give us a good idea of what to expect when the 2022 Toyota GT86 arrives…

Here it is, the second generation 2022 Subaru BRZ. First thing you’ll want to know is that no, there isn’t a turbo in sight. Instead, power comes from a 2.4-litre, naturally-aspirated engine which produces 228bhp, up from 197bhp in the first generation car, as well as a 15% increase in torque to 184lb ft. Subaru has been able to mount this engine lower than previously, resulting in a lower centre of gravity and hopefully improved dynamics.

Buyers will be pleased to hear that the formula is still the same, a sports car with rear-wheel drive and a six-speed manual. You can option an automatic, too, as you could on the car that arrived in 2012, but we’d recommend going for the manual.

Subaru is claiming near perfect weight distribution on this second generation car, with the body being slightly longer than on the previous car. It comes in at 1315kg, which makes it around 173bhp-per-tonne. The use of a strut and coil spring set up at the front has helped to reduce weight, too, while a reinforced mounting system has helped improve front lateral bending rigidity by 60% according to Subaru, which in turn aims to improve turn-in and response.

On the outside, the redesign has seen more pronounced front bumpers introduced, alongside larger side vents which all reduce drag. According to Subaru, the air pushed through the larger vents are directed towards the rear deck spoiler, aiding downforce at speed.

Inside, Subaru has spruced up the BRZ with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen, utilising Subaru’s latest Starlink system, as well as a 7.9inch digital driver display which features a large rev counter in the middle, but changes when Track model is selected to display a graph-style counter instead.

As mentioned above, the 2022 Subaru BRZ won’t go on sale in the UK; however, the mechanically-identical Toyota GT86 is expected to go on sale here next year, with the BRZ going on sale in the US in late 2021.

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Well, this sort of appeared out of the blue. Say hello to the Audi RS6 GTO. This is the work of 12 third-year apprentices and was built at Audi Sport’s Neckarsulm factory.

We love it when manufacturers put their trust in youngsters. It shows that not only is the future bright for us car enthusiasts, but it also shows that when given the chance, manufacturers can build some outrageous cars that we would absolutely feature if it was built by one of you lot.

This is the Audi RS6 GTO and it was built not only to showcase the talents of Audi’s apprentices, but also to celebrate the 40 year anniversary of Audi’s quattro four-wheel-drive technology. Those who’re fans of motorsport will notice that it emanates that of the Audi 90 quattro IMSA-GTO, which was driven by motorsport legends Walter Rohrl and Hans Stuck.

“The RS6 GTO concept of our apprentices has turned out to be an incredibly great car. I am very proud of them and the results of their work,” says Helmut Stettner, Neckarsulm plant manager.

So, what’s different? Mechanically? Not much. Apart from a wheel change, the actual drive from the standard Audi RS6 is no different. Visually, though, it’s very different. Inside, in place of the plush rear passenger bench now resides a roll cage, while the front seats have gone from comfy to not-so-comfy with the addition of Recaro bucket seats and Schroth harnesses and the windows get cargo netting for ultimate motorsport points.

On the outside, as already mentioned, the Audi RS6 GTO gets a new wheel design, as well as side-exit exhausts, because why the hell not?! There’s also that rear wing that comes into play, too, not to mention the livery which points straight towards that Audi 90 mentioned earlier.

Sadly, you can’t buy it and never will either, but that’s not to stop you from creating your own Audi RS6 GTO. And if you do, drop us an email, we’d very much like to see it… Let’s hope that these apprentices can influence Audi’s design language for decades to come.

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Dodge has unveiled its latest creation available to purchase for engine swaps. This is the 800bhp Hellcrate Redeye engine and is yours for a cool $22,000.

Dubbed the “Hellcrate Redeye” thanks to its placement in the Dodge Charger Hellcat Redeye, it differs from the already-available “Hellcrate” from the regular Hellcat by getting a bigger 2.7-litre supercharger instead of the 2.4, which is in turn run at higher boost, as well as receiving forged pistons, conrods and crankshaft. This pushes power to an eyewatering 796bhp and 717lb ft.

But, the new 800bhp Hellcrate Redeye Engine isn’t Mopar’s most powerful engine, that title belongs to behemoth Hellephant crate engine, which delivers a cool 1000bhp and 950lb ft of torque, enough to force the Earth to spin the other way, then… That all comes at a cost though, if you want the more powerful Hellephant crate engine, expect to pay $30,000.

You can also order transmission parts, but that will be extra. As part of that crate, you get the supercharger, throttle body, fuel injectors, coil packs, water pump and a flexplate. So pretty much everything you need for a direct engine swap. You’ll then need to think about a gearbox that can cope with either the 717lb ft in the 800bhp Hellcrate Redeye Engine or the whopping 950lb ft in the Hellephant crate.

Either way, it’s an exciting time for ICE fans as not only has Dodge added to its crate engine lineup, but so has Ford, offering the 760hp, 5.2-litre, supercharged V8 Predator engine from the Shelby GT500 as a crate package.

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