What is the track time for the BRZ?
The BRZ does not have a single official track time. In practice, lap times vary by model year, tire choice, weather, and the track used. The most commonly cited benchmark for the current BRZ (and its Toyota GR86 sibling) is a Nürburgring Nordschleife lap in the mid-to-high 7-minute range, with exact numbers shifting based on setup and conditions.
Track time, or lap time, measures how long a car takes to complete a full circuit or designated section of a track. For the BRZ, enthusiasts and reviewers typically reference real-world tests rather than an official factory-issued figure. Because the BRZ has been sold in several markets and in multiple generations, different tests yield different results. Below is a look at the most widely discussed benchmark and the factors that influence it.
Understanding what 'track time' means
In automotive journalism and performance testing, a "track time" usually refers to a single-lly lap time on a race course. It is influenced by driver skill, tire compound, suspension setup, brake performance, weather, and even the track configuration used for the run. For the BRZ, there is no universal, manufacturer-published lap time for every track; instead, journalists and enthusiasts cite independent test results and video footage from different circuits and conditions.
Nordschleife benchmark for the BRZ/GR86
Before listing representative figures, note that the Nürburgring Nordschleife is a demanding, 20.8 km (about 12.9 miles) circuit that can yield different times from day to day. Times cited for the BRZ and its sibling GR86 come from independent tests and media coverage rather than an official Subaru/Toyota lap-time publication.
- Stock BRZ/GR86 (2022–present) on standard street tires: typically in the mid-to-high 7-minute range on the Nordschleife (roughly about 7:54 to 7:58) under normal test conditions.
- BRZ/GR86 with track-focused tires and a tuned or optimized setup: generally faster by a few seconds, often cited in the low-to-mid 7-minute range depending on tire choice and driver skill.
- Heavily modified or professional-driver runs: occasionally reported as faster than stock by several seconds, but those results are not representative of a stock production car.
Concluding note: these figures serve as rough benchmarks rather than a single authoritative figure. Actual lap times for a given BRZ will depend on tires, weather, driver, and the specific variant tested.
How times are measured
Nordschleife lap times published in media tests are typically recorded with professional timing gear and may differ slightly by the testing method (e.g., start-to-finish timing versus intermediate splits). The Nordschleife itself is a dynamic environment: elevation changes, surface grip, and weather can all shift a lap time on the same car across different days. Because Subaru and Toyota do not publish an official Nordschleife figure for every BRZ variant, most published times come from independent journalists or enthusiast channels.
Other factors that influence track time
Beyond tires and weather, several elements affect a BRZ’s track time, including engine tuning, aerodynamics, weight reduction, brake setup, suspension geometry, and driver proficiency. Small changes in any of these can add or subtract several seconds on a long lap.
Summary
There isn’t a single, definitive track time for the BRZ. On the Nürburgring Nordschleife, current-generation BRZs (and their GR86 cousins) typically land in the mid-to-high 7-minute range on stock tires, with faster results possible through better tires, setup, or professional driving. For a precise figure, specify the exact track, model year, tires, and test conditions, since times can vary widely across tests.
