Subaru Has a Pair of New Limited-Run Enthusiast Sports Cars InboundGear PatrolgvandykeUpdatedWed, September 23, 2026 at 3:44 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleThe Japanese automaker has confirmed two new enthusiast-grade specials will grace its sports car lineup for 2027.Between rumored STI revivals, performance-focused concepts and rally participation, Subaru has really been leaning into its enthusiast identity lately.Now, the brand is bringing that same spirit to the people with two new limited-edition sports cars. Subaru confirmed both a special-edition WRX and a BRZ this week, and they'll be here soon.Subaru's teaser doesn't reveal much, but the tS badge and wing are certainly telling. - Credit: SubaruA new enthusiast-grade pairingThe automaker's official announcement confirms the two models are inbound but stops short of revealing specifications, colorways or exact numbers.AdvertisementAdvertisementWhat Subaru has made clear is that each example will be both "enthusiast-focused" and limited in production. Moreover, they'll be debuting at Boxerfest 2026 on Sunday, September 27.Assuming the tS is the starting point, each car will bring some solid suspension and braking. - Credit: SubaruWhile those limited pieces of information don't shed a whole lot of light on what to expect, the featured teaser image does offer up a few clues.For one, the presence of the tS badge on the back suggests that they'll share at least a little in common with the brand's track-tuned WRX and BRZ trims. The treatment pairs STI-tuned suspension and Brembo performance brakes with Recaro seats, a revised dash and other driver-focused touches.Subaru unveiled the Series.Yellow at Boxerfest in 2025. - Credit: SubaruSubaru actually used Boxerfest last year to debut some other special models based on the trim. They were the Series.Yellow WRX and BRZ, each limited to 350 units and finished in Sunrise Yellow.AdvertisementAdvertisementThat amounted to a cool effort in its own right, but the presence of the wing on the back suggests Subaru has something slightly different planned this time.Subaru has previously done other special editions like the Series.Purple, though the wing suggests more to the treatment. - Credit: SubaruIf we're lucky, the brand will revisit something like the Type RA, which upped the power, dropped the weight and added an array of motorsport-derived touches.Availability and pricingAccording to Subaru's announcement, the new WRX and BRZ limited editions will debut at Boxerfest 2026 on Sunday, September 27.About the Author: Gray is an associate editor at Gear Patrol, covering cars, motorcycles and anything else with wheels. When he's not chasing the latest industry news, he's probably wrenching on one of many projects. For better or worse, he believes classics make perfectly practical daily drivers.AdvertisementAdvertisementWant to stay up to date on the latest product news and releases? Add Gear Patrol as a preferred source to ensure our independent journalism makes it to the top of your Google search results.
