Subaru of America has announced the 2027 Subaru BRZ ZC15, a 300-unit special edition that comes only with a six-speed manual. The name honors the first-generation BRZ and its “ZC” chassis code. Subaru revealed the car at Boxerfest 2026 in York, Pennsylvania, and detailed it in a release dated September 28, 2026.
The ZC15 is a dress-up edition, not a new engine or chassis. Instead, it brings an exclusive paint color, bronze trim, a few chassis bits and a unique cabin to the current car. Subaru also says pricing and full specifications will come closer to launch.
What the Subaru BRZ ZC15 is
Production is the headline number. Subaru says the 2027 BRZ ZC15 is “limited to 300 units.” In addition, the company says it will be available in early 2027.
The name is a piece of Subaru history. In its press release, Subaru calls the ZC15 “a tribute to the first-generation BRZ, which arrived in 2012 on a chassis codenamed ‘ZC.’” In other words, the nameplate honors the chassis code the BRZ wore when it arrived in the U.S. 15 years ago. Motoring Research made the same point in its September 29 report.
Ceramic White paint and bronze details
First, every ZC15 wears one color. Subaru says the car is “painted exclusively in brilliant Ceramic White,” and it adds that the shade is exclusive to the ZC15. As a result, no other BRZ in the 2027 lineup will share it.
Meanwhile, according to Subaru, the white paint is “paired with matte bronze wheels, gold-painted Brembo calipers, and unique bronze decals.” The decals sit near the side sills. The release does not list wheel size, so we won’t guess at one. Also, the color scheme has a history: Subaru calls it “an homage to the 2020 Subaru BRZ tS models, which featured the same scheme.”
At the back, the ZC15 “sports a black decklid spoiler,” Subaru says. Against Ceramic White paint, that black wing is one of the easiest ways to tell this car apart from behind. Motoring Research lists the bronze decals and the spoiler among the standard features.
A V-bar and a 228-hp boxer with a manual only
However, not every change is cosmetic. Subaru says the ZC15 also gets “a flexible V-bar under the hood.” The release does not explain what the part does or how it differs from the standard car, so we are reporting it exactly as Subaru lists it.
Otherwise, the drivetrain matches the regular BRZ formula. According to Subaru, the 2027 BRZ ZC15 uses a 2.4-liter, 228-horsepower boxer engine. It comes “paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission powering the rear wheels,” so there is no automatic version.
Bordeaux red inside and a ZC15 plaque
Inside, the Subaru BRZ ZC15 gets its own trim. Subaru lists “black leather-appointed upholstery and Bordeaux red inserts not shared with the rest of the BRZ lineup.” The red shows up as an accent rather than a full red interior.
Meanwhile, the shifter area carries the car’s badge. Subaru says the ZC15 has “a unique ‘ZC15’ anniversary edition plaque near its STI aluminum and leather, short shifter.” Because the car is manual-only, that shifter is the part every owner will touch most.
Speaking to Motoring Research, William Stokes, car line planning manager at Subaru of America, summed up the idea. “BRZ ZC15 embodies the best of our long-running, accessible performance sports car, right down to its rear wheel-drive engagement,” he said, according to Motoring Research.
Price and timing
Finally, Subaru has not priced the car yet. The release says “detailed specifications and pricing will be announced closer to market launch.” Full technical details, including what the V-bar does, should arrive with them.
For now, the record is short and specific: 300 cars, one paint color, a 228-hp boxer, a six-speed manual and an on-sale date in early 2027.
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