Subaru Unveils Limited-Run WRX GD25
Subaru of America revealed the 2027 WRX GD25 and BRZ ZC15 special editions at Boxerfest 2026, honoring the 25th and 15th anniversaries of the models' U.S.
Subaru of America unveiled the 2027 WRX GD25 and 2027 BRZ ZC15 at Boxerfest 2026 in York, Pennsylvania. The event took place on September 28, 2026. These limited-run models celebrate the legacy of the GD and ZC chassis cars that first arrived in the United States in 2002 and 2012, respectively. William Stokes, Car Line Planning Manager for Subaru of America, presented the vehicles.
WRX GD25: Performance and Design Details
The 2027 WRX GD25 commemorates the 2002 arrival of the original GD chassis WRX. It is powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged SUBARU BOXER engine producing 271 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque, paired with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and a mandatory six-speed manual transmission upgraded with an STI short shifter.
The car is painted exclusively in World Rally Blue and rides on gold-painted 19-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires. A dry carbon fiber swan-neck rear wing from Subaru Tecnica International (STI), sourced from Travis Pastrana’s ARA25L rally car, dominates the rear. The interior features Recaro seats with black Ultrasuede inserts and red accent stitching, plus an STI shift knob.
Performance upgrades are comprehensive. They include uprated Brembo brakes with gold-painted calipers, a flexible strut tower bar, and a performance-tuned suspension with stiffer springs and revised dampers matched to the Potenza tires.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L Turbocharged Boxer |
| Horsepower | 271 hp |
| Drivetrain | Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual with STI short shifter |
| Exterior Color | World Rally Blue |
| Wheel/Tire | 19-inch gold alloys, Bridgestone Potenza S007 |
| Production Limit | 350 units |
| Delivery Start | Summer 2027 |
BRZ ZC15: Styling and Mechanical Highlights
The 2027 BRZ ZC15 honors the 2012 debut of the original ZC generation BRZ. It is powered by a naturally aspirated 2.4-liter Boxer engine generating 228 horsepower, driving the rear wheels through an exclusive six-speed manual transmission with an STI short-throw shifter.
Its exterior is finished exclusively in brilliant Ceramic White with a black decklid spoiler and subtle bronze decals near the side sills. It rolls on matte bronze wheels with gold-painted Brembo calipers. Under the hood, a flexible V-bar adds rigidity.
Inside, the cabin features black leather with Bordeaux red inserts and a unique 'ZC15' anniversary edition plaque near the shifter. Subaru states the white-on-bronze colour scheme is an homage to the 2020 Subaru BRZ tS, which was also limited to 300 units.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.4L Naturally Aspirated Boxer |
| Horsepower | 228 hp |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual with STI short shifter |
| Exterior Color | Ceramic White |
| Brakes | Gold-painted Brembo calipers |
| Production Limit | 300 units |
| Delivery Start | Early 2027 |
Availability and Reservation Details
Production is strictly limited to 350 units of the WRX GD25 and 300 units of the BRZ ZC15. Customer deliveries for the BRZ ZC15 are scheduled to begin in early 2027, with the WRX GD25 following later in the summer of 2027.
Reservations for both models are now open for customers in the United States. Detailed specifications and pricing will be announced closer to each model's market launch.
