How do we know when we're going fast? Generally speaking, we don't. Observers on Earth's surface rotate around its axis at 40 meters per second; Earth itself revolves around the Sun (30 kilometers/second); and the Sun rotates around the galactic center at about (220 km/s). Meanwhile, the whole kit is being dragged in a stately gyre toward the constellation Virgo at about 370 km/s. What, you don't feel that?

Rumble Seat columnist Dan Neil takes the new Subaru BRZ out for a spin.

We don't because we judge motion by acceleration, that…

By Nicolas Zart on Wed, 02/29/2012 - 14:47 for Torque News

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Subaru is a fascinating company that produces highly enduring cars that are thoroughly raced, have a strong following and yet still flies under the radar of most.

Subaru started their car life after they realized their flat opposing piston airplane motor configuration offered a great way to lower the center of gravity of a car, while giving the engine a quick and high revving factor. Known for their flat four and sixes, the boxer engines help keep the cars lower and even allow for…