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1bad350z 10-27-2009 06:08 PM

Subaru 216A details announced (Subaru's version of Toyota FT-86)
 
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99

According to some these rumors from today, the Subaru version of the FT86 will be called "216A" and have both turbo engine and AWD tranny.

But it'll also be heavier, bigger, and more $.

theDreamer 10-27-2009 06:13 PM

Longer & slight wider with AWD, I will take the subaru version please.

280z/300zx 10-27-2009 06:25 PM

Damn, depending on final price and hp for the turbo version I may end up trading my 370z. In the end I was deciding between the Z and STI and while loved the AWD the Z won out due to it's much better looks, coupe styling, and of course much better performance. IF suby can bring me a coupe with awd and plenty of hp with FI to boot I'm sold.

BanningZ 10-27-2009 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1bad350z (Post 255102)
Subaru 216A confirmed with 2.0L turbo, AWD, bigger and heavier than FT-86 - Toyota FT-86 Forum and Subaru 216a Forum | ft86club

According to some these rumors from today, the Subaru version of the FT86 will be called "216A" and have both turbo engine and AWD tranny.

But it'll also be heavier, bigger, and more $.

Got that email today too. Sounds like a promising little ride.

Quote:

Just as soon as the Toyota FT-86 was born and came to this world at the Tokyo Motor show, it’s bigger, badder twin brother is about to hit the stage.

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/1986/216a1.jpg

It’s well known that Subaru and Toyota have been in the same bed developing the FT-86 but one question that remains on everyone’s lips is how, if they are developing the same car, can the two be different? Well it’s emerged that Subaru has been busy waving their wand over the 086A/FT-86 and is going to bring some very Subaru style magic to the table.

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/6248/216a2.jpg

The biggest news to come out of all this is that rumors of the car being turbo and all wheel drive are now in fact confirmed. However staff close to the Subaru development side of the project have revealed is that the first thing to differ will be the codes which the cars will be known by. While the version of the FT-86 to go on sale in Japan will be known by the code 086A and in the US and Europe as the 087A and 088A respectively, the Fuji Heavy Industries version will be branded as the 216A. This is to “clearly distinguish between the Toyota and Subaru version of the car”. Things get juicier from there though with the confirmation of what many have been suspecting all along. The car will be driven by a 2.0 liter turbo charged powerplant feeding power to all four wheels. This will either come in the flavor of a revised, lower power but more efficient 250ps and 34.0kg/m EJ20 from the Impreza 2.0 GT or the EJ20 Turbo from the current Impreza WRX STi pumping out 308ps and 43.0kg/m of torque. Our guess is the latter may well be used for an STi version of the car down the track. No pun intended.

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/1107/216a3h.jpg

Body wise, the the Subaru version will be bigger and badder but at the same time tipping the scales to the tune of around 100kg more than the 086A. This seems to be a reasonable weight gain seeing that 4WD has been added and the dimensions have been increased in the region of 20mm all around. Total height and width will go from 1260mm to 1280mm and 1760 to 1780mm respectively. Wheelbase and total lengths have also been extended, with overall length reaching 4180mm and the wheelbase gaining 30 to 50mm, up to around 2600~mm from 2570mm. This is almost spot on to the current Impreza’s 2620mm so the possibility of them sharing parts or being very similar is undoubtedly high. The final distinguishing factor between the two? Well that will be the price. The increased performance, all wheel drive and pumped body will be adding around half a million yen to the tag bringing the car to around 3 million yen come 2011. This is not only to cover the extras over the Toyota but also to distinguish itself from the FT-86 version. -- Source: http://www.7tune.com/confirm...r-subaru-216a/
Just thought I'd embed it. :D

edeeZee 10-27-2009 07:20 PM

That thing is SICK! It's about time Japanese car manufacturers started bringing back affordable sports cars. It's funny because it's a recession, and the last bad recession was in the early 90's when the twin-turbo rage began...but sadly, the mid 90's killed it all. All good things come to an end.

370Zsteve 10-27-2009 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 280z/300zx (Post 255142)
Damn, depending on final price and hp for the turbo version I may end up trading my 370z. In the end I was deciding between the Z and STI and while loved the AWD the Z won out due to it's much better looks, coupe styling, and of course much better performance. IF suby can bring me a coupe with awd and plenty of hp with FI to boot I'm sold.


Why not trade the 280 and/or 300?

ssqpolo 10-27-2009 07:44 PM

talk about stealing the spotlight

CrownR426 10-27-2009 08:09 PM

Looks very nice!
I'm going to be looking for a AWD car for next year, I would love to get this baby.
>:]

edeeZee 10-27-2009 08:24 PM

With all you jumping ship, this site should be renamed the216A.com

370 fo life!

theDreamer 10-27-2009 08:28 PM

I never said I was going to jump ship, I would gladly own my Z and this car together, especially by the time it comes out I may have moved to colder climates and want something with AWD.

CrownR426 10-27-2009 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 255338)
I never said I was going to jump ship, I would gladly own my Z and this car together, especially by the time it comes out I may have moved to colder climates and want something with AWD.

:tup:
I call dibs on black. :stirthepot:

kenchan 10-27-2009 10:00 PM

at least they dont look like scions. lol

Brazilbro 10-28-2009 12:48 AM

never thought i would own a scubby:eek:

bradz 10-28-2009 03:19 AM

Looks like Hyundai Genesis Coupe to me. Look sick though.

BanningZ 10-28-2009 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 255477)
at least they dont look like scions. lol

There are rumors on that site that the Toyota edition will be released as a Scion.

Toaster Dun Dun Dun!!!

BanningZ 10-28-2009 04:19 AM

It kind of looks like a G37 boned a 08+ STI and this baby is the afterbirth.

kenchan 10-28-2009 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradz (Post 255688)
Looks like Hyundai Genesis Coupe to me. Look sick though.

which looks like a poorman's G35C. when i saw the subaru version i thought it looked like a poorman's G37C. hahaha.


Quote:

Originally Posted by BanningZ (Post 255697)
There are rumors on that site that the Toyota edition will be released as a Scion.

Toaster Dun Dun Dun!!!

oy... wtf toyota. you need a coupe to replace ur supra and celica.

j.arnaldo 10-28-2009 01:00 PM

That Subaru and the Genesis are great-looking cars! Only time will tell if they're great Sports cars, too.

CrownR426 10-30-2009 08:27 PM

When is the 216A coming out?

Saber Rider 11-03-2009 03:23 AM

Subaru SVX 216A? :p

Minicobra1 11-03-2009 03:33 AM

Funny, I was looking at an 08 STI before getting the 370Z, the Z won out for several factors, mainly looks :-) being able to run wider tires, syncro rev, etc.
An AWD coupe with 300+turbo Hp and possible rear seats would be nice though.

maggot head 11-06-2009 04:13 PM

this car will be incredible in the subaru version and the toyota version, especially if they can keep it under 3000 lbs.

kdo2milger 11-06-2009 04:27 PM

i like that subaru!

looks f-n sweet in the pics...

Ricochet48 11-08-2009 11:45 PM

If they make an AWD STI version with like 280ps I'd have to get it over the Z. It's just more practical in Chicago winters.

semtex 11-09-2009 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BanningZ (Post 255698)
It kind of looks like a G37 boned a 08+ STI and this baby is the afterbirth.

That's quite the visual. :rofl2:

LiquidZ 11-09-2009 10:27 PM

Subaru is one brand I haven't experienced personally. This coupe definitely has my eye.

Kastley85891 11-09-2009 10:39 PM

Looks good, bout time they got a 2 door back on the market

dcrew1x 11-09-2009 10:48 PM

interesting. I think the suby version looks better than the Toyota version; especially the wider stance.

kdo2milger 11-09-2009 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcrew1x (Post 274402)
interesting. I think the suby version looks better than the Toyota version; especially the wider stance.

looks a lot better than the toyota

shabarivas 11-10-2009 02:03 AM

while i like the subie version - i would probably stick w/ the toyota version for the rwd platform

fullmonty 11-13-2009 03:56 PM

I don't care for that Subaru looks like a Mustang, S2000 and a Z had a baby together...

FuszNissan 11-13-2009 03:59 PM

Looks exactly like an RX8. WTF

vash_241987 11-20-2009 02:41 PM

If I got one, the nearest dealership is 2hrs away since the one here closed :eekdance: don't think it would be worth it for regular maintenance.

wishihadnav 11-20-2009 02:48 PM

i like the suby..hopefully it comes with ej25.

CrownR426 11-21-2009 08:11 AM

Telling you guys, I found my next daily driver!

sloterg 11-21-2009 03:31 PM

I want more info


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