Subaru powered Toyota FT-86 Concept

Isamu · 12-07-2011, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Anyone else think that Toyota might go the supercharger route and Subaru might go the turbo route?

That would be an interesting rivalry.

would be legit

theDreamer · 12-07-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Anyone else think that Toyota might go the supercharger route and Subaru might go the turbo route?

That would be an interesting rivalry.

I could see it, but I bet Toyota is aftermarket through TRD and Subaru factory.

nuTinmuch · 12-07-2011, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I could see it, but I bet Toyota is aftermarket through TRD and Subaru factory.

Yeah, I'm expecting the supercharger to be a TRD part, not a "TRD car" so-to-speak.

I think Subaru will release an STI version of the BRZ that has upgraded brakes + suspension goodies, and then a "Spec B" or something that will have a turbo and probably be priced around 35k.

This might seem expensive, but it would probably be marketed as a limited run car -- and it would also most likely have extra interior goodies bits as well.

Red__Zed · 12-07-2011, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Yeah, I'm expecting the supercharger to be a TRD part, not a "TRD car" so-to-speak.

I think Subaru will release an STI version of the BRZ that has upgraded brakes + suspension goodies, and then a "Spec B" or something that will have a turbo and probably be priced around 35k.

This might seem expensive, but it would probably be marketed as a limited run car -- and it would also most likely have extra interior goodies bits as well.

I'd happily pay 35k for the car. It will have a lot of features that aren't available in other RWD cars in that price range (LSD, etc)

BobDigi5060 · 12-07-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

Yeah, I'm expecting the supercharger to be a TRD part, not a "TRD car" so-to-speak.

I think Subaru will release an STI version of the BRZ that has upgraded brakes + suspension goodies, and then a "Spec B" or something that will have a turbo and probably be priced around 35k.

This might seem expensive, but it would probably be marketed as a limited run car -- and it would also most likely have extra interior goodies bits as well.

STi ain't an STi without turbo.. Subaru would disappointment millions of enthusiasts by trying to sell a non turbo STi.. Sacrilegious, and a slap in the face to Suby fans.

The WRX arrived in 01, and the STi followed 2 years later. Expect a repeat for the introduction of the BRZ.

BTW.. I would much rather own a supercharged vehicle for the sake of throttle response, but I'm certain Subaru won't just slap on the turbo and cooler like Toyota can with a supercharger.. STi trim has always come with a beefed up chassis and engine.

DJ-of-E · 12-07-2011, 06:29 PM

Dude, if this is true...mx-5 status is something very sexy. It seems the general reviews states this is a 2700lb car and not the proposed 2600lbs. Either way, it's still light to today's standards.

Notsud 13 · 12-07-2011, 09:08 PM

i like it

Isamu · 12-08-2011, 12:39 AM

boo boo... fo sho

Rooster89 · 12-08-2011, 07:46 AM

Of course, Only I would do something so pimp as use my girlfriend's car to pay for her ring

Red__Zed · 12-08-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rooster89

Of course, Only I would do something so pimp as use my girlfriend's car to pay for her ring

Winning

FL 4Motion · 12-08-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Coming in 2014. Not sure what I think of this.

m4a1mustang · 12-08-2011, 07:51 AM

Maybe I'm just slow today but I'm not following you?

Rooster89 · 12-09-2011, 02:18 AM

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Maybe I'm just slow today but I'm not following you?

I was making a joke about you proposing. its not that funny, i was off the day I wrote it. Something about trading in your girls car downward and using the extra cash to buy her a ring. i dunno. Im off today too. just got done with a modern warfare three marathon.

semtex · 12-08-2011, 03:27 PM

Coming in 2014. Not sure what I think of this.

KaienZ34 · 12-08-2011, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by semtex

Coming in 2014. Not sure what I think of this.

Not for me...

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