subaru version of the ft86

Discussion in 'Off-Topic' started by mokinbird87, May 27, 2011.

  1. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

  2. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    it will be a Lexus here in the states an no Subaru
     
  3. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    this i have not heard of... that would be awesome though cuz i love lexus quality interior vs scion or subaru. I wouldnt be able to buy it new anyways so better to have it come out as a lexus with nice stuff, drive my subaru for another 4-5 years and make the switch haha
     
  4. AtlxPat

    AtlxPat Active Member

    i heard scion?
     
  5. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    yotaxus lax a rwd coupe, needs something to counter the Z and the G
     
  6. superdoughboy4

    superdoughboy4 Active Member

    This is what I heard.
    They said it was going to be called the FR-S.
     
  7. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    any info on this?
     
  8. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    it was in a press release for maybe the past Tokyo show?
     
  9. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    Does anyone see a Supra in that?
     
  10. b reel

    b reel Active Member

  11. Mad Mallard

    Mad Mallard the mad mallard

    i like what it represents
     
  12. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    baby supra, yes, I see it.
     
  13. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    you mean Starlet
     
  14. nygiant

    nygiant Member

    yes i automatically thought supra as well.
    toyota needs to start making super cars again...supra, celica, mr2....instead of the boring vanilla crap they produce now
     
  15. John

    John Active Member

    Yes. I see a lot of Supra in it
     
  16. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    only if they released a baby lf-a that would compete with the likes of m6, jag xk, etc


    i would wait for a used one and jump on that muhahah
     
  17. John

    John Active Member

  18. Trancetto

    Trancetto Active Member

    ^^^

    That is FUCKING HOT!!!!!
     
  19. Jake

    Jake Active Member

    looks like a subaru steering wheel in there for sure. i see supra as well
     
  20. Berzerklo

    Berzerklo Active Member

    Don't get your hopes up...

    http://www.leftlanenews.com/report-no-turbo-for-subarus-sporty-coupe.html

    I am sure a turbo version will come out at some point, but it may not be available when this thing first hits showrooms.
     
  21. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

  22. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    [​IMG]

    hotness...
     
  23. slowwrx

    slowwrx Supporting Member

    Hmmm, top mounted oil filter, engine bay mounted ecu, huge throttle body.
     
  24. superdoughboy4

    superdoughboy4 Active Member

    Man... that engine bay is packed.
     
  25. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    I wonder if that strut bar will make it to production lol.
     
  26. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    I don't see why it wouldn't.
     
  27. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps Staff Member Supporting Member

    im hoping it has some decent styling, I'm seriously wanting to ditch my camry for this thing.
     
  28. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    For me the interior will be the biggest decision maker..
     
  29. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    any interior pics?
     
  30. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps Staff Member Supporting Member

    its a subaru, i already know it will be mediocre. maybe i should start a new seat fund ahead of time.

    Though, the GR's are quite more presentable than our GD's so there is hope :p
     
  31. yerrow

    yerrow Active Member

    This months car and driver gave it a glowing review

    Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using Tapatalk
     
  32. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    Interested to see how well a wrx header and uppipe fit in there with a front mount setup like a rotated manifold...
     
  33. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

    anything will fit with enough fabrication and monies...
     
  34. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    True but I think it'd be quite easy, especially if it's an Ej series motor.

    Depending on how the heads flow, ej257 swap, and STI tgv's/fuel rails, and crinkle red manifold etc etc.

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    Wonder how bad a awd drivetrain would be to fit? Would be cool if all it needed was custom drive shaft and hub swap...
     
    Last edited: Oct 26, 2011
  35. Sparta

    Sparta Active Member

    Edit: nevermind after looking at the engines position next to the wheels I don't think awd would work
     
  36. Kokopelli

    Kokopelli Active Member

    If it doesn't have a turbo and/or awd then it has nothing that makes a Subaru fun to drive.
     
  37. yerrow

    yerrow Active Member

    how about balance?
     
  38. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

  39. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

  40. b reel

    b reel Active Member

    Would love to see a high compression 3.6L H-6 in the coupe
     
  41. bixs

    bixs Supporting Member

  42. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

  43. bixs

    bixs Supporting Member

  44. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

    Where's the door handles?
     
  45. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

  46. Cool_____

    Cool_____ Banned

  47. Matt

    Matt Think before you post Staff Member Supporting Member

  48. mokinbird87

    mokinbird87 Active Member

    if the price isnt too much of a difference i`d like to stay as a subie owner~ but the toyota is winning in the styling department in my eyes so far
     
  49. bixs

    bixs Supporting Member

    Are there any estimates on price so far? I'd really love to get into one of these, lowering my monthly payments significantly would seal the deal.
     
  50. crazyazn

    crazyazn I like naps Staff Member Supporting Member

    I personally like the subie one over the toyo, bc I find it milder in styling. I think MT or some article was speculating ~25k.

    However, I think for it to be successful on the subaru side, it would have to be priced less than a WRX. I know it's an apples to oranges comparison, but I can see the public thinking 'well if its only a few hundred difference to get a AWD turbo car vs a RWD coupe, may as well get the car subaru is know for'.

    For me, my fanboism will probably prevail and even if its a bit more than a WRX, I can very much see myself buying one.
     

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