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Libila 2008-04-09 07:45 AM

Lightweight RWD Subaru? Toyobaru...
 
It sounds like something Bobby and I would build...

http://assets.speedtv.com/images/art...img_large1.jpg

Quote:

A naturally aspirated version of the boxer engine with 175hp is being considered for the base model, and there is potential for a hot 2.5-liter turbocharged model later.

This will be a car inspired by the classic rear-drive AE86 Toyota Corolla GT coupe from the 1980s, a car known for tail-happy handling. Yet beneath the skin we can expect a reworked Impreza, shortened, lightened and with a customized coupe body.

Subaru’s trademark four-wheel drive system will be ditched to save weight, complexity and cost. However, if the standard model is a success then later plans could include a spiritual successor to the Toyota Celica GT4, featuring the 2.5-liter turbo boxer engine and four-wheel drive.
The rest of the article is here: http://automotive.speedtv.com/articl...-in-the-works/

Bob Danger 2008-04-09 08:09 AM

Toyota's been working on this for a while, but I had no idea Subaru was going to build there own version. The Toyota version appears to be more like the original, with a 120hp, 1.5l, I-4.

Nick Koan 2008-04-09 08:25 AM

You had some idea back when you originally posted this thread Bobby :lol:

http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?t=6077

Kevin M 2008-04-09 08:37 AM

I like how they claim AWD is pitched to save wight, but the Subaru AWD only adds two axles and slightly hevier hub carriers over a RWD configuration. :lol: Also, it will take about 5 seconds after these are released (if they ever are) before they've got an STI motor and 6MT in them.

Libila 2008-04-09 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan (Post 116833)
You had some idea back when you originally posted this thread Bobby :lol:

http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?t=6077

:lol:

MattR 2008-04-09 04:06 PM

What kind of idiot would own a Subaru AND a Toyota.

sperry 2008-04-09 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR (Post 116859)
What kind of idiot would own a Subaru AND a Toyota.

"Hey! You got your chocolate in my peanut butter!" ...

100_Percent_Juice 2008-04-09 06:58 PM

You have all been fooled. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/thumpyJ/zoom.jpg

cody 2008-04-09 08:18 PM

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http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...cepts/232133/#

Kunikos 2008-04-10 07:44 AM

Reminds me of the Celica for some reason.

kidatari 2008-04-10 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR (Post 116859)
What kind of idiot would own a Subaru AND a Toyota.

Ya rly.


Oh wait, we now own a Toyota and a Subaru as well ;)

http://www.technotoytuning.com/miscn...2/P1010500.jpg

sybir 2008-04-11 06:50 AM

Get that thing dirty, you pussy! :D

sperry 2008-04-11 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir (Post 116962)
Get that thing dirty, you pussy! :D

Are you channeling JC?

MattR 2008-04-11 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidatari (Post 116953)
Ya rly.


Oh wait, we now own a Toyota and a Subaru as well ;)



Hehe, I was waiting for someone to comment...hahaha., Nice friggin cruiser dude.

sybir 2008-04-12 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry (Post 116979)
Are you channeling JC?

Dear god, I hope not.







































I don't have any friends with 20's that'll fit the STi ;)

cody 2008-11-15 12:27 PM

http://wrxfanatics.com/blog/wp-conte...lustration.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_FoXyvaPSnV...YCCCP+copy.jpg
I really hope these aren't any indication what it will end up looking like. I was thinking it would be more like an old Celica.

http://wrxfanatics.com/blog/2008/11/...cion-tc-in-us/

WRX06TR 2008-11-15 12:55 PM

I believe this is what they are leaning towards...there is a big thread on it in the news and rumors section of NASIOC...
http://cache.jalopnik.com/assets/res...oupe-front.jpg

cody 2008-11-15 01:13 PM

Okay, I was probably just confusing the Toybaru (Suby badge) with a new Subascion/ota (Scion/Toyota badge)?

JonnydaJibba 2008-11-17 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by cody (Post 125448)
Okay, I was probably just confusing the Toybaru (Suby badge) with a new Subascion/ota (Scion/Toyota badge)?

WTF are you talking about?

cody 2008-11-17 11:02 AM

I really don't know. :lol:

sperry 2009-10-06 09:46 AM

Well, the concept car is out:



http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/06/t...k-the-hachiro/
http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/toyota-ft-86-concept

Toyota will be showing it at the Tokyo motor show. Not sure when the Subaru version will be unveiled... but likely we won't see anything conceptwise... they'll just come up with a production version and unveil that. The Toyota version will be powered by a 2.0L direct injection N/A Subaru flat-4. I'm hoping the Subaru version will be a premium/limited turbo 4 with AWD and cost enough that all the high school fanbois can't afford them... but that kinda goes against the whole point of the car, which is light, peppy, and RWD. It's literally the new Hachi Roku.

100_Percent_Juice 2009-10-06 11:23 AM

I don't know if I am a fan of the zipper themed interior.

Bob Danger 2009-10-06 11:57 AM

I hope they don't build it.

Nick Koan 2009-10-06 12:20 PM

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Is that a track map of Fuji Speedway on the dash?

BOO 2009-10-06 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR (Post 116859)
What kind of idiot would own a Subaru AND a Toyota.


Okay, I am a little late for this comment but yeah that would be ME as well. ;)


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