Toyota: 86 News
09-08-2011, 02:49 PM
#401
Suzuka Master
Because I know they are sharing a engine with subaru.
And subaru's 2.0L flat 4 in the impreza makes rougly 150hp.
The new engine is suppose to be a direct injection so thats what 15-20hpish increase??
If its making around 165ish hp, and its base is around 20k. Thats not a great sign, no? Not when most of its competitors are making way north of that.
Last edited by speedemon90; 09-08-2011 at 02:52 PM.
09-08-2011, 05:30 PM
#402
Is it going to be??
Because I know they are sharing a engine with subaru.
And subaru's 2.0L flat 4 in the impreza makes rougly 150hp.
The new engine is suppose to be a direct injection so thats what 15-20hpish increase??
If its making around 165ish hp, and its base is around 20k. Thats not a great sign, no? Not when most of its competitors are making way north of that.
Because I know they are sharing a engine with subaru.
And subaru's 2.0L flat 4 in the impreza makes rougly 150hp.
The new engine is suppose to be a direct injection so thats what 15-20hpish increase??
If its making around 165ish hp, and its base is around 20k. Thats not a great sign, no? Not when most of its competitors are making way north of that.
The only thing I know that is a fact, is how excited I am to see what toyota and subaru release at the frankfurt show.
09-09-2011, 12:28 PM
#403
will that be the infamous 2.0L WRC engine? 
regardless of power, this thing is sick. exactly what people my age want. im SO happy i sold my TL and went with my civic, i can only dream about a nice RWD coupe right now...and i dream every day.
200hp should be more than enough if they keep this thing under 2500 lbs
regardless of power, this thing is sick. exactly what people my age want. im SO happy i sold my TL and went with my civic, i can only dream about a nice RWD coupe right now...and i dream every day.
200hp should be more than enough if they keep this thing under 2500 lbs
09-09-2011, 02:28 PM
#404
Suzuka Master
will that be the infamous 2.0L WRC engine?
regardless of power, this thing is sick. exactly what people my age want. im SO happy i sold my TL and went with my civic, i can only dream about a nice RWD coupe right now...and i dream every day.
200hp should be more than enough if they keep this thing under 2500 lbs
regardless of power, this thing is sick. exactly what people my age want. im SO happy i sold my TL and went with my civic, i can only dream about a nice RWD coupe right now...and i dream every day.
200hp should be more than enough if they keep this thing under 2500 lbs
My first car I buy whenever it is I always wanted a RWD, but I dont wanna buy used so that really leaves me with the Genesis and the american muscle cars. Only thing is I can't see myself driving american muscle and as much as I want RWD, I'd take a GTI over the Genesis. I've wanted the GTI ever since I was 16, no car yet has pushed it off the top of my list for my first car to purchase.
This car has the potential to do just that!
10-13-2011, 10:22 PM
#405
Latest pics of Scion/Toyota FR-S getting ready to hit the Nürburgring. Looks good, IMO.... minus the huge ass spoiler.
10-14-2011, 12:08 AM
#407
I shoot people
But the wing adds 5-10hp
10-14-2011, 01:09 AM
#410
That wing is too small.
10-14-2011, 01:50 AM
#412
Brembos as an option maybe. I can foresee this thing shooting past $25k when it's loaded up.
Still a great value as long as at $20k they don't make it drive like a typical Scion. No offense to any other Scion owners but having driven a tC and an xB before and they were very average. They're like Toyotas for cool kids.
Still a great value as long as at $20k they don't make it drive like a typical Scion. No offense to any other Scion owners but having driven a tC and an xB before and they were very average. They're like Toyotas for cool kids.
10-14-2011, 02:24 AM
#413
Suzuka Master
brakes that fill the wheels for the most part. I like!
Wing is a no no though.
Wing is a no no though.
10-14-2011, 03:19 AM
#414
Burning Brakes
10-14-2011, 09:24 AM
#415
This car is going to be very interesting. So far it is looking fantastic. When looking at other coupes like the MusTANK, Camaro...They are HUGE.
Hopefully this will mimic the Mazda MX-5 and focus on light weight, great handling, and affordable. My MX-5 was the most fun car I've ever had. Yes, low on power, but a dream to drive.
I'll be giving the Subaru version a good long look.
Hopefully this will mimic the Mazda MX-5 and focus on light weight, great handling, and affordable. My MX-5 was the most fun car I've ever had. Yes, low on power, but a dream to drive.
I'll be giving the Subaru version a good long look.
10-14-2011, 09:54 AM
#416
Not sure if these links have been posted so use sparingly, if they are old then don't click on them. They are all dealing with the Subaru BRZ:
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...D-coupe-scoop/
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...oupe-spy-shots
BRZ Forums: http://www.subarubrz forum.com/
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...D-coupe-scoop/
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...oupe-spy-shots
BRZ Forums: http://www.subarubrz forum.com/
10-14-2011, 10:34 AM
#417
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This thing was actually race prepped. Which may explain the wing.
Here are the latest shots of the Toyota FT-86 (coming to the U.S. as the Scion FR-S), which is sporting some racing gear and less camouflage. According to our spy photographer, the FT-86 you see here is participating in the German VLN (Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenmeisterschaft Nurburgring) racing series. With a little bit of digging, we found the FT-86 on the entry list for this weekend’s race. Toyota also raced a prototype LFA in the series a few years ago.
Compared with past photos, the tester appears to be sporting racing rubbers, lightweight rims, bigger brakes, and, of course, stickers. Toyota also has shed a bit of camo, especially around the headlights, taillights, and rear hatch where the shape of the Toyota emblem is clearly visible. Additionally, this tester is sporting a mean-looking rear diffuser and thin side view mirrors, both of which probably won’t see production. Subaru has also been testing its version of the FT-86 — the BRZ — which we caught on the ‘Ring a few days ago.
Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/toyota-ft-...#ixzz1alqVDVwy
Compared with past photos, the tester appears to be sporting racing rubbers, lightweight rims, bigger brakes, and, of course, stickers. Toyota also has shed a bit of camo, especially around the headlights, taillights, and rear hatch where the shape of the Toyota emblem is clearly visible. Additionally, this tester is sporting a mean-looking rear diffuser and thin side view mirrors, both of which probably won’t see production. Subaru has also been testing its version of the FT-86 — the BRZ — which we caught on the ‘Ring a few days ago.
Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/toyota-ft-...#ixzz1alqVDVwy
10-14-2011, 10:50 AM
#418
The sizzle in the Steak
Needs more wing!!! 
10-14-2011, 12:36 PM
#419
I drive a Subata.
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that's a pretty ugly looking wing
10-14-2011, 01:48 PM
#421
Reminds me of a Celica. I suppose they are going after a similar market.
10-14-2011, 04:14 PM
#422
Suzuka Master
at least the wing is actually serving a purpose. Unlike the majority of wings you see.
function>form
function>form
10-14-2011, 04:26 PM
#423
I drive a Subata.
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the majority of wings that we see on a lot of stock cars actually are functional. it's just that you have to go really fast to really make a use of it, but nobody really goes that fast on local roads... so it's pretty much useless...
10-14-2011, 06:06 PM
#425
Suzuka Master
Good point though, about it being useless on public streets. Imagine our road cars like F1 cars where there's so much downforce you need to go faster to take a turn and not lose control
What a great world it would be
10-14-2011, 06:57 PM
#426
I drive a Subata.
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I was talking about the cars with fairly oversized wings. The typical family sedans usually have those small decklid type of wings, and I don't care about them anyway. lol
And I don't think I'll ever make a use of my hatch wing on the back, Mazda does have a demonstration video of it, but again you have go really fast to feel the difference.
And I don't think I'll ever make a use of my hatch wing on the back, Mazda does have a demonstration video of it, but again you have go really fast to feel the difference.
10-14-2011, 09:26 PM
#428
10-14-2011, 10:24 PM
#429
My first Avatar....
Giant wing look ricer. Functional or not.
10-27-2011, 01:33 PM
#430
Supposedly what the FT-86/FR-S will look like. It's from the catalog of Toyota's Modellista parts division.
Not bad. Looks better without the spoiler.
Not bad. Looks better without the spoiler.
10-27-2011, 02:17 PM
#431
Suzuka Master
According to autoblog, the FRS was suppose to look different from the concept so they're not sure if this is legit. We should know soon?
Anyway the exterior is nice, but I dont like that interior at all. Really the only complement I see is that the tachometer is in the center and the speedometer is on the side. Kinda like that.
Anyway the exterior is nice, but I dont like that interior at all. Really the only complement I see is that the tachometer is in the center and the speedometer is on the side. Kinda like that.
10-27-2011, 02:20 PM
#432
I drive a Subata.
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10-27-2011, 03:44 PM
#433
.....from the Catalog of Toyota's Modellista Parts Division.
10-27-2011, 04:21 PM
#434
10-27-2011, 04:23 PM
#435
I drive a Subata.
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interior looks like one of those scion car interiors.. which i hate it
10-27-2011, 04:41 PM
#436
The sizzle in the Steak
Interior looks super cheap 
10-27-2011, 05:45 PM
#438
I love the interior. It is very snug, which I like in a sports coupe.
I think it would look great in black with some red overlays on the taillights. The Subaru version may be my next car.
I think it would look great in black with some red overlays on the taillights. The Subaru version may be my next car.
10-27-2011, 07:35 PM
#439
Suzuka Master
IMO if its anything like a scion tc's interior quality wise, I wouldnt like that. I think the tc has really horrible quality for the other cars you can get in its price range.
10-27-2011, 08:19 PM
#440
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Aside from the chrome strip on the side and the Altezza lights, the exterior looks good...the interior, well, I'll need to see in person, but it doesn't hold much hope. BUT for $20k, I could live with it. Something to cover the cup holders is a must, though...I didn't realize they still leave those exposed (guess I'm spoiled 
). And is there really no arm rest? This is 2011 people...arm rests and hidden cup holders should be standard.
). And is there really no arm rest? This is 2011 people...arm rests and hidden cup holders should be standard.