I can't believe this hasn't been posted about yet, but here we go....
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
A bit more info on the 216A..
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According to BestCar, the Subaru FT-86 is codenamed 216A and a number of other details are also revealed for the Subaru fans. It says the Subaru FT-86 will have internal codes as 086A, 087A & 088A for the Japanese, U.S. and European markets respectively. In fact, it claims dual power versions for the 216A engine– a 250hp or 300hp. The revised 2.0-L EJ20 from either the Impreza 2.0 GT has a power of 250hp (184kW). A possible WRX STI version makes 308hp (227kW). The previous speculated engine was a 2.0-litre turbo boxer which makes about 118kW (160hp).
The compact coupe will be a rear-wheel-drive model. Subaru will give a distinctive styling appeal to the 216A to distinguish it from the FT-86. The signature styling elements in the rendering include longer and wider dimensions with a wide wheelbase as well. The additional kit will of course result in a price increase over the Toyota version, and a 220-pound weight penalty is to be expected with its AWD drivetrain.
The Production of Subaru FT-86 is said to take charge at a new plant which is to be built at FHI’s (Fuji Heavy Industries- Subaru’s Parent), Gunma Manufacturing Division in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. It is expected to be launched in Japan by the end of 2011 and the price tag would be around ¥3 million. No word is yet released on when the Subaru coupe will be officially debuted or whether it will make it to U.S. shores. However, its pricing in U.S. must be around $32,880.
Celica buddy of mine has been saving up for this, Whenever it releases.
I like the added stuff Subaru brought but I still like the style and rwd of the ft-86 better, I REALLY like that car!
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Pictures of the Toyota 086A version....
For those who don't know, the Toyota FT-86/086A is actually in the car roster for Grand Turismo 5 for the Playstation 3......*suck it 360 owners
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A website is already up and running dedicated to this platform, www.toyobaru.net
I'll take the FT-86, but I really hope both of those wheel styles change.
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Damn those cars are HOOOTTTTTT
kinda looks like they style some G37 coupe swag though
Eternal wrote:Damn those cars are HOOOTTTTTT
kinda looks like they style some G37 coupe swag though
That and the Hyundai Genisis Coupe. First time i saw the photo's i actually thought it was a new Genisis body kit lol.
First I have ever heard of the car.
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The last time they tried something of the sort it was a 9-2x failure. I'm a fan of Subaru being unique individual designs, so I can't say this thrills me. Both look like a next gen Celica to me. At least the Subaru one looks better IMO, the Toyota one has the big grin thing going on like the new Mazda 3. I'm not in the market for something like this though, so whatever... Let me know when Subaru comes out with an actual capable SUV & when they finally follow through with swapping hybrid info with Toyota. Why hasn't that happened yet? There's been talks of that for quite a while.
I would love me that sexy Toyota! One black one please
The subaru looks like a cross between a 350z in the back and a Mercedes AMG on the side
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eff the toy... i'll take one of the subarus in wrb on gold.
Yummy...by the time the FT86 comes out it will be mine....As soon as the order banks and the final specs are out I am putting my order in..I wonder if I can buy at it $250 over cost at my dealership...I'll probly get charged full list!! lol
Sometimes working here I feel that some customers get a better deal oh well....I want...i want...i want
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Maybe i'll let you look t it Jeffie once I get it...but thats only if you give the some money from the wheels i gave to you and you sold..lol...
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Hey technically I didnt make any money from those
Now give give give
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stargrrrl wrote:Both look like a next gen Celica to me.
Funny you should say that, this IS the next gen Celica.
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Its not a next gen celica....it's its own car....most celica's were fwd...some awd....this is rear drive.
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Technically this is a modern interpretation of the Toyota Corolla (AE-86).
So not a Celica in any way.
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Both versions are pretty sexy.
