Lightweight RWD Subaru? Toyobaru... - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Libila · 2008-04-09, 07:45 AM

It sounds like something Bobby and I would build...

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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

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.

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

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

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

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

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.

cody · 2008-04-09, 08:18 PM

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

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

sybir · 2008-04-11, 06:50 AM

Get that thing dirty, you pussy!

sperry · 2008-04-11, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by sybir

Get that thing dirty, you pussy!

Are you channeling JC?

MattR · 2008-04-11, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kidatari

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by sperry

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

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...

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

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.

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

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

BOO · 2009-10-06, 12:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattR

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.

2008-04-09, 08:25 AM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	You had some idea back when you originally posted this thread Bobby http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?t=6077 __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2008-04-09, 08:37 AM	#4
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	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. 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. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2008-04-09, 04:06 PM	#6
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	What kind of idiot would own a Subaru AND a Toyota. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2008-04-09, 06:58 PM	#8
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	You have all been fooled. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2008-04-09, 08:18 PM	#9
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsAr...cepts/232133/# Attached Images __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-04-09, 08:09 AM	#2
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	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.

2008-04-10, 07:44 AM	#10
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2008-04-11, 06:50 AM	#12
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2008-11-15, 12:27 PM	#16
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	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/ __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo. Last edited by cody; 2008-11-15 at 12:34 PM.

2008-11-15, 12:55 PM	#17
WRX06TR EJ251 Real Name: Nick P Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Reno Posts: 881 Car: 2005 STi Class: MadtyteTunerBro! Back to the studio!	I believe this is what they are leaning towards...there is a big thread on it in the news and rumors section of NASIOC...

2008-11-15, 01:13 PM	#18
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Okay, I was probably just confusing the Toybaru (Suby badge) with a new Subascion/ota (Scion/Toyota badge)? __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2008-11-17, 11:02 AM	#20
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	I really don't know. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2009-10-06, 09:46 AM	#21
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	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. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2009-10-06, 11:23 AM	#22
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	I don't know if I am a fan of the zipper themed interior. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

2009-10-06, 11:57 AM	#23
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	I hope they don't build it. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2009-10-06, 12:20 PM	#24
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Is that a track map of Fuji Speedway on the dash? Attached Images __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN Last edited by Nick Koan; 2009-10-06 at 02:14 PM. Reason: added zoomed and cropped photo

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