Concept Subaru Roadster.. opinions? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

STIwish · 2004-02-10, 05:00 PM

I was reading the new R&T, and they had a comparo between several of the current concepts for the next gen sports cars, and one of them included a rather odd looking Subaru Roadster... what do you guys think? Im sure you guys saw it before I did.. but still.

ArthurS · 2004-02-10, 05:16 PM

IMO....its ugly.

Nick Koan · 2004-02-10, 06:18 PM

I want one. I love the thing.

mmmm.... hybrid roadster

sperry · 2004-02-10, 06:31 PM

Dare I do it?

TTIWWOP!

Nick Koan · 2004-02-10, 06:38 PM

[img:8efca25881=600]http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Subaru/subaru_2seater_detroit_04_km_02.jpg[/img:8efca25881]

[img:8efca25881=600]http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Subaru/subaru_2seater_detroit_04_km_03.jpg[/img:8efca25881]

[img:8efca25881=600]http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Subaru/subaru_2seater_detroit_04_km_01.jpg[/img:8efca25881]

STIwish · 2004-02-10, 06:42 PM

Thanks, I didnt have any pics at the time, and figured all of you had seen it... I love the look, minus the front fascia...

ArthurS · 2004-02-10, 06:46 PM

It looks like a Z4 that ate a Alfa Romero and threw up a Miata.

Or something along those lines. My brain hurts...I have been here at work for 12 hours.

Dean · 2004-02-10, 06:51 PM

I want an AWD roadster!!! This car with the WRX or STI engine would be cool. Though I'd like some roll protection stock... There doesn't look like much.

Nick Koan · 2004-02-10, 07:13 PM

The concept has an 2.0L hybrid motor. No turbo (at least I don't think) but a super torquey electric motor for speeds below 50mph (the gas engine kicks in above 50mph or when the electric motor is low).

sperry · 2004-02-10, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

The concept has an 2.0L hybrid motor. No turbo (at least I don't think) but a super torquey electric motor for speeds below 50mph (the gas engine kicks in above 50mph or when the electric motor is low).

(hey Nick, check the source on you post w/ the pics... we've got a width parameter for [img ] tags on this board.)

I dig the idea, but dislike the execution. The car's too "toy" looking. Maybe it's just the crappy paint job. Chalk it up as another car I'd like to see built, but would never own.

Nick Koan · 2004-02-10, 07:25 PM

whoops, sorry bout the width. it seems fixed now, did you do that, or do I still need to change the width?

EDIT: nm, I see what you did. Will do in the future

sperry · 2004-02-10, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nKoan

whoops, sorry bout the width. it seems fixed now, did you do that, or do I still need to change the width?

EDIT: nm, I see what you did. Will do in the future

I wish other boards had that same feature... I guess I should give out the code?

Nick Koan · 2004-02-10, 07:31 PM

yeah, thats pretty slick. just set the image tag to a specific witdth and it makes a link to the whole picture and everything.

I like it.

sperry · 2004-02-10, 07:38 PM

Two things I've noticed about Subaru designers, esp. in they're concept cars:

1) They *really* want to build some sort of retro styled car.

2) They missed the day at design school when they covered headlights.

While I'm not opposed to the new "circular center" grill, I'd like it if they cleaned it up a bit... less round, less chrome, make it a bit sharper with more contrast... It's 2004 for god's sake, not 1954! And put some goddam SQUARE headlights back on the cars... you had it right in '98 with the Impreza!

When I get home from work, I'll see if I can't sketch something up that doesn't suck.

STIwish · 2004-02-10, 08:11 PM

I agree with you man, that body with a more stylized version of the older Impreza with say.. projector headlights.. would be the hottness

tysonK · 2004-02-10, 08:34 PM

Looks likw the Saturn sKy. roadster concept,

but the Saturn had much better lights and toned down front.

BO yAH!

and it's rear wheel drive has 280HP, and is light as a feather.

NOT!

sperry · 2004-02-10, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tysonK

Nice Audi.

STIwish · 2004-02-10, 08:52 PM

dude, id rock that so quick!!

Kevin M · 2004-02-11, 12:35 AM

That Saturn concept is based on the Pontiac Solstice, which is going into prduction next year. NA 2.4 liter, 160ish hp, and supercharged 2.2 liter, somewhere around 220 hp. I'm thinking REALLY hard about getting the NA one, but I'm disappointed that they kept 18s on it. Oh well. I'm sure there will be some 17" wheels that fit the brakes and weigh less than stock. If the Subaru roadster goes into production I'd have a real hard time deciding. If they tone down the styling a bit anyway.

STIwish · 2004-02-11, 06:52 AM

It looks better than the Solstice though imo.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2004-02-11, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Though I'd like some roll protection stock... There doesn't look like much.

Rollover protection is for wussies. Manly men drive roadsters like that on track at 150+mph with no helmet, no seatbelts, and their hair on fire.

MikeSTI · 2004-02-11, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArthurS

It looks like a Z4 that ate a Alfa Romero and threw up a Miata.

Or something along those lines. My brain hurts....

No like

dknv · 2004-02-11, 10:24 AM

Isn't there a car like this in 'Who Killed Roger Rabbit'?, j/k

I kinda like the cartoony headlights. They look like anime eyes.

STIwish · 2004-02-11, 01:27 PM

Id rock either really, but I wish Mazda would do something other than knock off the Miata with their Ibuki concept, i want to see something extreme

GotBoost? · 2004-02-11, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

Though I'd like some roll protection stock... There doesn't look like much.

Rollover protection is for wussies. Manly men drive roadsters like that on track at 150+mph with no helmet, no seatbelts, and their hair on fire.

:shock: WOW, when did you see me driving around Sears point? :wink: LMAO

-Ted

2004-02-10, 05:00 PM	#1
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	Concept Subaru Roadster.. opinions? I was reading the new R&T, and they had a comparo between several of the current concepts for the next gen sports cars, and one of them included a rather odd looking Subaru Roadster... what do you guys think? Im sure you guys saw it before I did.. but still. __________________ STIwish

2004-02-10, 05:16 PM	#2
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	IMO....its ugly. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-02-10, 06:18 PM	#3
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I want one. I love the thing. mmmm.... hybrid roadster __________________ 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

2004-02-10, 06:31 PM	#4
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	Dare I do it? TTIWWOP! __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-02-10, 06:38 PM	#5
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	[img:8efca25881=600]http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Subaru/subaru_2seater_detroit_04_km_02.jpg[/img:8efca25881] [img:8efca25881=600]http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Subaru/subaru_2seater_detroit_04_km_03.jpg[/img:8efca25881] [img:8efca25881=600]http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Subaru/subaru_2seater_detroit_04_km_01.jpg[/img:8efca25881] __________________ 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

2004-02-10, 06:42 PM	#6
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	Thanks, I didnt have any pics at the time, and figured all of you had seen it... I love the look, minus the front fascia... __________________ STIwish

2004-02-10, 06:46 PM	#7
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	It looks like a Z4 that ate a Alfa Romero and threw up a Miata. Or something along those lines. My brain hurts...I have been here at work for 12 hours. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-02-10, 06:51 PM	#8
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I want an AWD roadster!!! This car with the WRX or STI engine would be cool. Though I'd like some roll protection stock... There doesn't look like much. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2004-02-10, 07:13 PM	#9
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The concept has an 2.0L hybrid motor. No turbo (at least I don't think) but a super torquey electric motor for speeds below 50mph (the gas engine kicks in above 50mph or when the electric motor is low). __________________ 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

2004-02-10, 07:25 PM	#11
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	whoops, sorry bout the width. it seems fixed now, did you do that, or do I still need to change the width? EDIT: nm, I see what you did. Will do in the future __________________ 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

2004-02-10, 07:31 PM	#13
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	yeah, thats pretty slick. just set the image tag to a specific witdth and it makes a link to the whole picture and everything. I like it. __________________ 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

2004-02-10, 07:38 PM	#14
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	Two things I've noticed about Subaru designers, esp. in they're concept cars: 1) They really want to build some sort of retro styled car. 2) They missed the day at design school when they covered headlights. While I'm not opposed to the new "circular center" grill, I'd like it if they cleaned it up a bit... less round, less chrome, make it a bit sharper with more contrast... It's 2004 for god's sake, not 1954! And put some goddam SQUARE headlights back on the cars... you had it right in '98 with the Impreza! When I get home from work, I'll see if I can't sketch something up that doesn't suck. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-02-10, 08:11 PM	#15
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	I agree with you man, that body with a more stylized version of the older Impreza with say.. projector headlights.. would be the hottness __________________ STIwish

2004-02-10, 08:34 PM	#16
tysonK warehouse SECCS Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SoCal... Posts: 6,253 Car: 04 Evo 99 Cadillac Class: street de le mod	Looks likw the Saturn sKy. roadster concept, but the Saturn had much better lights and toned down front. BO yAH! and it's rear wheel drive has 280HP, and is light as a feather. NOT! __________________ Anjali? Anjali?

2004-02-10, 08:52 PM	#18
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	dude, id rock that so quick!! __________________ STIwish

2004-02-11, 12:35 AM	#19
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	That Saturn concept is based on the Pontiac Solstice, which is going into prduction next year. NA 2.4 liter, 160ish hp, and supercharged 2.2 liter, somewhere around 220 hp. I'm thinking REALLY hard about getting the NA one, but I'm disappointed that they kept 18s on it. Oh well. I'm sure there will be some 17" wheels that fit the brakes and weigh less than stock. If the Subaru roadster goes into production I'd have a real hard time deciding. If they tone down the styling a bit anyway. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2004-02-11, 06:52 AM	#20
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	It looks better than the Solstice though imo. __________________ STIwish

2004-02-11, 10:24 AM	#23
dknv EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 39n53, 119w90 Posts: 2,698 Car: RX-8 Class: CS maybe	Isn't there a car like this in 'Who Killed Roger Rabbit'?, j/k I kinda like the cartoony headlights. They look like anime eyes.

2004-02-11, 01:27 PM	#24
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	Id rock either really, but I wish Mazda would do something other than knock off the Miata with their Ibuki concept, i want to see something extreme __________________ STIwish

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