Subaru Planning STI Version of FT-86
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Subaru Planning STI Version of FT-86
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Earlier this week at the Tokyo Auto Show, Toyota drew back
the covers on its new compact sports car concept, the FT-86. Using a
Subaru engine, it has long been rumored that the rear drive car would
also be sold as a Subaru, with with an all-wheel drive layout. Now word
comes that Suabru’s high-performance STI division is planning a version
of the car.
According to AutoExpress, the STI version would offer a
larger naturally aspirated (rather than turbocharged) boxer engine.
Currently the FT-86 (aka the Toyobaru) uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder
that is rumored to make around 200-hp. The 2.5-liter motor would push the output closer to 250-hp.
An STI version would also get a set of big wheels, flared fenders, a firmer suspension, better brakes and some race-inspired interior treatments.
We don’t expect the production Toyota model to debut until the Geneva Auto Show in March, with the Subaru probably a year behind that.
the covers on its new compact sports car concept, the FT-86. Using a
Subaru engine, it has long been rumored that the rear drive car would
also be sold as a Subaru, with with an all-wheel drive layout. Now word
comes that Suabru’s high-performance STI division is planning a version
of the car.
According to AutoExpress, the STI version would offer a
larger naturally aspirated (rather than turbocharged) boxer engine.
Currently the FT-86 (aka the Toyobaru) uses a 2.0-liter four-cylinder
that is rumored to make around 200-hp. The 2.5-liter motor would push the output closer to 250-hp.
An STI version would also get a set of big wheels, flared fenders, a firmer suspension, better brakes and some race-inspired interior treatments.
We don’t expect the production Toyota model to debut until the Geneva Auto Show in March, with the Subaru probably a year behind that.
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pretty badass. they've seen the Genesis is stealing their market (or lack of)! hey, i'm all for more players in the game. that car doesn't look all bad. an STi coupe sounds ideal, like what i think the Genesis coupe should be like but isnt!