SUBAROYDA or TOYBARU or whatever its called, its finally out

[mr2peak]

I'm also looking forwards to this car. The stated center of gravity is 18.5" off the ground, should feel amazing to drive. Downside is the compression ratio, rumored at 12.5:1 making it hard to boost the stock engine. BRZ front looks better

[OniKyan]

It's cool but I'd still rather the original, the AE86.

[TwoJ's]

It is underpowered by modern standards, but I bet the thing is a blast to drive... especially at 2700 lbs if those reports are accurate. With about 100 more hp/lb-ft it will be awesome.

mr2, you're right though... that comp. ratio will make big boost an issue. In that case I'd just go the route of new cams, intake/exhaust and software. I know there is power left out of a high-tech 2L boxer with direct/port injection.

[nomansfriend]

Ricer boys wet dream come true. Too bad they are going to make a joke out of them.

[nando]

I can't wait for Toyota's ad campaign:
"It looks fast"

seems like a good chassis for future development - 2700lbs is a featherweight by today's standards! the Subaru tractor motor doesn't excite at all, though.

[Wh33lhop]

This is hearsay, but my friend is obsessed with this car and apparently they made it specifically so EJ257s and the like can be dropped in.

Definitely looks like a fun little car. Transmission seems to be pretty close ratio too.

[Holland]

I have to say I do like the car. First likeable Toyota in at least 12 years.

[NyC35AV]

Nice little car but correct me if I'm wrong aren't direct injection cars with high boost pushing super high compresion ratios? So why would this engine be hard to boost?

[DuMa]

It's a car that Subaru and Toyota co-developed. It's powered by an N/A 2.0 boxer 4 that makes a bit under 200HP. It's RWD, has an LSD, and is made to be an affordable enthusiast car.

Oh, and it's around 2700~lb if the figures are right.

i hope the weight is around there. and i hope the size of the car is similar to the concept. just a tad bigger than a NC Miata.



and what i really hope is that the rear seats lay flat so i can fit my snowboard in there...

[CabbE30]

I like it. In a few years once Toyota updates the styling a little bit, and fixes any quirks, I think it'll be ready for me.

[Butler]

I like it! I think its nice to see a fresh take at something classic. I obviously haven't seen one in person but it looks like a solid car. The interior looks really plasticy though...

[Butler]

So, is it going to be produced as a Toyota or a Subaru?

[Jafxod]

It looks stupid 4x4 and with tucked in wheels. Im not a fan of "Stance" but I cant wait to see one sitting low, wide, and proper.

[FunfGan]

So, is it going to be produced as a Toyota or a Subaru?

The Toyota version will be badged as a Scion, but Subaru will also have a version.

[Mlarsen]

^ Really?

I'm really excited about this car. I think people are going to do some really cool shit with it. RWD subaru flat-4, fuck yeah. There is a lot of aftermarket parts available for that engine platform already. I like how it kind of looks like an LFA.