Subaru BRZ / Toyota FT86

[Sgt Beavis]

What do you guys think? Looks like the Japanese are trying to build a RWD car that is actually interesting. The cars hit the dealership next year in June.

The base engine is a 2liter boxer with only 197 HP and 151 Lb-Ft but the cars curb weight is only 2689lbs. You know that at some point Subaru is going to turbocharge it.

No word on pricing but I think they'll have a lot of success if it prices in the same range as the V6 Mustang.

Subaru BRZ



Toyota GT86


Articles

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/26/europes-toyota-gt-86-sports-car-revealed-arrives-june-2012/

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/29/2012-subaru-brz-tokyo-motor-show-2011/

[Trip McNeely]

Looks like an Eclipse ate a Tiburon.

[Kenny_Stang]

I like the Subaru version ALOT. Very interesting. I've always liked the idea of a minimalist RWD coupe, with great handling, and decent power. I'll check them out when they hit dealerships next year.

[Jewrrick]

No awd no care.

[Geor!]

Subaru won't ever see another dime of my money until they re-release the Baja.

[A_A_G]

US weight is going to be 2,8XX lbs from all the articles Ive read. It'll be a fun car around the turns but it needs more power to keep up with other cars in its price range.

[TeeShock]

Subaru won't ever see another dime of my money until they re-release the Brat.

fixed

[Sgt Beavis]

US weight is going to be 2,8XX lbs from all the articles Ive read. It'll be a fun car around the turns but it needs more power to keep up with other cars in its price range.

I think the Subaru will have an STi version at some point. It'll be interesting to see what the US curb weight ends up being.

[A_A_G]

Subaru won't ever see another dime of my money until they re-release the Baja.

You cant be serious...

[Sgt Beavis]

You cant be serious...

Yes, he's serious...

And quite insane

[SNEAKY]

the FT86 is bad ass on GT5

[momo]

yea, ive been watching this. hopefully sub $20k!

[95DRGT]

I think the Subaru will have an STi version at some point. It'll be interesting to see what the US curb weight ends up being.

I read in one of the car mags that is the plan- turbo'd with close to 260HP in the sub 30k price range

[Geor!]

You cant be serious...

Not on the "won't see a dime of my money again" portion, but I am upset that they discontinued that model. It's a bitch of a car to find now at a decent deal -- at least the 2.5 turbo model is.

[bard]

Subaru won't ever see another dime of my money until they re-release the Baja.

Wouldn't that be re-re-release the Brat?