Subaru 216A confirmed! Subaru's version of FT-86 will have turbo + AWD

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10-27-2009, 07:04 PM

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It's def going to make the current 2.5i a lot less appealing to the younger crowd.

Way to go Subaru!

They're appealing two completely different audiences. A two-door sports car vs. a five-door hatchback. There isn't a whole lot of utility in a sports car. The only thing I can see them risking is some cannibalization from the STi audience.

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10-27-2009, 07:09 PM

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damn that's so sick! so that's the wrx version? I wonder what the sti will look like.

10-27-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by OneManArmy

If this is coming with the non turbo motor then I'd say on par.

If they do an AWD turbo model what is gonna happen to the STI? Subaru does't like to have competition between its own models.

That's why I think they have treated the LGT the way they have.

My thought exactly. For this new chassis to come into play, they'd either have to adopt this new model as the new Impreza STI, or phase the Impreza STI out altogether.

PS: uglist Subaru I've seen so far

10-27-2009, 07:26 PM

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SOA, Listen:

I will buy this if it comes over here. Im due for a new car when the forester is paid off in March and I want the replacement to be this.

10-27-2009, 07:33 PM

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it looks great, but i just think it looks like a hyundai....still gonna wait til i see it in person to decide.

10-27-2009, 08:43 PM

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Ah yes, now THAT is more like it!! Looks like a beast, and it is ugly enough to be a Suby!! Where do I send my money....

10-27-2009, 09:06 PM

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will definitly sacrifice an organ for this.(not because it's expensive, but because i'm broke)

any takers? non smoker non drinker FYI.

10-27-2009, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Koan

Who exactly is confirmed this? Some unnamed source from some random JDM website?

I mean, I'd love it if it were true (and it seems like there is a good chance it is), but I don't think we can really call it confirmed.

pessimists unite!

10-27-2009, 09:51 PM

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Sweet!

10-27-2009, 09:54 PM

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this will come out right after Gran Turismo 5...

10-28-2009, 01:24 AM

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I never drove a 370... What were the specs on the 350z?

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All you need to know about specs on the 350z.

10-28-2009, 01:40 AM

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All you need to know about specs on the 350z.

lol

10-29-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by woocabin

pretty much an RS swap, but just from the factory. i wonder how much it will be

An unknown source, with speculative art/renders of what it COULD possibly, maybe, sorta, somehow, if the stars align, look like? There has been zero mention of dimensions or weight in regard to a Subaru coupe, and even the Toyota FT86 hasn't mentioned weight. If they came right out and said "Oh btw it'll be like 3,200lb" it would kill the rumormills, and excitement on a car that won't be out until 2011, possibly as a 2012 MY (for the Toyota at least). Until Toyota, or Subaru state in an official press release that the coupe (from either manufacturer) is going to weigh <2800lb, I'll reserve judgement.

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+1 ^^^^^
I certainly hope for both of these coupes' sake that they come out with good dimensions and curb weights.