Toyota unveiled a concept version of its upcoming rear-wheel-drive sports coupe, the FT-86 concept a few days ago. The coupe is the result of a collaboration between Toyota and Subaru, so we've all been waiting to see what the Subaru version is going to look like.
Autocar has posted a few sketches of what Subaru's version of the coupe may look like. Although the final design is far from finalized. There are supposedly a few hurdles within Subaru that need to be addressed first. Such as the fact that Subaru has built its brand upon the existence of all-wheel-drive in all of its vehicles. Subaru has never built a small rear-wheel-drive coupe. Subaru may rework the car to feature all-wheel-drive, but it may add weight. Subaru is also having issues sharing its technology with Toyota.
Subaru is supplying the 2.0L boxer engine and the basic platform for both cars. Also both cars are set to be produced at Subaru's facility in Japan.
Toyota is set to unveil it's version of the coupe, but it's not known when Subaru will.
Full Story: Autocar
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Comments (5)
God let Subaru outsource it someone good for a change. Please not an Alfa inspired front end....
At this point my bar is so low for Subaru's design abilities that if it is NOT a hatch I might just "love" it.
Posted by Brian | October 8, 2009 5:47 PM
Posted on October 8, 2009 17:47
Looks like this is going to be a hatch, you're out of luck.
Posted by thetruth | October 9, 2009 3:21 AM
Posted on October 9, 2009 03:21
I can live with it, if it looks similar to the pictures. Coupe style without a separate trunk is fine, just not the STi design of a hatch/wagon.
Posted by Brian | October 9, 2009 2:24 PM
Posted on October 9, 2009 14:24
This plus an STI engine...might perhaps be the richest among new small coupes in ages. An All-wheel-drive sports coupe with a 0 to 60 in the low 5s and a quater in the sub 14s all for under 30k...that will be a joyous day for all.
Posted by Blue Z34 | October 10, 2009 2:26 PM
Posted on October 10, 2009 14:26
Although it will most likely be a hatch, the proportions seem to be that of a coupe, similar in execution to the Acura Integra coupe. I would rather choose this over the STI...IF...and only if...it came with the STI's engine.
Posted by lotsofTRidiots | October 10, 2009 6:59 PM
Posted on October 10, 2009 18:59