As we sit here and wait patiently for Subaru to unveil its version of the rear-wheel-drive coupe, that is a result of the collaboration with Toyota, more speculation continues to surface about what we might see. Toyota already unveiled a concept version of its coupe codenamed FT-86, the Subaru version has been codenamed 086A and will supposedly bigger and badder than its twin.
Well the latest reports are claiming that Subaru's coupe will be all-wheel-drive instead of the rear-wheel-drive setup of the Toyota version. The base engine will be a turbocharged 2.0L with 250 horsepower and the STI version will put out 308 horsepower. The Subaru coupe is also going to be bigger than its Toyota twin. Lastly more power, all-wheel-drive and bigger exterior dimensions also means that the Subaru version will be priced higher than the Toyota.
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Comments (9)
I'm not the biggest fan of scoops but I would make sweet love to that car!
Posted by bozo42 | October 28, 2009 8:55 AM
Posted on October 28, 2009 08:55
Ok, just call it the WRX/STI couple and lets wrap this saga up. This story is being beat to death, they should just release the final production specs when they're ready.
Posted by thetruth | October 28, 2009 9:00 AM
Posted on October 28, 2009 09:00
Nice looking renderings, I only hope the car looks that good.
One thing I would like to see is Subaru/Toyota keep the weight down on this car so the performance of the available engines isn't blunted.
Posted by Chad | October 28, 2009 9:53 AM
Posted on October 28, 2009 09:53
Finally, a Subaru with looks to match its performance. It looks like they're aiming at the Genesis/370z/? buyer.
Posted by Noya | October 28, 2009 3:14 PM
Posted on October 28, 2009 15:14
@ thetruth:
Did you know that you're one of the few folks on the INTERNET whose comments I commend? When I first heard of this joint collaboration, I knew it was too good to be true in Subaru's part; come on...a rear-wheel-drive Subaru...in this day and age??? You're right: badge it the Impreza coupe and call it a day...
Posted by lotsofTRidiots | October 28, 2009 6:00 PM
Posted on October 28, 2009 18:00
Agreed this is getting to be rather redundant. Although...the vehicle is rich. If it's light enough it might be able to overtake even a 370 off the line...Alllllmost makes me wish I would have waited...but naaaaah. The wait alone is enough for me, but had this been out earlier this year and looked anything like that..the appeal of a 2+2 seating car is a lot higher in my opinion than a 2 seater. Good work Subaru, now release it already!
Posted by Blue Z34 | October 28, 2009 10:11 PM
Posted on October 28, 2009 22:11
Code name is kinda odd - AE86 Revisited?
Posted by Anonymous | October 30, 2009 6:18 AM
Posted on October 30, 2009 06:18
I don't like the oblong fender bulges. Otherwise, it's a-ok.
Posted by Kawi | October 30, 2009 1:38 PM
Posted on October 30, 2009 13:38
I like the new hood scoops that Subaru has on their WRX/this car. It looks much better. I like the Subaru version better than the Toyota version too.
Posted by vtfo0lio | October 30, 2009 6:19 PM
Posted on October 30, 2009 18:19