Toyota hasn’t announced the introduction of a more powerful version, but Toyota is reportedly looking at multiple options to give the Scion FR-S a much need boost.
With only 200 horsepower, the Scion FR-S/ Subaru BRZ coupes could definitely use a power upgrade. Toyota hasn’t announced the introduction of a more powerful version, but Toyota is reportedly looking at multiple options to give the coupe a much need boost.
Chief engineer, Tetsuya Tada recently revealed to The Sydney Morning Herald that his team is looking at a number of ways to increase the coupe’s performance. “I hope to make an engine upgrade at least one time with this car,” Tada stated.
Toyota is currently testing a turbocharged version, a version with a larger displacement engine and a hybrid version. Tada went on to state that all possibilities are being considered. The turbocharged could be a version of the new turbocharged engine that Toyota is working on for the new Lexus compact SUV. Tada didn’t release any other details but it’s being reported that the larger engine is a 2.5L Boxer engine with 254 horsepower. If Toyota decides to add a hybrid powertrain, it will likely be a much simpler version than the one that powers the Prius.
Source: Toyota via The Sydney Morning Herald
