Toyota GT 86 world debut !!
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Official Unveiled Toyota 86 specs, info, wallpapers: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2388
Toyota 86 in seven different colors: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2387
Toyota 86 in seven different colors: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2387
Not too shabby... but it better be inexpensive, or it will be a dud.
The emblem is pretty cool. The rear end makes the tires look very narrow.
Should be fun to drive... but definitely needs a turbo... hehe.
I personally would rather have a high-revving I4 (think 2zz) in there over a boxer.
The emblem is pretty cool. The rear end makes the tires look very narrow.
Should be fun to drive... but definitely needs a turbo... hehe.
I personally would rather have a high-revving I4 (think 2zz) in there over a boxer.
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From: Okinawa
as others I expected more my self, especially disappointed about the NA part. However I feel it has great potential with wheels, suspension and A/M parts to be aggressive. ( I guess that goes with any car though)
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I think this car needs to be viewed as an inexpensive and more practical alternative to a Lotus Elise (also ~200hp ballpark w/great handling) rather than an under-powered alternative to a GenCoupe/Mustang/etc.
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From: San Bruno
Also, it's not directly competing with the much heavier (500-600lbs) ~3300lb genesis coupe.
But for $23k-$25k, i'd buy a used AP2 S2K.
Subaru BRZ official details and pictures
Official pictures of the Toyota GT 86's twin, the Subaru BRZ, revealed ahead of 2011 Tokyo show
Both the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 make their debuts at this week's Tokyo motor show, and after official photos of the Toyota were released at the weekend, pictures of the Subaru have now surfaced, a day ahead of its launch.
The BRZ uses the same 2.0-litre boxer four engine and will match the GT 86’s 197bhp figure. That means it should also boast a circa-7.0sec 0-60mph time and 140mph top speed. Subaru has said the car will weigh around 1220kg, which puts it close in terms of straight-line performance and power to weight ratio with a Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup, though it's rear-wheel drive rather than front and both Toyota and Subaru possess a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto gearboxes.
A Subaru BRZ STI concept of was unveiled at last week's LA motor show, hinting that Subaru could be planning a hotter, turbocharged version of the BRZ, with a power figure of around 300bhp.
Originally marketed as a cheap car that would introduce young people to a rear-drive chassis, both cars were reported to cost £20,000. However, when the pair go on sale next summer, prices are expected to be north of £25K.
Official pictures of the Toyota GT 86's twin, the Subaru BRZ, revealed ahead of 2011 Tokyo show
Both the Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 make their debuts at this week's Tokyo motor show, and after official photos of the Toyota were released at the weekend, pictures of the Subaru have now surfaced, a day ahead of its launch.
The BRZ uses the same 2.0-litre boxer four engine and will match the GT 86’s 197bhp figure. That means it should also boast a circa-7.0sec 0-60mph time and 140mph top speed. Subaru has said the car will weigh around 1220kg, which puts it close in terms of straight-line performance and power to weight ratio with a Renaultsport Clio 200 Cup, though it's rear-wheel drive rather than front and both Toyota and Subaru possess a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed auto gearboxes.
A Subaru BRZ STI concept of was unveiled at last week's LA motor show, hinting that Subaru could be planning a hotter, turbocharged version of the BRZ, with a power figure of around 300bhp.
Originally marketed as a cheap car that would introduce young people to a rear-drive chassis, both cars were reported to cost £20,000. However, when the pair go on sale next summer, prices are expected to be north of £25K.
ugly exterior but pretty cool interior (at least the JDM version), it looks like a redisigned hyundai TIBURON...12:1 compression wtf they think this is a big block? so much for forced induction..they already got a forum for this car??
Last edited by erald01; Nov 29, 2011 at 06:14 PM.
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I read the article by c&d, the basic model for brz starts at $28000, and it is higher than the wrx.
I want to say good luck to toyota and subaru, these cars got a lot of the spot lights, but the results are disappointing.
Price doesn't justify the performance...., and the outlook isn't good looking at all. It only looks slightly better than scion tc.
I want to say good luck to toyota and subaru, these cars got a lot of the spot lights, but the results are disappointing.
Price doesn't justify the performance...., and the outlook isn't good looking at all. It only looks slightly better than scion tc.
With a 12.5:1 comp ratio, it'll be interesting to see what kind of options people come up with for turbo kits. I was really hoping that Toyota/Subaru would take the aftermarket into consideration and give us a platform that would be easy to add power to, since that's where this car seems to be lacking. So much for that idea.