This is what every automotive enthusiast has been waiting for since, well, forever! Now this is a good looking sport car even though it does resemble a genesis coupe, front and rear. but the end result probably will look nothing like the rendering as it's all specalition. . number of details that should please Subaru fans have now surfaced. Firstly, the FT-86 takes on the internal codes 086A, 087A and 088A for the Japanese, US and European markets respectively. The Subaru on the other hand is codenamed the 216A according to BestCar magazine.I gotta say both versions of the car look spectacular. Im more of a Toyota fan but this version is just a bit nicer looking.
Another tidbit is the engine which was previously speculated to be a 2.0-litre turbo boxer making about 118kW (160hp). Indeed it is the revised 2.0-litre turbo from either the Impreza 2.0 GT or the WRX STI. However, power is rumoured to be around 184kW (250hp) with a possible STI version making 227kW (308hp).
Subaru will further distance the 216A from the FT-86 through signature styling elements (as presented in these artist renderings), longer and wider dimensions and an extra 100kg in weight. However, the closeness in actual wheelbase and overall length with the current hatch mean the two could share even more parts.
Pricing has been speculated at around ¥3 million (€22,267/ US$32,880) when launched in Japan in 2011.Now build it Subaru! But I got a feeling that the real thing will appear uglier than the concept or the sketches. Maybe they should steal one of Mazdas designers for the TOYABARU project.
Another tidbit is the engine which was previously speculated to be a 2.0-litre turbo boxer making about 118kW (160hp). Indeed it is the revised 2.0-litre turbo from either the Impreza 2.0 GT or the WRX STI. However, power is rumoured to be around 184kW (250hp) with a possible STI version making 227kW (308hp).
Subaru will further distance the 216A from the FT-86 through signature styling elements (as presented in these artist renderings), longer and wider dimensions and an extra 100kg in weight. However, the closeness in actual wheelbase and overall length with the current hatch mean the two could share even more parts.
Pricing has been speculated at around ¥3 million (€22,267/ US$32,880) when launched in Japan in 2011.Now build it Subaru! But I got a feeling that the real thing will appear uglier than the concept or the sketches. Maybe they should steal one of Mazdas designers for the TOYABARU project.
