Subaru 086A version of Toyota FT-86 to be larger with more power

Posted: Nov 18, 2009
Filed under: Industry News, Subaru, Toyota

Toyota and Subaru are both preparing to launch their new rear-wheel-drive sports cars. While both will be built as a result of a collaboration between Fuji Heavy Industries and Toyota Motor Corp, Inside Line has learned that the Subaru version will be slightly larger and faster than Toyota’s FT-86.

Due out in 2011, the Subaru version will be powered by a 2.0L flat 4-cylinder making approximately 250-hp (Toyota’s version will produce around 200-hp). Apparently, since Subaru’s version will feature all-wheel-drive, more power is required to carry the extra weight.

Sources say that the Subaru version of the car, internally known as the 086A, will be slightly larger. The Subaru 086A will cost around $5,000 more than Toyotas, which will be priced around $20,000. The price difference should keep both models from competing with each other.

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- By: Omar Rana

Source: Inside Line

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  • I might have to take all the bad stuff I've been saying about Toyota if they bring this to the US. It'll make up for them giving up on the Supra.
  • I was at the Subaru press lunch in NYC on Tuesday, and one of the Subaru representatives there said the Toyobaru still hasn't been officially approved for the US market, either on the Subaru or Toyota sides.

    While I'd be very surprised (and disappointed, and pissed) if they didn't bring it over here, it's a little worrisome that they've reached the concept stage and still refuse to say whether it's heading Stateside. Still, Toyota kept the LFA in concept for nearly a decade, so this isn't really unprecedented.
  • I was at the Subaru press lunch in NYC on Tuesday, and one of the Subaru representatives there said the Toyobaru still hasn't been officially approved for the US market, either on the Subaru or Toyota sides.

    While I'd be very surprised (and disappointed, and pissed) if they didn't bring it over here, it's a little worrisome that they've reached the concept stage and still refuse to say whether it's heading Stateside. Still, Toyota kept the LFA in concept for nearly a decade, so this isn't really unprecedented.
  • Bobmarley
    how accurate are these claims for price and engine options? I thought these details were just assumptions?

    ...I'll take the toyota...I think the cheaper the better unless they sacrifice too much performance. If it gets into the upper 20's the competition gets brutal...which is a good thing
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