Subaru’s version of Toyota FT-86 to get STI version, will forgo turbo

Subaru Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car Architecture

Along with Toyota, Subaru will display the production version of its much-anticipated rear-wheel-drive sports car at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show in December. The two models have been continuously previews by concepts including the Toyota FT-86, Toyota FT-86 II, Scion FR-S and the Subaru Rear-Wheel-Drive Sports Car Architecture that was shown at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

The rear-wheel-drive sports car, which has a Subaru 2.0L 4-cylinder boxer engine and a Toyota-designed exterior, will go on sale next year. In the United States, the model will be sold as a Scion (previews by the Scion FR-S Concept shown at the 2011 New York Auto Show).

We’re sure if Subaru’s version of the car will be sold in the United States, which has a little upset. Subaru expects a longer-than-aveage lifecycle for the model and it plans on keeping things fresh with a possible STI version shortly after launch, said Toshio Masuda, a Subaru senior general manager of product planning.

Subaru’s STI department is known for beefing up a vehicles performance with the use of turbocharging, performance tires, powerful brakes and a sport-tuned suspension. However, officials say that going turbo for the rear-wheel-drive sports car is doubtful since the original plan calls for keeping the boxer engine naturally aspirated.

Subaru Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car Architecture:

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– By: Omar Rana

Source: Automotive News