Toyota/Subaru RWD

[Tom Denham]

A highly speculative drawing of a new AWD system for the Subie version.



Notice the shaft running Over the engine to the front diff.

[Aaron Goldsmith]

A highly speculative drawing of a new AWD system for the Subie version.



Notice the shaft running Over the engine to the front diff.

And they'll make it a GT300 racecar, haha

[Tom Denham]

Seemed rather overdone for a production car.

[Michael Smith]

A highly speculative drawing of a new AWD system for the Subie version.



Notice the shaft running Over the engine to the front diff.

That is from the GT300 Subaru Legacy.
http://octanereport.com/news/367/19/Vid ... cy-B4.html

[Mako Koiwai]

? ... isn't that the same set-up as our WRX/STI's ?

[Robert Puertas]

I think the important part in the race car is that the motor is behind the front axle.
If that was true of the road cars, they wouldn't handle so poorly. ;)

[Michael Smith]

Confirmed: Bigger, Badder Subaru “216A”
http://www.7tune.com/confirmed-bigger-b ... baru-216a/

"The car will be driven by a 2.0 liter turbo charged powerplant feeding power to all four wheels."

[Tom Denham]

7tune= the National enquirer

[Tom Denham]

I think the important part in the race car is that the motor is behind the front axle.
If that was true of the road cars, they wouldn't handle so poorly. ;)

Yep, simple Physics

[Mike Shin]

Looks like a better looking Genesis with STI wheels.

[Aaron Goldsmith]

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/29/vide ... -a-pillar/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Tom Denham]

Turbocharged Boxer engine.
2.0L
6 speed
length=4,190mm
width=1,780
height=1,230mm

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attachme ... 1263563348

http://jalopnik.com/5448935/toyota-ft+8 ... no-returns

[Tom Denham]

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[Mako Koiwai]

I wonder if the US version will get the lower reving 2.5 L engine?

[Tom Denham]

On display at the Toyota stand at this year's Tokyo Auto Salon will be the Toyota FT-86 G's Sports, which boasts an even sharper exterior and a world-first "GPS-track day" unit co-developed with the creators of the Gran Turismo franchise and automotive technology giant Denso. So what's so special about the unit, you ask? From what we've learned, you will be able to drive your real FT-86 around a real track -- the Nurburgring, for example -- and then remove the memory card from your car, plug it into your PS3 unit and either "watch" your lap virtually or race against yourself, as your real car appears as the "ghost car" that you battle against.

The GPS unit was tested in a fully race-prepped Lexus IS F at the Nurburgring last October. If you look closely at the FT-86's dashboard in previous press photos, you will see an outline of Fuji Speedway, a lap timer and an altimeter -- which hints at where Toyota is going with this technology.

Word from inside Toyota is that they plan to roll out the technology on "most" future models, with the first of course being the FT-86 in late 2012. Also, as has been previously reported, the Gran Turismo developers are also working on launching a 3D version of GT5 as soon as 3D TVs become available on the market. We've taken a quick demo spin of the 3D version, which looks fantastic in early builds. Of course, that assumes GT5 will ever be finished. Latest intel we have is late summer of this year at the earliest.

-Peter Lyon

[Tom Denham]

TRANSLATION by uplinkhack:

FT-86 Concept (09 Tokyo Motor Show display) evolution model. (Some words in between basically saying that it has changed)

TURBO installed, running on circuit via "speed control" and "high power" with joy, (it is now being) displayed. <= the translation is quite literal but i guess you guys can roughly get what it means.

Base vehicle grade? - FT-86 Concept (09 Tokyo Motor Show displayed car)
Vehicle Type - -
Vehicle Weight - -
Engine Type - Horizontally opposed
Engine capacity - 2.000L
Highest output - -
Largest torque - -
Fuel ??? installation - - <= probably the fuel consumption?
Length x width x height - 4190mm x 1780mm x 1230mm
Wheelbase - -
Seat - Sits 4 people
Drive - 2 wheel drive (rear)
Transmission - 6MT
Outside color (code)??? - majoora ??? <= what color is this?

[Tom Denham]

TRANSLATION by uplinkhack:

Exterior - G's special edition?
Interior - G's special edition RECARO full bucket seat (D, P seats) and roll cage
Machine specs - ??? and high performance tires (POTENZA RE050, front 245/40R19, rear 275/35R19)

The tires are really huge.

[Tom Denham]

Wingless

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[Bob Beamesderfer]

Aimed at the G37/370Z or the GTR?

[Ken Motonishi]

Aimed at noone but itself and all its previous legacy. Once this hits the market, others (Nissan) could follow.

[Bob Beamesderfer]

Aimed at noone but itself and all its previous legacy. Once this hits the market, others (Nissan) could follow.

Well, they've got some competing vehicle in mind. The likely specs put it up against the G37/S.

[Tom Denham]