Toyota/Subaru RWD Coupe

akak1997 · 05-27-2008, 09:25 PM

http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=126521

this should be interesting. 200hp, <3000lb, <$20k RWD car.
I'd be even more interesting if Subaru drop the STI's 300hp engine into that thing. True entry level RWD car!

BMW Dreamer · 05-27-2008, 09:46 PM

Very cool. Maybe I will get the 135i and sell it b4 the warranty is up. By then SO many more cars with RWD will come forward. In a couple years the market will be flooded with more efficient RWD sporty small cars. Imagine a turbo STI engine in that little car.

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atr_hugo · 05-27-2008, 09:56 PM

If it's a Subaru boxer engine it'll be interesting to see how they get the weight balanced front to rear, if it's a four place car.

Brandon26pdx · 05-28-2008, 02:28 PM

Wonder why theyre badging it as a Toyota in japan...this must be the long awaited AE86 revival though

hector · 05-28-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff1962

Imagine a turbo STI engine in that little car.

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it's(the engine) gonna be a lot smaller; only 2ltrs. they're saying.

akak1997 · 05-28-2008, 06:24 PM

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it's(the engine) gonna be a lot smaller; only 2ltrs. they're saying.

Japan STI gets a 2.0L turbo (twin scroll). US gets the 2.5L turbo. Same Hp/Tq on both. I'd take the 2.0L twin scroll turbo over the 2.5L, but that's just me.

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Wonder why theyre badging it as a Toyota in japan...this must be the long awaited AE86 revival though

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Spook · 05-28-2008, 07:25 PM

This is 200 pounds less than a regular WRX so performance will be good but not amazing. I like the engine as long as you don't turn on the AC. Sounds like fun but not a paradigm shift.

s204speed · 06-06-2008, 12:08 AM

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ts_coupe_spied

hidden under the legacy body could be a cheap 1-series fighter. 20k for a base, perhaps 30k for an STI powered 300hp RWD 2+2?

Will have to keep BMW on its feet, although the 335i seems to have no problems keeping ahead of the current STI :headbang:

Deutsch · 06-06-2008, 01:45 AM

If it looks and goes good I'd strongly consider it.

Even the 335xi holds it's own against the EVO and STI, you simply can't overcome BMW's knack for building balanced and fine tuned vehicles. This car is promising though.

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BMW Dreamer Colonel 74 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	Very cool. Maybe I will get the 135i and sell it b4 the warranty is up. By then SO many more cars with RWD will come forward. In a couple years the market will be flooded with more efficient RWD sporty small cars. Imagine a turbo STI engine in that little car. SMOKIN'
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atr_hugo No longer moderate 333 Rep 4,401 Posts Drives: '13 135i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: - iTrader: (0)	If it's a Subaru boxer engine it'll be interesting to see how they get the weight balanced front to rear, if it's a four place car.
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Brandon26pdx Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,938 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (1)	Wonder why theyre badging it as a Toyota in japan...this must be the long awaited AE86 revival though
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Spook Bring Bail Money 12 Rep 492 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	This is 200 pounds less than a regular WRX so performance will be good but not amazing. I like the engine as long as you don't turn on the AC. Sounds like fun but not a paradigm shift.
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s204speed Private 43 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Subaru Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Michigan iTrader: (0)	Toyota/Subaru RWD Coupe http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ts_coupe_spied hidden under the legacy body could be a cheap 1-series fighter. 20k for a base, perhaps 30k for an STI powered 300hp RWD 2+2? Will have to keep BMW on its feet, although the 335i seems to have no problems keeping ahead of the current STI :headbang:
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Deutsch Second Lieutenant 50 Rep 249 Posts Drives: Join Date: Nov 2006 iTrader: (0)	If it looks and goes good I'd strongly consider it. Even the 335xi holds it's own against the EVO and STI, you simply can't overcome BMW's knack for building balanced and fine tuned vehicles. This car is promising though.
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