Subaru and Toyota’s versions of the FT-86
October 1, 2010Wesley S. No Comments »
According to Japanese sources, the Subaru version of the FT-86 sports vehicle could attain at least 60bhp compared to the Toyota version once the plans are completed. Due to Toyota’s desire to improve their engines in terms of fuel efficiency, the joint production of the FT-86 has been halted and delayed until later in 2013.
The new FT-86 will use the Subaru’s fine-tuned 2.0 liter four-cylinder engine. This fine tuned version produces approximately 200bhp. Subaru’s version of the FT-86 still has no name so far but it is revealed that Subaru aims to whip the model into a high performance car and will carry a turbocharged powertrain from Impreza STI that has about 260bhp. Both versions will carry Subaru’s six-speed gearbox that comes in manual transmission but the models will vary in their sets of wheels, bumpers, and grilles.
The initial test drive for the rear-wheel drive version has kicked off at the Nürburgring in Germany. According to sources, the magnificent test team of Subaru is behind the development of both models because Subaru drivers are more adept with the FT-86’s unique characteristics like the Impreza’s rear suspension and Legacy platform.
Subaru also had a lot to say in the decision of ruling out the plan in transforming the FT-86 into a 4-wheel drive as it would shoot up the price tag way higher. The Subaru version of the FT-86 is said to come with a price tag within the range of £25,000 and £30,000 in the United Kingdom.
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