Subaru version of FT-86 will receive an AWD system and around 250 hp

The collaboration has yet to issue final plans but here are several details on the powertrain and chassis of the Toyota FT-86 showcar, the joint Toyota-Subaru project that was built by Subaru. Inside Line has discovered a Subaru variant of this car that will arrive in 2011. It will share the Toyota FT-86’s naturally aspirated 2.0-liter flat-4, but it’s likely that the output will be raised to about 250 horsepower.

On the other hand, Toyota’s car is speculated to have 200 horsepower. Subaru’s version is equipped with all-wheel drive, which means that it will be heavier and would require more power. Both cars will be outfitted with a six-speed manual gearbox.
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Joe_Limon - 11/18/2009 4:23:47 PM

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Will this car be a 2 door impreza wrx? The rwd platform with the smaller engine weighs in just under 3000lbs, once you add on the awd platform and the larger engine, you'll end up with a car the same price and performance of a wrx.

Whelan - 11/19/2009 7:41:00 AM

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Keep it under $30,000 with this, leather, heated seats, sunroof and I'll buy.

Janizary - 11/19/2009 1:38:02 PM

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With a $5K premium over a base 265HP WRX, this better have something 'special' going for it if it is going to be priced at ~$30K.

Don't get me wrong, I like the idea, but the pricing is a bit of a concern in comparison to its 4D stablemate's price structure.

LexSucks - 11/19/2009 1:39:35 PM

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Subaru insists on 250hp. Glad to see that they have their priorities striaght. Toyota would be happy with 180hp because performance isn't even close to being a priority at Toyota. What a lame company.

Shredmo - 11/19/2009 3:58:13 PM

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For my dollar, I'd go with the Subaru, but Toyota plans on offering the 180horse version w/RWD for $18,000. I think that is a good thing.