Legacy BoB Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 They don't have much real information yet, they don't even have if the model will be a Subaru or Toyota, but they so far its going to have a Subaru engine and cost around $17,000, so not a bad start for a little sports car. http://news.windingroad.com/countriesmarkets/japan/report-subaru-toyota-will-build-small-sports-car/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Apparently its going to be a Toyota. As usual the only thing worth taken from Subaru is the AWD http://www.leftlanenews.com/toyota-subaru-to-co-develop-sports-car.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddseth Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Let's hope they mount the engine north-south and not transverse. There is something about the transverse layout that makes me sick to my stomach, even with AWD involved. And with Toyota, it is most likely going to be small and girly like the MR2 remake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legacy BoB Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 I don't know something about a midengine boxer sounds like a good start for a sports car, although I doubt it would be a turbo for $17,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Things it must have to interest me... 1. 4 wheel IRS 2. Dual wishbone front suspension and dual wishbone rear or multilink rear suspension 3. AWD or RWD 4. longitude mounted engine. 5. no back seat 6. limited slip rear diff 7. 4 wheel disc brakes. (some cars today still come with drum brakes in the rear) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Don't they already have the TC for this purpose. And I wonder if it will be more attractive than the new Impreza. I'd rather see something better outta Subaru anyway. They need to bring back the SXV to boost their athletic appeal. An SVX would be more desirable for men 38+ over the boy racer WRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j0ebert Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I wouldn't mind the new AE86 that's been rumored... Crappy Toyota motor but it's RWD with the help of Subaru parts. http://www.autospies.com/news/New-Toyota-AE86-RWD-starting-at-12-300-18454/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Im more excited about this RWD Machine. http://i.treehugger.com/files/toyota-ft-hs-k02.jpg http://images.search.yahoo.com/search/images/view?back=http%3A%2F%2Fimages.search.yahoo.com%2Fsearch%2Fimages%3Fp%3DFT%2BHS%26toggle%3D1%26cop%3Dmss%26ei%3DUTF-8%26fr%3Dyfp-t-501%26b%3D21&w=468&h=281&imgurl=i.treehugger.com%2Ffiles%2Ftoyota-ft-hs-k02.jpg&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.treehugger.com%2F%7Er%2Ftreehuggersite%2F%7E3%2F73598375%2F2007_toyota_fth.php&size=25.1kB&name=toyota-ft-hs-k02.jpg&p=FT+HS&type=jpeg&no=39&tt=5,736&oid=64c2c607057732a4&ei=UTF-8 0-60 in 4 seconds and 25 mpg avg...I'd be content (and less likely to kill myself) with less power and a 5 second 0-60 time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Slegacy99 on TreeHugger.com ????? http://www.newgrounds.com/bbs/user_images/pics/1/8455000/ngbbs44328f77ced80.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I did a yahoo image search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 I see what youve done there. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddseth Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I wouldn't mind the new AE86 that's been rumored... Crappy Toyota motor but it's RWD with the help of Subaru parts. http://www.autospies.com/news/New-Toyota-AE86-RWD-starting-at-12-300-18454/ Good call, I think you are onto something. I did see in a post on jalopnik that the vehicle will be 4wd and will be a hybrid system. The addition of the instantaneous torque properties of the electric motor will def help the little 4-banger get up to speed. Also the engine is rumoured to be less than 2.0L but fuji sourced. N0t sure how valid, but it looks like toyota may be trying to bring back the old corolla levins of old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Good call, I think you are onto something. I did see in a post on jalopnik that the vehicle will be 4wd and will be a hybrid system. The addition of the instantaneous torque properties of the electric motor will def help the little 4-banger get up to speed. Also the engine is rumoured to be less than 2.0L but fuji sourced. N0t sure how valid, but it looks like toyota may be trying to bring back the old corolla levins of old. A hybrid and a boxer engine? That would explain the small engine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLegacy99 Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 According to R & T Honda also has a small sports car in the works that will be a hybrid. Possibly a new CRX. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 "Here in the U.S., Subaru's Indiana factory has been making the Toyota Camry since April of this year." hmm, I didnt know that. Interesting....</SPAN> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 ^^ thats not new news around here. http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carter Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 ^^ thats not new news around here. Did I say it was?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Did I say it was?? Nope....but you still posted it like it was. http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Rob .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 yes? http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 dont make me moderate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RobE Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 wtf? http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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