Morehawk Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 BRZ spy video [ame= ] [/ame] FRS spy video [ame= ] [/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirsimon Posted September 25, 2011 Share Posted September 25, 2011 Verrrry interesting. Can't wait until this thing makes its official debut. DJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADLEGACY11 Posted September 26, 2011 Share Posted September 26, 2011 Starting at 1:01 in that clip it is following a Supra. Recreating a legend?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hmmm, the BRZ just looks odd in that video.. Hopefully it will look a little different or better in person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 That's an old drivetrain mule for the brz. There are much newer pics and vids of the BRZ. http://www.theracecars.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Subaru-BRZ-1.jpg [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morehawk Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 doubt they are going to just rebadge the Scion .... Subaru will have to make a different body style if they just change the badge no one will buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05LGTLtd Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I've heard the subaru version will have factory installed squeaks and rattles in the dash and doors, while the Scion will not. This is to distinguish the two and keep them in line with their respective makes. All I need now is a hill holder and a center passing light... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 I hear the Scion version will be AUto TuNed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obsessotron Posted September 27, 2011 Share Posted September 27, 2011 Hmmm, the BRZ just looks odd in that video.. Hopefully it will look a little different or better in person. That youtube video is oooolllddd "Uploaded by 100Motori on Oct 19, 2009" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongHiway Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Not sure if this is a repost. Found a current picture of the Scion concept (Yahoo of all places). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 new article says it will have more than 200 but less than 300hp http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=259739 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 new article says it will have more than 200 but less than 300hp http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=259739 Ditto here. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1067773_subaru-brz-to-be-more-powerful-than-toyota-ft-86-report Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Less than 300hp is lame. What's it going to compete with? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddseth Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Now that Subaru has announced that the impreza and wrx/sti chassis are going down separate paths, I wonder if the new wrx/sti will be a slightly larger variant of the BRZ platform with motor and drivetrain mounting points designed for 4wd applications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I think the object of the BRZ NA is to compete with the base Miata and RX-8 and the like. I've driven an RX-8 and it was seriously lacking torque, I haven't driven a newer Miata, but nonetheless, 200+hp in the BRZ body with a RWD drivetrain will be a fun drive no doubt. I'd say once the demand warrants it, an STI version will be around the corner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Less than 300hp is lame. What's it going to compete with? One of the articles said the 265 hp EDM Scirocco. In the US, that would mean it's competitor is no one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Less than 300hp is lame. What's it going to compete with? Other cars with an obnoxious hp to weight ratio? Perhaps the 200hp Honda Fit that smokes everybody up here? I certainly wouldn't want to try to take it on in a between-200-and-300 hp WRX... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gelacy Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 One of the articles said the 265 hp EDM Scirocco. In the US, that would mean it's competitor is no one. It could compete with the a Subaru WRX STi in the snow. If it had AWD it could compete with the VW Golf R version coming to the U.S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShrinerMonkey Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I see the BRZ's main competition as being the Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T or maybe as a smaller alternative to the domestic Pony cars. It should hopefully be sportier than milk-toast coupes like the Scion TC or Altima coupe. All of this is pointless conjecture until it is released and it's performance can be tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm expecting a slightly cooler looking RX8 until further notice.... which means I'm not interested. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Just curious who will be the first to stuff either an H6 or turbo H4 in there, and how far a factory version will be behind that. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Days. Max. Didn't Hasport stuff a K24 from a Civic SI into a Fit within days of it's official release? [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WraithAkaMrak Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Less than 300hp is lame. What's it going to compete with?I don't understand... Were you expecting/hoping that the BRZ would have over 300hp? It's supposed to be a relatively small, lightweight, affordable sport coupe. And the original word was around 200hp for around $20k, though price estimate has gone up a bit, and now this news suggests somewhat higher hp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Uh... yes. I was expecting more. Subaru is two decades too late to enter the Miata game. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 Just waiting for frank_ster to make a project there! Throw in a huge Buick engine into it. However if the car is relatively light and RWD it may well be that the power range between 200 and 300 hp is sufficient since it shall still be possible for the average Joe to handle it - otherwise we will see way too many accidents with the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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