Scion Racing Drift FR-S Unveiled 600 HP / 500 TQ - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

MKIV · 01-09-2012, 04:50 PM

"Scion Racing / GReddy Performance FR-S was built in-house at the GReddy R&D facility in Irvine, CA under great secrecy. A GReddy turbocharged boxer engine powers the drift machine. The entire GReddy Team is excited to debut the drift FR-S at the season opener on the “Streets of Long Beach,” on April 6-7, 2012. "

--Due to the limited amount of time, the GReddy Racing Scion FR-S is currently powered by a Cosworth CS600 EJ25 long block and custom GReddy turbo kit with a front-mount intercooler. The EJ25 is a race proven and reliable boxer motor that offers many of the same benefits seen in the FA20 including a low center of gravity. We are currently working on a FA20 motor for use in future race programs.

-Greddy USA

----DETROIT NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW-----

The launch of the FR-S shifted into high gear in Detroit today when Scion unveiled the Scion Racing/GReddy Performance FR-S to compete in Formula Drift this season. The highly modified racer, to be piloted by Scion veteran Ken Gushi, boasts some 600 horsepower and more than 500 lb.-ft. of torque yet weighs 300 pounds less than the featherweight stock sports car.

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Originally Posted by Jack Hollis

“At Scion, we can’t stand to leave any car stock, especially the FR-S,”. From ourstart, Scion has been a big part of the racing world, from drag racing and road racing to Time Attack. But on the race trackwe probably have the most fun drifting sideways with smoke pouring off our tires.”

It’s fitting that Gushi is grabbing the reigns of Scion’s first drift-optimized FR-S. His father taught the then-14-year-old native of Japan how to drive, and drift, in a Toyota AE86—a precursor to the FR-S. Gushi progressed quickly in the sport, becoming the youngest competitor in both the D1 Grand Prix in Japan and Formula Drift in America. In 2011, Gushi competed in Formula Drift in the RS-R Scion Racing tC.

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“This car looks absolutely phenomenal! Doesn’t it look fast just parked here on this stage? Wait until you see what happens when we let it loose on the track.”

Hollis said that in addition to drifting, Scion plans to promote its new sports car in other motorsports venues, including Time Attack.

By Dan Miller

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Syldrin · 01-09-2012, 04:53 PM

i am digging it more and more.

NorCalRider · 01-09-2012, 05:00 PM

I want some more motor info. Looks like it might be a cosworth motor going by what info we have to date.

Syldrin · 01-09-2012, 05:03 PM

can we maybe add the other photos to this thread and make this the drift fr-s discussion.

Slide · 01-09-2012, 05:23 PM

What motor is in this!?

EJ20 · 01-09-2012, 05:52 PM

with this much of torque, I'm 100% sure its an EJ257

RRnold · 01-09-2012, 05:55 PM

Nice!!! :happy0180:

WingsofWar · 01-09-2012, 06:26 PM

I figured the Drift car needs its own sticky thread for discussion rather than flood Hachi's NAIAS coverage thread.

Syldrin · 01-09-2012, 06:36 PM

love you WoW.

mokinbird87 · 01-09-2012, 06:45 PM

unveil of the drift car... hope it's not a repost...
[u2b]f4Wk-VABub8[/u2b]

Slide · 01-09-2012, 06:48 PM

Where did they say is was a EJ257?

lol at only two shots of it drifting.

Syldrin · 01-09-2012, 06:49 PM

we are just speculating this.

Syldrin · 01-09-2012, 06:58 PM

proof it's an EJ

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Due to the limited amount of time, the GReddy Racing Scion FR-S is currently powered by a Cosworth CS600 EJ25 long block and custom GReddy turbo kit with a front-mount intercooler. The EJ25 is a race proven and reliable boxer motor that offers many of the same benefits seen in the FA20 including a low center of gravity. We are currently working on a FA20 motor for use in future race programs.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/showthread.php?t=210886

2fast4you · 01-09-2012, 06:59 PM

I'm liking the wide body kit, I wonder if it's APR?

01-09-2012, 05:00 PM	#3
NorCalRider Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2009 Toytoa Tacoma 4x4 Dbl Cab LB Location: Nor Cal Posts: 215 Thanks: 150 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I want some more motor info. Looks like it might be a cosworth motor going by what info we have to date. __________________ 2013 SWP BRZ Limited(on order) 2012 Vw Jetta Sportwagen TDI 6mt Navi and Pano 2009 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab Long Bed 1994 Honda Civic HB TurboCharged Track Car

01-09-2012, 05:52 PM	#6
EJ20 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Drives: NA8C, GDB, and R50 Location: Qatar Posts: 310 Thanks: 17 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	with this much of torque, I'm 100% sure its an EJ257 __________________ See My Album: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/album.php?u=949

01-09-2012, 05:55 PM	#7
RRnold 2 wheel member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: JZA80, 997.1, Taco Location: SoCal->NorCal Posts: 4,330 Thanks: 1,318 Thanked 938 Times in 480 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice!!! :happy0180: __________________

01-09-2012, 06:26 PM	#8
WingsofWar MODERATOR-SAMA Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Swagtron Scooter Location: Seattle Posts: 2,685 Thanks: 345 Thanked 1,561 Times in 524 Posts Mentioned: 81 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I figured the Drift car needs its own sticky thread for discussion rather than flood Hachi's NAIAS coverage thread. __________________

01-09-2012, 06:59 PM	#14
2fast4you Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 2006 Scion tC RS 2.0 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 444 Thanks: 24 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm liking the wide body kit, I wonder if it's APR? __________________ Brake. Turn. Accelerate. Repeat as necessary.

01-09-2012, 04:53 PM	#2
Syldrin Troll Feeder Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: boosted scion tc. Location: camp pendleton Posts: 568 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i am digging it more and more.

01-09-2012, 05:03 PM	#4
Syldrin Troll Feeder Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: boosted scion tc. Location: camp pendleton Posts: 568 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	can we maybe add the other photos to this thread and make this the drift fr-s discussion.

01-09-2012, 05:23 PM	#5
Slide Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: Toyota Aristo Location: Brisbane,Aust Posts: 796 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What motor is in this!?

01-09-2012, 06:36 PM	#9
Syldrin Troll Feeder Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: boosted scion tc. Location: camp pendleton Posts: 568 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	love you WoW.

01-09-2012, 06:45 PM	#10
mokinbird87 BOXER FR Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: irvine, ca Posts: 752 Thanks: 393 Thanked 335 Times in 171 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	unveil of the drift car... hope it's not a repost... [u2b]f4Wk-VABub8[/u2b]

01-09-2012, 06:48 PM	#11
Slide Banned Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: Toyota Aristo Location: Brisbane,Aust Posts: 796 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Where did they say is was a EJ257? lol at only two shots of it drifting.

01-09-2012, 06:49 PM	#12
Syldrin Troll Feeder Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: boosted scion tc. Location: camp pendleton Posts: 568 Thanks: 14 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	we are just speculating this.

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