Motor Trend Report: FT-86 to get 305hp STI engine!

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

Let's just hope that 180 tq comes in around 4000 rpms instead of a 6000 rpm. I don't want to have to rev the snot out of it everywhere just to get going. But everything else looks good on your speculation.

It's 2.5L Boxer. If I highly doubt Toyota/Subaru gonna make Honda engine (not insulting Honda engines). I'm pretty sure Torque will come in mid range if they make it in 2.5L

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

It's 2.5L Boxer. If I highly doubt Toyota/Subaru gonna make Honda engine (not insulting Honda engines). I'm pretty sure Torque will come in mid range if they make it in 2.5L

That sounds great then!!! I know what you mean about Honda engines and that's why I wont buy another one unless things drastically change over at Honda.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

That sounds great then!!! I know what you mean about Honda engines and that's why I wont buy another one unless things drastically change over at Honda.

Subaru made their engine more towards low end tq due to AWD, so I'm guessing Toyota will change that into mid range power (cuz mid range power is important to drift) & doesn't really need low end for FR car.

[Neutral_Eyes]

If anything, I would hope this is just an option. I'd much rather have the ~200hp direct injected NA 2.0 boxer.

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Dimman

In all honesty, I think Polyphony Digital's sources are probably more accurate than Motor Trend.

221hp @ 8,000 and 1,000kg... very accurate!

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by RRnold

221hp @ 8,000 and 1,000kg... very accurate!

Well Motor Trend is saying it'll have a current generation 305 hp STI motor and changing the front-end for either an H4 or Inline 4 depending on whether it's Toyota or AWD Subaru.

Compared to that, PD's version looks way more accurate. Knock 10% off the power and add 10% to the weight and you have the production model.

[SLeRoux92]

Jeez, its been a while since I lurked around here.
I still can't wait to see this car in production, but count me out as a buyer since I just invested my money into this bad boy:







2007 Yamaha r6 with 5,500 miles for $5,300, found it on clist from a 29 year old lady.
Mods:
-Puig DB windscreen
-Driven D3 grips
-Motodynamic smoked integrated tail light
-Reflectors Removed
-Passenger Peg Delete
-Motowizard Preload Adjusters
-Vortex Swingarm Spools
-Frame Sliders
-Fender Eliminator

Full exhuast, Power Commander, Steering Damper, LOTS of Carbon Fiber, Vortex rear sets, rear seat cowl (color matched) and lots more to come.

/threadjack

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by SLeRoux92

Jeez, its been a while since I lurked around here.
I still can't wait to see this car in production, but count me out as a buyer since I just invested my money into this bad boy:







2007 Yamaha r6 with 5,500 miles for $5,300, found it on clist from a 29 year old lady.
Mods:
-Puig DB windscreen
-Driven D3 grips
-Motodynamic smoked integrated tail light
-Reflectors Removed
-Passenger Peg Delete
-Motowizard Preload Adjusters
-Vortex Swingarm Spools
-Frame Sliders
-Fender Eliminator

Full exhuast, Power Commander, Steering Damper, LOTS of Carbon Fiber, Vortex rear sets, rear seat cowl (color matched) and lots more to come.

/threadjack

That lady has great taste in color! I really liking the color on your R6

[SLeRoux92]

Thanks!
The candy red was only made in 2007. Pretty rare, especially in good condition.
The only other one-year colors they produced are charcoal and yellow.
It was a huge jump from my 250cc Hyosung, but it's so fun. It flies.

[Dark]

Originally Posted by SLeRoux92

Jeez, its been a while since I lurked around here.
I still can't wait to see this car in production, but count me out as a buyer since I just invested my money into this bad boy:







2007 Yamaha r6 with 5,500 miles for $5,300, found it on clist from a 29 year old lady.
Mods:
-Puig DB windscreen
-Driven D3 grips
-Motodynamic smoked integrated tail light
-Reflectors Removed
-Passenger Peg Delete
-Motowizard Preload Adjusters
-Vortex Swingarm Spools
-Frame Sliders
-Fender Eliminator

Full exhuast, Power Commander, Steering Damper, LOTS of Carbon Fiber, Vortex rear sets, rear seat cowl (color matched) and lots more to come.

/threadjack

Flat the bike out... LOL The reason is my bike is flat charcoal. Every time I see a R6, it reminds me of my best friend.
I got CBR600RR Graffiti. Good to see another rider in the FT86CLUB.COM
You have gotten quite a bunch of mods on the bike. have a nice one.

[SLeRoux92]

Originally Posted by Dark

Flat the bike out... LOL The reason is my bike is flat charcoal. Every time I see a R6, it reminds me of my best friend.
I got CBR600RR Graffiti. Good to see another rider in the FT86CLUB.COM
You have gotten quite a bunch of mods on the bike. have a nice one.

The graffitis are actually really good looking. My backup choice for a supersport was definitely honda, the cbr is nice. Not that I'd want a liter bike, but the 1000rr is sooooo sexy

[Dark]

@ichi: True that, the car is supposed to be a drifter, so mid range is more likely for the car. I only hope the redline is going to be high.

Originally Posted by SLeRoux92

The graffitis are actually really good looking. My backup choice for a supersport was definitely honda, the cbr is nice. Not that I'd want a liter bike, but the 1000rr is sooooo sexy

There are now two 1000RR, S1000RR and CBR1000RR. Well, both are great. I was looking for CBR1KRR too, but the price was out of hand for me.

If you look for a Honda(either bike or car), get the one made in Japan. I have had a bad experience with Hondas made in Thailand, the scooters Honda Air Blade(110cc) and Click(110cc) just consume more fuel than my dual-purpose dirt bike Honda XR250 (250cc, Japan made) after 2 years of usage life. I think you're good because for a sport bike, only CBR250R made in Thailand. However, Honda Cub FTW LOL

[SLeRoux92]

true lol.
My riding buddy from r6-forum.com is getting the s1000 in a year or two. I hope he lets me ride it...or just look at it.

[JoshatToyoTH]

Originally Posted by Dark

I was deciding which brand should I get this car from, Toyota or Subaru. Since there is no Toyota exist anywhere in the US, I will take the Subaru. It saves me from headache from thinking this about those over and over again. Well, if it's true...

I'm just curious as to why some members are so opposed to this vehicle coming out as a Scion. Scion essentially, is Toyota. I realize that Scion was created and geared to be appealing to the younger generations and that can potentially drive those older or mature sports car enthusiasts away, such as ourselves. But what you must remember is that Toyota and Subaru both have a history manufacturing safe, reliable and very powerful vehicles.
Basically, what I'm trying to say is, regardless of what badge this vehicle wears, it will be an engineering marvel with consideration of which automakers designed and built it. If it comes out as a Scion and I decide it's right for me, I'll buy one.