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Subaru uses a symmetrical AWD. Its not a FWD system. Some of their models have a FWD bias, some models have a 50/50 split and yes, can send 100% of torque to either axle. The STi model even has a user selectable torque distribution knob! |
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Subaru's and Audi's transmissions were designed from the ground up as AWD; they're not FWD with an afterthought driveshaft. Look at any of their AWD transmissions and it's pretty obvious. If anything, they're RWD transmissions with integrated center and front differentials. There are kits designed to convert STI transmissions to RWD, and it's as simple as replacing the center diff's front output shaft with a spool. |
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Where does all of this misinformation come from? Like, seriously?
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Subaru has a department whose sole job is to stir up unfounded rumors, hopes, and dreams.
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If they do it they'll only be restricted to singular markets just like all the other limited editions you just mentioned. It's a losing money prospect for subaru for every car built. For a company of their size, they can't afford to build up additional inventory of those type of cars. The majority of people completely underestimate the cost to redevelop and retool their entire line for very limited run of vehicles, not to mention all the cost of developing the product and getting it certified for release (crash testing, etc.)
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Yea truth is the twins are a niche market and everyone that wanted one has one. Sales are hurting. Theres a facelift for the frs in 2017 that I know of. Other than that nada.
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How do you know there is a 2017 refresh? There has been not one single official word stating that. Random partial quotes of random unnamed insiders and out of context statements from officials on blogs do not count as official.
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The only catch is, it won't be coming to USA or Canada. You won't get the turbo, you won't get the cool aero pieces, you won't even be allowed the STi badge! I'm even gonna keep the chirps. Why? Because when I was a young lad growing up in Japan, I was deeply in love with a girl who was deeply in love with me. One summer, on a vacation with my love to the United States, she fell in love with another man. A car enthusiast. With tears in my eyes and shattered pieces of a once beating heart in my hands, I went home to Japan to plot my revenge. I would return to America as the head of the North American division of a major auto manufacturer. I would then push my head office to make all kinds of amazing variations of some awesome cars, but argue that they would never sell well in USA. All of this in the hopes of crushing the hopes and dreams of the man who stole my love. So cry all you want, ALL of your speculations are 100% fact, but NONE of the cool STi versions of any of the cars you want will ever reach these shores, HAHAHAHA! |
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The sad part is now we will see "Automotive official makes soulful confession about trolling enthusiasts" on all the blogs!
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So basically it's an uglified BRZ with an engine out of a racecar that will never see the light of day in real life? Ok.
Honestly all they need to do is release a BRZ with a factory supercharger and maybe a couple of stick on cosmetic bits (splitter, skirts, diffuser... maybe a CSL-style trunk lid or a wing if that's absolutely required to make it a "real STI"). People who want different handling or radically different looks are going to want to put their own suspensions / bodykits together anyway. The one thing that lots of people would like to have (with a warranty!) is a little more power. A factory supercharger would boost power without ruining throttle response, and should be pretty durable running modest boost. I'm sure Subaru could sell plenty of ~280hp BRZ STIs. |
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....... why..... tease us like this.......
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