An entry level FR revival? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

aliphian · 11-14-2011, 06:28 PM

So now we will have some real options in the entry level FR market with the FRS/BRZ and the revamped Genesis Coupe and Miata.

Could this cause Nissan to get in on the action? I know this is old news now but Nissan's Power 88 plan (link below) makes me dream of a new Silvia.

What are your thoughts?

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...six-years.html

Syldrin · 11-14-2011, 06:35 PM

I just heard about this myself. i am a die hard toyota fan boy for sure but if they introduce somthing that keeps its silvia roots this could be some major compitition for the FR-S/FT-86/BRZ

now that i did that i'm reminded of the Eclipse/Talon/Laser lulz.

Dark · 11-14-2011, 06:40 PM

I'm really looking forward to seeing the Silvia successor. Hope Nissan will join the driver's car fight.

ZetaVI · 11-14-2011, 06:43 PM

I'm expecting Nissan will come out with a model that will below 370z level and compete with the FT-86. Silvia S16? Something I hope that will cause excitement like the FT-86 at least.

KaliKev · 11-14-2011, 06:44 PM

Anyone know of any other car makers bringing similar FT86 concepts to TMS?

aliphian · 11-14-2011, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by syldrin

I just heard about this myself. i am a die hard toyota fan boy for sure but if they introduce somthing that keeps its silvia roots this could be some major compitition for the FR-S/FT-86/BRZ

now that i did that i'm reminded of the Eclipse/Talon/Laser lulz.

Maybe they could use an engine from the MR family. The 1.6L MR16DDT in the Nissan Juke makes 188 hp and 177 ft-lb. Apply the direct injection and turbo to either the 1.8L or 2.0L variant and it could be a great engine choice for the new Silvia.

Neutral_Eyes · 11-14-2011, 07:51 PM

These cars are getting to the low $30k's in the US, and higher elsewhere, I wouldn't really call that entry level, but at least it's attainable for many. Competition's a good thing, if there's a popular market. I'd like to see the big 3 (are they still big?) get back into it with Vega, Maverick, and Dart.

cyde01 · 11-14-2011, 08:02 PM

entry level FR revival, one can only hope...

EJ20 · 11-14-2011, 08:07 PM

With the yen getting stronger every day, I don't think Nissan will ever think of s16. Even if they did when we will see it? +2015 and it will cost more than $28k for base model at that time!

It's too late for them

WingsofWar · 11-14-2011, 08:09 PM

There are a few scenarios that could steal thunder from the FT86 at TMS.

Mazda releases a RX7/RX9 concept car.
Nissan releases a Silvia inspired concept car
Mitsubishi releases a FTO inspired concept car for global market
Mitsubishi releases a GTO/3000GT concept car

its doubtful any of those will happen...but surprises have happened within the industry.

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aliphian Dreamer Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: Nutless Grocery Getter Location: California Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	An entry level FR revival? So now we will have some real options in the entry level FR market with the FRS/BRZ and the revamped Genesis Coupe and Miata. Could this cause Nissan to get in on the action? I know this is old news now but Nissan's Power 88 plan (link below) makes me dream of a new Silvia. What are your thoughts? http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...six-years.html __________________ "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."

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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 just heard about this myself. i am a die hard toyota fan boy for sure but if they introduce somthing that keeps its silvia roots this could be some major compitition for the FR-S/FT-86/BRZ now that i did that i'm reminded of the Eclipse/Talon/Laser lulz.

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