Are you waiting for Turbo?

[gdi2290]

BRZ 25k will turbo in the future

Now the question is: will you wait for turbo?

I would like to have more power that would be awesome, but I would rather have better fuel economy. If the turbo version has less MPG then for sure I'll be happy with my NA. What do you guys think?

UPDATE: No turbo version ever. Perhaps aftermarket

[powertrip]

I'm definitely waiting on if there will be a turbo car. As I planned on adding one to N/A anyways a factory installed option will save me $ in the long run on the car.

[blu_]

I'm not really interested in a turbo version. Maintenance on them gets expensive and I have already blown two turbo subaru motors. I want something more practical money wise. Also gas mileage like you said.

[gdi2290]

Originally Posted by blu_

I'm not really interested in a turbo version. Maintenance on them gets expensive and I have already blown two turbo subaru motors. I want something more practical money wise. Also gas mileage like you said.

yeah true I didn't even consider the Maintenance, but then again I never had a car with turbo. I don't want to see a turbo version with the same mpg next year :/ perhaps the turbo version is the STi :P

[Dave-ROR]

Zero interest in a turbo version here.

[M-17]

I'm in line for the supercharger.

[nibor33]

I may be in the minority, but I am happy to be stepping down in horsepower. I've had much faster cars, but I miss my MX-5 the most. IMO (just an opinion) it's more fun to use 9/10ths of a car with lower potential than 5/10ths of a car with higher potential.

I think a turbo version would add 100 to 200 lbs once you put the whole trim package together, and would definitely have stickier tires, potentially bigger brakes, etc. I think the "potential" is too high for the way in which I want to enjoy this simplistic car.

There's also something to be said for NA engines, after having a few FI and NA cars. The linearity and response are better, and modulating power is easier.

[catharsis]

I'm going to wait for the turbo model. MPG don't bother me.

[bambbrose]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Zero interest in a turbo version here.

Same here.

With the intended use a turbo is just inviting excessive oil temps.

[gdi2290]

I would love to get 250hp from the car but like I said I much rather have more MPG since I'll be on Premium gas. I would love to have a carbon fiber roof, hood, and front spoiler (STi version?) but not at the cost of MPG if it's turbo'd haha

[Longhorn248]

I'm not waiting around for the turbo. Four or five years from now? Maybe I'll give it a look, but until then I'll be happy with the NA BRZ.

[kash]

I won't wait either. I think I'll love the non-turbo version just as much, while saving on gas and the maintenance cost.

[blu_]

Originally Posted by gdi2290

yeah true I didn't even consider the Maintenance, but then again I never had a car with turbo. I don't want to see a turbo version with the same mpg next year :/ perhaps the turbo version is the STi :P

It won't get the same mpg. I would assume it gets maybe get 19/20 city and 26/27 highway. Also I only got 16ish mpg out of my STI even though it was rated for 18mpg city. Spirited driving in a turbo car really kills your mileage.

[arkybrz]

I'll probably trade the current model for the turbo whenever it's announced.

[blu_]

Originally Posted by gdi2290

I would love to get 250hp from the car but like I said I much rather have more MPG since I'll be on Premium gas. I would love to have a carbon fiber roof, hood, and front spoiler (STi version?) but not at the cost of MPG if it's turbo'd haha

I doubt an actual STI would have any carbon fiber stuff. The show car was just a BRZ with a bunch of flashy SPT parts with STI logos. STI's usual utilize a lot of aluminum to save weight, but this car seems to already be doing that.

[gdi2290]

I would assume the Turbo version will be the STI that would make a lot of sense and I'll definitively be happy with a limited BRZ

[86fanatic]

I'm not waiting for the turbo, and in fact I think a turbo kind of defeats some of the purpose of the car. Toyota has said the development of the 86 was a reaction to the lazy throttle response of turbos and the isolating driving experience of all wheel drive.

200 horsepower is plenty for me. This is a car you will be able to fully wind up and have fun with every day in almost any driving situation. How often can you really wind up a WRX or STI in day to day driving without risking your licence?

[86'd]

NA all the way.

My ideal BRZ would be 230/240hp NA @ around 8k or higher, and weighing about 2600lbs.

I just love the sounds and powerband of a high revving NA engine.

[86fanatic]

Originally Posted by 86'd

NA all the way.

My ideal BRZ would be 230/240hp NA @ around 8k or higher, and weighing about 2600lbs.

I just love the sounds and powerband of a high revving NA engine.

I have a feeling a high performance N/A version is coming, and that it will be JDM only.

[Ryephile]

Originally Posted by gdi2290

Now the question is: will you wait for turbo?

Nope! See my thread from long ago

[Subaruwrxfan]

I'm with most of the people here, I'm not waiting. I'll be happy with the car as is, if a turbo version comes out and it's a really sweet package (cf roof, etc) then I can always trade in the N/A BRZ for the turbo. Most likely I'll get really attached to this car and won't wanna get rid of it though, in which case I'll just do an aftermarket turbo if I really feel the need for more power.

[blu_]

Originally Posted by 86fanatic

I have a feeling a high performance N/A version is coming, and that it will be JDM only.

Well Cosworth is already developing one for the aftermarket. If that makes 240-250hp and i could get the car down to 2500lbs i would be pretty happy I think.