YES! AWD Turbo BRZ in the works for sure!!! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ngabdala · 06-19-2012, 10:03 AM

Fuck yeah!

http://skiddmark.com/2012/06/subaru-...esomeness-way/

wcbjr · 06-19-2012, 10:05 AM

AWD is physically impossible with the engine/transmission layout. (unless it's electric)

And simply based upon that, I will ignore everything else that article has to say.

Memphis · 06-19-2012, 10:06 AM

All wheel drive? Really? Come on. Not in this car.

ngabdala · 06-19-2012, 10:12 AM

Yeah I just want the increased power. Not an understeering hog due to AWD.

RWD is the funnest. However, if you live somewhere that gets alot of snow and you're not experienced with RWD it can be attractive.

Also, an awd turbo version will capture a larger segment of people that refuse to buy a non-turbo, non-awd subaru.

wcbjr · 06-19-2012, 10:13 AM

I'll say it again, AWD will never happen on this car.

GMU-BRZ · 06-19-2012, 10:14 AM

Yeah, they'll definitely make a BRZ with AWD and a turbo. It'll be a bit larger too. They'll call it the 2014 WRX.

sysfailur · 06-19-2012, 10:18 AM

Wouldn't it be "BAWDZ" and not "BRZ" :P

Also, mad conjecture up in here.

Hanzo · 06-19-2012, 10:29 AM

I don't know how they are going to turbo charge it when the car is already sitting close to the ground. The new legacy in Japan powered by a turbo charged version of the FA engine has the turbo at the bottom of the engine. Mount that in a BRZ and it'll be scraping the ground. http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...-in-japan.html

Draco-REX · 06-19-2012, 10:34 AM

OP: you do realize that the front axles in a AWD BRZ would have to pass THOUGH the engine block, right? The author of this article, despite whatever it says his credentials are, has no idea what he's talking about.

hyper4mance · 06-19-2012, 10:46 AM

Read the article carefully... Toshio only said turbo, whereas the author merely mentioned AWD, so AWD is not on the table. Rumors are exactly that - he only states "We can mix all of these elements" which IMO does not imply it is in development but rather an idea in consideration. IF a turbo version were to come out, it would be at least in the 2nd gen since the convertible version is already confirmed and probably be put on the next WRX first.

ichitaka05 · 06-19-2012, 10:46 AM

I'll take it as grain of salt. IF it happens, good for them! But expect ridiculous $$$$$... but prob they gonna call it BRZ 22b STI to catch Subie fans heart or something.

Just as a thought. Subaru’s Product Planning Chief, Toshio Masuda only stated “We can mix all of these elements.”

They "CAN"... but that doesn't mean they "WILL".

Subaru has enough technology to put AWD system in the BRZ (we had this debate long time ago). BUT that doesn't mean they will put that technology.

Tbxgz · 06-19-2012, 10:57 AM

Boxer, REAR-WHEEL DRIVE, Zenith

Opie · 06-19-2012, 11:18 AM

Keep dreaming....

More power, better suspension, lighter, better brakes - yes, turbo, AWD - no.

SVTSHC · 06-19-2012, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sysfailur

Wouldn't it be "BAWDZ" and not "BRZ" :P

Also, mad conjecture up in here.

Can we put a whole bunch of amenities in it so it can be the Boxer All Wheel Luxury Zenith? Or BAWLZ for short, cause that's what this car would be like with All wheel

06-19-2012, 10:03 AM	#1
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06-19-2012, 10:57 AM	#12
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06-19-2012, 10:05 AM	#2
wcbjr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2006 Subaru LGT Location: Texas Posts: 218 Thanks: 46 Thanked 57 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	AWD is physically impossible with the engine/transmission layout. (unless it's electric) And simply based upon that, I will ignore everything else that article has to say.

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Memphis Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Scion FantasticRoad-Sex Location: Take a wild guess. Posts: 517 Thanks: 31 Thanked 126 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	All wheel drive? Really? Come on. Not in this car.

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ngabdala Vortech Supercharged Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ 6MT LTD Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,447 Thanks: 1,897 Thanked 467 Times in 283 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Yeah I just want the increased power. Not an understeering hog due to AWD. RWD is the funnest. However, if you live somewhere that gets alot of snow and you're not experienced with RWD it can be attractive. Also, an awd turbo version will capture a larger segment of people that refuse to buy a non-turbo, non-awd subaru.

06-19-2012, 10:13 AM	#5
wcbjr Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2006 Subaru LGT Location: Texas Posts: 218 Thanks: 46 Thanked 57 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'll say it again, AWD will never happen on this car.

06-19-2012, 10:14 AM	#6
GMU-BRZ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru Impreza Sport Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 279 Thanks: 103 Thanked 122 Times in 32 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah, they'll definitely make a BRZ with AWD and a turbo. It'll be a bit larger too. They'll call it the 2014 WRX.

06-19-2012, 10:29 AM	#8
Hanzo Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Waiting for the ND Miata Location: VA Posts: 963 Thanks: 182 Thanked 656 Times in 194 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 12 Thread(s)	I don't know how they are going to turbo charge it when the car is already sitting close to the ground. The new legacy in Japan powered by a turbo charged version of the FA engine has the turbo at the bottom of the engine. Mount that in a BRZ and it'll be scraping the ground. http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...-in-japan.html

06-19-2012, 10:34 AM	#9
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