Insideline lists 10 interesting or important facts/information that most of you already know (or perhaps not). In any case, they’re worth a review.

1. It Feels Incredible (FR-S Reviews)
2. It Has a Torsen Limited-Slip Differential (Discussions)
3. There’s Solid Evidence a Turbo Is Coming (Discussions)
4. It Has an Ultra-Low Center of Gravity (Original Revealing Scans)
5. It Uses Prius Tires
6. It Has a Low Drag Coefficient and Minimal Weight (Original Revealing Scans)
7. A Convertible Isn’t Likely
8. A Stripped-Down Model Is Likely
9. It Had Serious Benchmarks
10. Its Suspension Setup Is Different From the Subaru BRZ (Discussions)

HERE is the full list with details.

According to Motor Trend, Scion FR-S project manager Yoshinori Sasaki has let on that he has big plans for the FR-S beyond the first year model. Speaking at the press drives of the FR-S at the Sodegaura Forest Raceway in Japan, Sasaki says: “We are hoping to release one new variant per year… Hopefully, for the next ten years!”

Toyota global communications spokesman Akifumi Yonezawa explains that the purpose of adding new variants on such a frequent basis is “based on the planning team’s passion that they want FR-S to be loved over the long term by customers.”

Read on and discuss INSIDE.

We’ve already seen a blue version of the Toyota 86 with aero kit, high spoiler wing, and TRD parts/accessories, but an even more eye catching red version has now been shown!

Appearing at a recent test drive event, this red Toyota 86 features what will be (according to sources) a factory optional aero kit including high spoiler wing. There are also some photos of what will likely be an optional spare tire.

Click through for more photos.

The GReddy Scion FR-S made a special appearance at Cars & Coffee in Irvine, California today, representing the first official public appearance for the Scion FR-S (GReddy version).

Moto Miwa was lucky enough to get some seat and drive time and had the following reaction to share with us:

Got to operate it a bit today and thought I’d share some of the less techy side of it and concentrate on the intrinsics of what is special… I didn’t get to go no more than to feel the clutch, steering, shift linkages, and brakes. But let me tell you, within just a few dozen yards of this car, even before the full around the block. OMG…!! Read the rest of Moto’s reaction HERE.

Renowned drift racer, Ken Gushi, drifts and reviews the Scion FR-S in the best driving footage yet of the AS1 cars (FR-S, 86, GT86, BRZ) [Video INSIDE].

The high revving sounds coming from the car sounds great paired with Ken’s impressive drifting of course.

The clip shows just how easy the FR-S is to control and to induce oversteer. We dare anyone to watch the clip and not get just a bit excited about the AS1 cars. Click on through for the video.

The acclaim from Scion FR-S reviews continue! It’s Motor Trend’s turn to chime in on their experience from their Scion FR-S test drive experience and sum up by saying that Scion doesn’t just have a special car on its hands — it’s got a potential smash hit that can be enjoyed by many. Read on INSIDE…

We’ve updated our Official Review Compilation List with this and all the new FR-S reviews rolling in.

Autoguide posts their rave review of the Scion FR-S, along with some track video. In gushing about the FR-S, the review touches on the car’s dual ability to be both a track carver as well as being a civil daily driver.

The final verdict is that the FR-S is a special machine in several ways, and destined to become an icon.

Read on INSIDE and to see the track video.

Subaru has posted an official BRZ exhaust note video from its re-mix night in Tokyo where the BRZ was introduced in the flesh at Studio Coast, a live-event and nightclub venue down by the water on Tokyo Bay.