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Originally Posted by cyde01
i'm not saying balance can only be attained without a supercharger or turbocharger.
let me rephrase from my earlier post. this car is all about balance AND low cost. yes, you can add boost to this car and have a lot more torque and hp with minimal weight gains. and the car would cost $32k. not to mention all the added maintenance cost that boost demands. so what's the point, when there are so many other alternatives at that price point, like the 370z, genesis coupe, the domestic pony cars, etc etc.
no, the things that distinguish this car are awesome balance (as in low weight, compact dimensions, extreme low center of gravity) and inexpensive msrp (and a hardtop, to distinguish it from a miata).
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32k?.. the WRX is AWD, and turbo charged and is 26k MSRP; the 270hp Genesis Coupe 2.0T R spec is 26k MSRP....
Both are larger, more expensive cars to make than the BRZ/ FR-S. Subaru already have the engine developed. Adding the turbo motor and all the supporting components would likely only add ~$1000 to the production costs of the car.
In addition, If you look the maintenance schedules on the Impreza, and the WRX I am quite sure you will find they are exactly the same.
What would distinguish the BRZ/FRS would be that same balance in a 2900lbs, 280hp 250 ft/lbs package at a market competitive price of 25-27k...