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Originally Posted by Tcoat
The platform is not restricted to AWD it isn't even restricted to gas powered engines. It is designed to do everything they need it to do. If it can be used for a compact hatchback it can be used for a RWD coupe. How is this concept so hard for people to grasp?
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Actually, it is restricted to 4 wheel drive according to the Subaru specification. You should read more carefully. In addition, they have pictures of the basic platform and you'll see that it is "hard coded" into a 4WD format. Take a look at the frame structure and mounting points.
That said, the BRZ is a joint project with Toyota and I doubt if Toyota would approve of the inherent weaknesses of the global platform for a sports car. The proportions of the global platform are all wrong for a car as low as the BRZ. If you don't have any engineering experience, have an engineer look at the picture and then tell me how they could possibly get a RWD only low car out of that platform.