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1660 · 05-25-2011, 02:37 AM

My understanding is the engine was moved rearward for better balance. That means a new chassis. That also means Subaru can't do AWD. Subaru says they will have a longer wheelbase, which means they're both doing engineering on the chassis.

05-25-2011, 02:37 AM	#38
1660 On the Rise Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Toyota Location: Anaheim Posts: 289 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My understanding is the engine was moved rearward for better balance. That means a new chassis. That also means Subaru can't do AWD. Subaru says they will have a longer wheelbase, which means they're both doing engineering on the chassis.