Quote:
Originally Posted by Dimman
Good call on the RWD Toyotas... Ever heard of this little company called Lexus? IS250 is available with (shock!) a close ratio 6 speed manual or a 6 speed paddle shifting automatic. And I would bet money that they are made by Aisin. Oh, and an LSD.
Subaru designed this engine from the beginning to be upgradeable to direct injection, and has a history of making vastly different heads (actually entire motors) for the same 'number'. It was something likely already planned for with the new gen boxer.
No major mechanical parts (that we have heard about so far) are low volume/unique to this car, and that's where one of the primary costs come from.
|
yes you already mentioned the is250. care to name more? how many is250's are made and sold vs a camry or corolla? that was my point. not if toyota made any FR cars at all....
yes, but again. designing the block to be modular or whatever doesnt mean it doesnt take time and money to develop, adapt, and test new heads, pistons, rods, etc. just because a part already exists, doesnt mean you dont have to test it and see if it works as a package. its not that simple.
as an example, look at the bmw 1M. its basically a 135i with the upgraded Z4 engine and the M3 suspension bits & LSD. yet it took quite a while for them to develop. it has to carry an M badge and that means it has to work as a total package. the same can be said with the FT, toyota's new age sports coupe. sure it uses some existing parts, but they have to make sure it all works together...