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I think those headlights are possibly design study for the LED unit that comes with production models. The plastic piece is probably there in place of the LED strip for test purposes. While ppl are pointing out the CF trim, etc on it. I also noticed that the finish of that housing is really poor to be anything production.
I can see why Toyota might have lowered the revs and power output. Subaru is the one who is supposed to bring out a higher power model later. (STi anyone?) I'm guessing that additional output will be left to Subaru to figure out. I'm sure they can rev high enough to match or overcome S2000. The pistons have coatings on the sides and the engine is more balanced than inline-4 in S2000. I won't be surprised to see additional 1,000 rpm unlocked on factory engine without major issues.
I'm also digging the Fujiwara Tofu AE86. I hope Toyota sponsors an event to bring the Drift King and other people to do a challange time attack with similar spec cars. (namely S2000, S15, RX-8, Genesis Coupe, RS-X) It will be a big publicity event on the Tube and good way to see how the cars match up in different areas of the track.
I noticed that the core frame of the body has a support running in the middle of the roof. This car will NOT have any sun-roof with that in place. I don't think they will go back to design board just to put one on.
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Last edited by Soravia; 12-02-2011 at 01:58 AM.
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