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Old 09-10-2019, 10:14 AM   #21234
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Really good points, an all electric 86 would almost need to be a from the ground up new car, new chassis. I dont see Toyota or Subaru doing that. Now a hybrid 86 could be really cool, but keeping weight down and the same handling characteristics would be difficult.


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The new Subaru global platform is specifically designed for electric/hybrid tech and is completely scalable in size. It could be done. I don't think it will but it is totally feasible.
Leads right back to my often repeated comment of "When does it stop being an 86/BRZ in anything but name" though.
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