09-03-2020, 02:12 PM | #337 |
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imo they are probably just testing tires. pretty sure this was the test mule with the new drivetrain.
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Everything I can see points to it being a test mule. This particular one is another of the hodgepodge mules that gets used to test everything, check out the BRZ badging with the 86 rear bumper. It also was previously testing some aerodynamics, check out the drilled holes and leftover brackets for mounting sideskirts and rear spats. In this case I'm willing to bet it's a powertrain reliability mule. They'll use these things to rack up miles on the new drivetrain while trying to remain incognito (which is weird because they ALWAYS pull or cover the badges on these things which makes them stand out.) They probably put in some severe duty track testing which is why it looks to be running RE71R's or Direzzas.
I've got a degree in automotive design and live in LA, and have lived in Detroit, two common stomping grounds of development mules, and everything about this car screams test mule, specifically a very late stage reliability test mule.
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Never seen such kind of test mule and I've seen A LOT of test mules in my life. I just don't like to take pictures on the road just to post them on a forum. A very late stage reliability test mule? This car has not any relation with the real test mules shown some weeks ago, apart from the silly taper over the badges. Where are the side fender vents? And there is no evidence about a new power train under the hood. Some guys have a big imagination!
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That’s different car? Looks the same..
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I don't know what *that car* is supposed to be, but interesting that the guy pointed out it has a Toyota 86 front bumper. What's not mentioned is that the rear bumper is from the 86 too (there's little horizontal features on each side of the exhaust opening). Its got a BRZ trunk and fender vents, so there's some mixing/matching going on.
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You guys are... funny.
We have a near production-spec camo car with about 95% of the exterior details visible, like wheels, brakes, and no intercooler behind the grill, but you are more interested in speculating about that white car and what it could mean for the new car despite its only notable features being a stripped out interior and tape... |
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And in this case there’s also the 86 bumper, etc. No fender vents would mean it’s just a different kind of mule, or different stage. It may not even be related to next-gen, so who cares. Manufacturers do a lot of testing that goes unnoticed and we don’t get to know the whole picture, and older mules keep running even when the newer/pre-production ones are bein tested... It’s no big deal, kinda pointless to wonder/deny so much about those pictures. Quote:
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Just spotted another mule... In my garage?? can sadly confirm that it isnt turbo.
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Maybe they tape it up deliberately to draw attention to it so it gets posted/leaked on forums . Publicity stunt? |
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It is really just an 86 with a BRZ trunk and garnish swap. The poor dude is ashamed so covered up the badges.
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Hmm.. it looks that the new model will have an electronic parking brake (handbrake).
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