Turbocharged FA20 targeted for 270hp. Confirmed for next gen WRX - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hachiroku · 12-08-2011, 12:03 PM

In some FA20 related news, according to Motor Trend, Subaru of America has just confirmed that the next generation Subaru WRX will receive a turbocharged version of the FA20 engine (from the BRZ, FR-S, GT86).

The turbo FA20 2.0L flat four motor will have a targeted output of 270 horsepowers.

For comparison, the current WRX engine is a 2.5L 265hp engine.

Mr.Jay · 12-08-2011, 12:11 PM

hopefully the mounts line up and the engine will fit

Dave-ROR · 12-08-2011, 12:18 PM

Mounts would line up, but may require a bit of work/rerouting to fit.. depends on how everything is fitted.

Syldrin · 12-08-2011, 01:04 PM

Lulz i can see where this thread is going but good find hachi.

speed-wiz · 12-08-2011, 01:23 PM

It will be interesting to learn what kind of internal changes they made. Lower-compression pistons for example. Time will tell.

blur · 12-08-2011, 01:24 PM

A 270 hp turbo BRZ sounds godly.

Levi · 12-08-2011, 01:47 PM

I don't think this engine will be in the BRZ. I think the BRZ STI will more focus on even more weight reduction rather that alot more power thanks to turbocharging.

tree fingers · 12-08-2011, 01:52 PM

Assuming that the EJ25 and this new motor are both swappable, with similar difficulty, into the BRZ, why would anyone choose the smaller displacement motor? Is DI that advantageous?

suprachica79 · 12-08-2011, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blur

A 270 hp turbo BRZ sounds godly.

You, sir, speak the truth.

Guff · 12-08-2011, 02:09 PM

I suppose if this is true then it confirms that turbo is possible?

Doesn't mean it'll be easy or cheap though, I guess...

Z_Rocks · 12-08-2011, 02:10 PM

I wonder if 270 is for WRX, how much WRX/STI will get?

SVTSHC · 12-08-2011, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blur

A 270 hp turbo BRZ sounds godly.

That's exactly what I thought when I read the article this morning. The reading was followed by loud expletives that my boss didn't appreciate.

tranzformer · 12-08-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by deejaytnk

US road system calls for turbo in race cars, all street tuners love the 10 sec boost runs once in a while head to head with a worthy opponent when cruising on the highway.

You aren't condoning street racing now are you?

SVTSHC · 12-08-2011, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by deejaytnk

In the US, all racers and auto enthusiasts are sooo power hungry that it is an addiction. Why wouldn't the BRZ STI have a turbo? On top of that, adding a turbo would enhance sales in the US along with the fact they will make more sale numbers here than anywhere else in the world, because the average middle class man can afford such a car. US road system calls for turbo in race cars, all street tuners love the 10 sec boost runs once in a while head to head with a worthy opponent when cruising on the highway.

We don't drift/race down twisty mountainous roads like the Japanese or Europeans where less weight and dynamic suspension are required. Like how there are always split markets to satisfy different sides of the globe, Turbo in North America and maybe Non-turbo everywhere else in the world. I highly doubt that, US always get the end of the stick, if turbo here in US, turbo will be everywhere. Like how European always get all the models thar are desired here like the A3 hatch, VW Sirocco, and all Type-Rs.

Not just for the bolded but for the entire post. It aggravates me how even our domestic brands held out on us until recently.

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Hachiroku Administrator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: Boxster 986 Location: Tristate Posts: 1,160 Thanks: 36 Thanked 1,977 Times in 344 Posts Mentioned: 185 Post(s) Tagged: 5 Thread(s)	Turbocharged FA20 targeted for 270hp. Confirmed for next gen WRX In some FA20 related news, according to Motor Trend, Subaru of America has just confirmed that the next generation Subaru WRX will receive a turbocharged version of the FA20 engine (from the BRZ, FR-S, GT86). The turbo FA20 2.0L flat four motor will have a targeted output of 270 horsepowers. For comparison, the current WRX engine is a 2.5L 265hp engine.

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speed-wiz Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Drives: MR2 Location: Atlanta Posts: 143 Thanks: 11 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It will be interesting to learn what kind of internal changes they made. Lower-compression pistons for example. Time will tell. __________________ Speed-Wiz

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Levi Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: Toyota Location: Germany Posts: 1,202 Thanks: 134 Thanked 138 Times in 90 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't think this engine will be in the BRZ. I think the BRZ STI will more focus on even more weight reduction rather that alot more power thanks to turbocharging.

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tree fingers Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: '93 FD3S Location: Indiana Posts: 121 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Assuming that the EJ25 and this new motor are both swappable, with similar difficulty, into the BRZ, why would anyone choose the smaller displacement motor? Is DI that advantageous?

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Z_Rocks Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Import Location: Fla, USA Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I wonder if 270 is for WRX, how much WRX/STI will get?

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