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12-20-2013, 12:12 PM | #1 | |
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Scion FR-S Turbo Hybrid Sedan Comes Into Focus
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Motortrend dropped and article I thought was interesting. http://www.motortrend.com/future/fut...es_into_focus/ "Yes folks, a turbo. But not just any turbo. Toyota will insist on a 2.0-liter turbo-boxer being bolted to a revised version of its tried and proven hybrid system, pumping out around 300 hp. In addition to a hybrid turbo powerplant, Toyota’s R&D department is currently testing in-wheel motors. Fitted at the front, they would make the four-door an all-wheel-drive sedan." Yum. I started this in the FRS thread but I know some of you might not visit it. I thought it was and interesting read. Quote:
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That's disgusting
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Thanks for sharing.
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12-20-2013, 12:23 PM | #5 |
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I love the BRZ because of its simplicity. This frs sedan seems awfully complicated
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12-20-2013, 12:38 PM | #6 |
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so it's basically a Toyota WRX? am I reading this right? and if it's the same size as the Legacy...that's pretty big that's a mid sized sedan right? I was hoping for something comparible to the coupe... like an Integra Sedan something along that size.
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NOPE NOPE NOPE
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12-20-2013, 12:46 PM | #9 |
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AWD, hybrid, turbo, sedan? 20" longer, 4" taller, 7" longer wheelbase? Probably 3000+ lbs?
I don't know how they could, in good conscience, call this an FR-S/86 sedan.
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yuck. IMO not a GT86 if it is made into a sedan/covertable or what have you..
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Other than admitting that they seriously screwed up on the WRX styling |
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When pigs fly.
That drivetrain sounds like it belongs in the BMW/Toyota joint venture rather than an economical 86 sedan which would have to slot in well under $35k to have a chance in the N.A. market. |
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it will be like the next toyota chaser lol
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i could care less about a sedan, but can see why they are doing it. Toyota has nothing in the 'fun sedan' model line up which is why I'm looking at the FR-S Monogram or elsewhere.
The hybrid AWD is interesting, I became a big believer of AWD sports cars when I used to have an Audi TT >10 years ago, and always wonder why more don't do that (outside cost) |
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