(GR86) Second Generation FR-S/BRZ insider info...

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Freakin' Florida Man

Florida Man always... wins?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

Florida Man always... wins?

[daiheadjai]

Originally Posted by Dave-ROR

No aw11? Wuss.

"Junk in the Frunk"?

[Dave-ROR]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

He just did it wrong. Everyone here knows how to microwave a microwave.. now that he's dead.

[Stephen W.]

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

You are right! We should get back to talking about trains again! Oh wait, what thread is this?

[86MLR]

Originally Posted by ThaBigUnit

First, I use to be pretty active on this form back when I owned the very first year FR-S (The best car I ever owned), but since I've had to move on to the SUV gang. Miss you all

However, I'm visiting a family member who's worked at Toyota Corporate/headquarters for 35 years. Not sure if this information has been talked about, but he has informed me on the following regarding the second generation FR-S/BRZ

-He has seen early renders and said they look incredible
- The engine will be borrowed the current Subaru Ascent (2.4L, 4-cyclinder)
- however will be bumped up to 280hp (vs 260hp in the base Ascent)
-The BRZ Version will be the only one that will have an optional turbocharger. Unknown if Toyota will offer later

I'll try and get more info out of my family member. But thoughts? Has this info already been discovered or discussed?

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It's about family friends

[ThaBigUnit]

Just the fact my thread now has over 133k views and 1.7k responses is awesome. Looking forward to the official numbers from Toyota/Subaru and how close I was back in Dec 19'

[gymratter]

https://www.caradvice.com.au/885751/...arter-of-2021/

Despite earlier reports suggesting the all-new sports car could arrive by mid-2021, CarAdvice now understands the twins could arrive in the latter half of next year.

The much-anticipated 2021 Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 coupes are expected to be in Australian showrooms at the end of of 2021.

CarAdvice understands no firm date has yet been given to local dealerships, however there is an internal expectation that – if all goes to plan – the new models will begin arriving during the fourth quarter of 2021, some six months after the model was initially expected.

No offical reason has been given for the presumed delay, however the development of several other Toyota and Subaru models have been similarly affected by slowdowns caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Last month the car was spied testing near Toyota's research and development centre in Michigan, with much clearer spy shots emerging only days later.

The current generation models are built at Subaru's assembly plant in Japan, and feature a naturally-aspirated 2.0-litre boxer engine producing 152kW and 212Nm.

Subaru and Toyota have maintained they are looking to increase the power output for the new model, however there has been much speculation about what specific powertrain will be used.

Earlier this month CarAdvice reported that the car could get a naturally aspirated variant of the 2.4-litre FA24 boxer engine (shared with the 2021 Subaru Outback), however other reports have suggested the powertrain could be turbocharged.

It will likely be offered with a choice of six-speed manual transmission or an eight-speed torque-converter automatic.

[JesseG]

Originally Posted by ThaBigUnit

Just the fact my thread now has over 133k views and 1.7k responses is awesome. Looking forward to the official numbers from Toyota/Subaru and how close I was back in Dec 19'

No kidding! You are riding the 2nd gen 86/BRZ wave until the end. The only thing better would have been to start a MkV Supra thread around 1998. It would need to be on its own server. Lol


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[soundman98]

i love that he still seems to think we're here for his information...

[dpfarr]

From a Subaru email today

Originally Posted by Subaru

NEW
2021 Subaru Crosstrek
Sometimes it takes distance to find adventure! Meet the restyled 2021 Crosstrek. With its newly available 182-hp SUBARU BOXER® engine, it can go over 500 miles on a single tank.

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by soundman98

i love that he still seems to think we're here for his information...

Im surprised he still think its HIS information....

[gymratter]