6/23/14 - Could the Subaru BRZ Be Dropped Entirely? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

468Power · 06-23-2014, 12:27 PM

FYI - 6/23/14 - Could the Subaru BRZ Be Dropped Entirely?

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/6/2...irely-7721034/

Interesting rumors!

Will @ 468power

SkAsphalt · 06-23-2014, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 468Power

FYI - 6/23/14 - Could the Subaru BRZ Be Dropped Entirely?

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2014/6/2...irely-7721034/

Interesting rumors!

Will @ 468power

Just wanted to let you know, this was posted a few days ago, in the BRZ forum, from a different source (which is how it was a few days older)

no one seems overly pleased with the rumor, or its validity.

The BMW partnership is for a full sized sports car (or mid-sized modular platform according to motor trend), bmw does not make an affordable entry anything really..so I do not see the partnership replacing the subaru one here.

But really,

raytrix · 06-23-2014, 12:34 PM

April Fools!!!

468Power · 06-23-2014, 12:34 PM

IMO - A robust inline 4 or 6 like the BMWs or Toyota 2JZs would be pretty sweet engine for a light weight RWD lower cost platform such as the FT86.

Turbo95eg6 · 06-23-2014, 12:38 PM

I love how they always post up stock photos of current lineups, like it validates their rumors. Oh geez look, a stock factory interior!

Sleeperz · 06-23-2014, 12:53 PM

This second project car between BMW and Toyota will essentially be replacements for the BMW Z4 and Toyota GT86 / Scion FR-S come 2017. What is known about the project is that it will be the first mid-engined mainstream two-seater model for both brands and will likely sport a hybrid power train with a six-cylinder engine.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...z7-models.html

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...ebut-2017.html

Demandred7 · 06-23-2014, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sleeperz

This second project car between BMW and Toyota will essentially be replacements for the BMW Z4 and Toyota GT86 / Scion FR-S come 2017. What is known about the project is that it will be the first mid-engined mainstream two-seater model for both brands and will likely sport a hybrid power train with a six-cylinder engine.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...z7-models.html

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...ebut-2017.html

Wouldn't a mid-engine be a successor to the MR2? And not the 86 platform?

Chen · 06-23-2014, 01:08 PM

Didn't they say it was supposed to be a hyper car. Kind of like the i8?

Rampage · 06-23-2014, 01:58 PM

There is nothing in that article except rehashed speculation, rumors and innuendos. I do not understand why online sources even bother to type out and post crap like this like this. Oh wait,.......click bait.

vh_supra26 · 06-23-2014, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SkAsphalt

Just wanted to let you know, this was posted a few days ago, in the BRZ forum, from a different source (which is how it was a few days older)

no one seems overly pleased with the rumor, or its validity.

The BMW partnership is for a full sized sports car, bmw does not make an affordable entry anything really..so I do not see the partnership replacing the subaru one here.

But really,

Thats actually not true. The first joint BMW/Toyota car will be a midsize, not a full size.

Currently what is being reported is Toyota and BMW are working on a new modular platform that will underpin all future sports car for both companies.

Going to a joint modular platform will save a lot of time and R&D for both BMW and Toyota. But again, everything is rumors at this point so take it with a gain of salt.

vh_supra26 · 06-23-2014, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Rampage

There is nothing in that article except rehashed speculation, rumors and innuendos. I do not understand why online sources even bother to type out and post crap like this like this. Oh wait,.......click bait.

While I do agreed with you for the most part, people said the same when Peter Lyon of MotorTrend reported that Toyota was working on a LC (SC replacement) and new Supra concept (with FT-HS styling cues).

I'm not saying the media is always right, but we shouldn't be saying every report is "BS" if you will. But than again, only time will tell.

http://wot.motortrend.com/lexus-work...ment-9697.html

http://wot.motortrend.com/we-hear-ne...id-145159.html

Tromatic · 06-23-2014, 02:26 PM

It must suck to have a sweet little car in your driveway but spend all of your time worrying about what the next version might be.

SkAsphalt · 06-23-2014, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

Thats actually not true. The first joint BMW/Toyota car will be a midsize, not a full size.

Currently what is being reported is Toyota and BMW are working on a new modular platform that will underpin all future sports car for both companies.

Going to a joint modular platform will save a lot of time and R&D for both BMW and Toyota. But again, everything is rumors at this point so take it with a gain of salt.

My mistake, autoblog kept saying full sized when I read reports

gramicci101 · 06-23-2014, 02:35 PM

I have to say, I really like the BMW Z7 concept pic. A Z7M that looked like that wouldn't be too bad at all.

Now if only I could afford it...

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