2017 FR-S to get Electric Turbo?

[FlamingRectumSyndrome]

Originally Posted by MikeyBatz

Curious, how much would a e-turbo really make? 10-15 hp?

Who cares? The 200 peak horsepower these cars make is pretty much perfect for an actual sports car. The real issue (which is nicely dealt with by forced induction) is the torque dip and general lack of torque. I'd be happy with just a few pounds of boost and a car that still ran reliably on 91 octane if it would get rid of the torque dip and give another 20 or so lb-ft of torque.

[Hotrodheart]

Originally Posted by kch

motoring.com.au is full of shit. I have the real leaked 2017 specs:

I don't see where they mention the flux capacitor?!?!

[wireman957]

Okay, I've been watching this thread for a while, and I have to say this. The car could use more hp if all you're interested in is quick acceleration when flooring the throttle. I think, though, that concept is really flawed. I drove a Porsche 924 back in the 80s - yes I'm probably around T-coat's age. It developed peak hp and torque around 2500 RPM, and was very fun to drive. It had a top speed of a little over 120, had a 4-speed MT and by today's dollar cost roughly $40k USD. I looked it up. I think the problem a lot of people are perceiving with the 86 is more one of not knowing how to drive the car. The 86 is plenty fast if you understand how to shift. If you can learn to downshift smoothly, by actually learning to rev-match, this car can do just about anything quickly. I'll take a car that responds instantly to driver input and is this much fun to drive any day over something that is really fast only in a straight line for a mediocre driver who only knows how to use his right foot.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by wireman957

Okay, I've been watching this thread for a while, and I have to say this.

You're in good company. The car-is-fine-as-delivered crowd is the silent majority. I eventually got over tilting at that windmill.

TBH, FI kits are pretty damn nice. A few of my friends have them. I just prefer fuel efficiency to the extra zoom-zoom.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by wireman957

Okay, I've been watching this thread for a while, and I have to say this. The car could use more hp if all you're interested in is quick acceleration when flooring the throttle. I think, though, that concept is really flawed. I drove a Porsche 924 back in the 80s - yes I'm probably around T-coat's age. It developed peak hp and torque around 2500 RPM, and was very fun to drive. It had a top speed of a little over 120, had a 4-speed MT and by today's dollar cost roughly $40k USD. I looked it up. I think the problem a lot of people are perceiving with the 86 is more one of not knowing how to drive the car. The 86 is plenty fast if you understand how to shift. If you can learn to downshift smoothly, by actually learning to rev-match, this car can do just about anything quickly. I'll take a car that responds instantly to driver input and is this much fun to drive any day over something that is really fast only in a straight line for a mediocre driver who only knows how to use his right foot.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

You're in good company. The car-is-fine-as-delivered crowd is the silent majority. I eventually got over tilting at that windmill.

TBH, FI kits are pretty damn nice. A few of my friends have them. I just prefer fuel efficiency to the extra zoom-zoom.

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[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

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Yeah, nah.

[stevesnj]

Here's an article with an interview with Tada in October from news..com.au. Don't know if they are a real news source though. If it happens the complaining on here will be crazy. I can hear it now, "Why so small of a turbo", "We wanted more power from a "real" turbo not electric". lol

http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...-1227587347443

"With the 86 being on sale for over three years now, Tada-san said it’s due for a fairly heavy midlife update soon. This includes its exterior look, interior and finally an update to its 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine. But if you were hoping for a standard turbocharger, it’s still looking unlikely with Tada-san saying it would be “too easy”.
Interestingly though, he was very interested in the idea of fitting an electric turbocharger to the car."

[Summerwolf]

An electric turbo? That would make me instantly look to a different vehicle.

[JohnJuan]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

An electric turbo? That would make me instantly look to a different vehicle.

Your signature indicates that you already own the car?

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by JohnJuan

Your signature indicates that you already own the car?

I have a 2014 - They're talking about the redesign here.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

Here's an article with an interview with Tada in October from news..com.au. Don't know if they are a real news source though. If it happens the complaining on here will be crazy. I can hear it now, "Why so small of a turbo", "We wanted more power from a "real" turbo not electric". lol

http://www.news.com.au/technology/in...-1227587347443

Reads a lot like they pulled it from motoring.au.
This "Interestingly though, he was very interested in the idea of fitting an electric turbocharger to the car." is not a quote from him anyway (and is very poor writing as well).

If said at all it could have been more like:
Alleged reporter - "What do you think of an electric SC?"
Tada - "That is an interesting idea but there is no way we will do that"
Alleged reporter writes "Tada says is an interesting idea"

My imagined conversation holds just as much confirmed facts as the whole article.

[Demandred7]

I made the mistake of posting from motoring.au one time. Learn from others and just don't. Besides, an electric supercharger would be way better than a turbo.

[stevesnj]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Reads a lot like they pulled it from motoring.au.
This "Interestingly though, he was very interested in the idea of fitting an electric turbocharger to the car." is not a quote from him anyway (and is very poor writing as well).

Yeh true, doesn't quote him on it.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

An electric turbo? That would make me instantly look to a different vehicle.

I would not for one second, object to a factory electric supercharger (not sure turbo is the right term). The key word there being factory. If they can come up with something effective, light and reliable then who cares how it is powered? So far some of the aftermarket ones have proven that the method works and let's be totally realistic here they are never, ever going to turn this into a 300+hp car no matter how much people think it needs to be.