Report:*Subaru's*STi*readying*high-performance FT-86 variant

[West]

Subaru’s version of the FT-86 sports coupe may be lagging behind its Toyota counterpart in the development process, but a new report indicates the Subie version will be well worth the wait. In addition to a standard Subaru model, the Japanese automaker is said to be working on a high-performance variant.

Subaru is currently working on the standard version of the tow-door but, according to Auto Express, Subaru is also readying a high-performance spin off, codenamed 086A. Like all high-performance Subaru models, the company’s STI division has been handed the task of upping the coupe’s performance quotient.

Compared to the standard car, the STI version will sport a wider stance accented by wider wheel arches, a lowered suspension, a unique body kit, bigger wheels and a more aggressive spoiler. To complete the STI treatment, Subaru will wedge a 250 horsepower version of its 2.5L boxer turbo under the car’s hood. No word is the coupe will remain rear-wheel drive or adopt an all-wheel drive system.

Those wanting STI performance at a WRX price will have to wait, however, as the sports coupe isn’t expected to debut until late 2011 at the Tokyo Motor Show – making an early 2012 market launch likely. The base version of the car is expected to bow at March’s Geneva Motor Show.

Report: Subaru’s STI readying high-performance FT-86 variant

[Exitspeed]

Makes sense.

[Cal]

That sounds pretty nice. I might end up owning the suby if it look anything like that blue rendering.

[Exitspeed]

That sounds pretty nice. I might end up owning the suby if it look anything like that blue rendering.

No way. it's gonna look like that cobbled together pile of crap testing on the Ring. lol

[soulska]

i really hope this comes true

*cleans self after explosion

[Cal]

No way. it's gonna look like that cobbled together pile of crap testing on the Ring. lol

No worse than what ricers on going to do to it



Sidenote: I seen West has put in some youtube buttons. I know another forum that could really use some of those..................

[West]

No worse than what ricers on going to do to it



Sidenote: I seen West has put in some youtube buttons. I know another forum that could really use some of those..................

That other forum has a different setup which converts URLs to videos. Although I do like this better since it does the new wide aspect. Ill see what I can do