Subaru Version Of FT-86 Confirmed...But Not Yet For U.S.

[West]

Subaru’s version of the upcoming sports car codeveloped with Toyota is definitely a go.
“There will be a Subaru version of the car; we have not yet confirmed it for the U.S.,” clarified Subaru of America director of corporate communications Michael McHale, to Motor Authority at Subaru's stand at the Los Angeles Auto show.

Some outlets have recently speculated that a Subaru version of the Toyota FT-86 won’t arrive after all, but the project is moving forward with a yet unnamed, uniquely Subaru version under development that’s “coming along quite nicely,” said McHale.

Just what might be the differences between the two? Although McHale wouldn’t talk specifics, “The Subaru’s going to be a little bit more Subaru-like, and the Toyota’s going to be a little bit more Toyota-like,” he said.

Subaru has done the majority of the engineering work for the FT-86 and will build two distinct versions of the vehicle—one for Subaru, the other for Toyota—in Japan. While it’s still officially up in the air as to whether the FT will have all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive, it would be expected that a flagship sports car would exhibit Subaru’s core qualities, including all-wheel drive with a horizontally opposed ‘Boxer’ four-cylinder engine.

The related Toyota FT-86 concept, shown at the Tokyo show in October, was rear-wheel-drive and powered by a boxer four.

Subaru has plenty of time to decide; the new sports car isn't expected to bow in production form for another couple of years.

Subaru Version Of FT-86 Confirmed...But Not Yet For U.S. - MotorAuthority

[Exitspeed]

Damn, more info that does more to confuse then clarify. Arrrrgh!

[Cone]

Yeah, pretty frusturating. If it only comes out in AWD, that'd be a shame. That's a dealbreaker for me.

[Cal]

I love manager talk.

Just what might be the differences between the two? Although McHale wouldn’t talk specifics, “The Subaru’s going to be a little bit more Subaru-like, and the Toyota’s going to be a little bit more Toyota-like,” he said.

[Exitspeed]

Yeah, pretty frusturating. If it only comes out in AWD, that'd be a shame. That's a dealbreaker for me.

Me too.

[Cal]

Why is AWD, such a buzzkill to y'all?

[Exitspeed]

Why is AWD, such a buzzkill to y'all?

Because I want a RWD car. I'm a 240 fan remember don't forget. I have no interest in buying a fun car that's AWD.

[a2cpc]

More power to you...buy the Toyota. It is still a Subaru on the inside.

[Exitspeed]

More power to you...buy the Toyota. It is still a Subaru on the inside.

I don't care what it is on the inside as long as it's RWD.

[Cone]

There's already lots of AWD cars on the market, not many RWD cars that aren't under $35,000.

[Exitspeed]

There's already lots of AWD cars on the market, not many RWD cars that aren't under $35,000.

Exactly. If you want a RWD car under $30,000 right now you can either get a V6 Mustang or Camaro, the latter would be my choice, or a Genesis. I like the Camaro but it's not really my style. I also like the Genesis, but the 4cyl turbo is a dog because of the weight.

There's really no $20,000-$25,000 RWD coupe that is lightweight and fun on the market.

[RollaMonster]

i used to have a 1980 KE70 with 4age swap and before a wrecked it it was the love of my life. god i would love another rwd.

im scared though that which ever model is better will b the one the us doesnt get. cough, levin GT-Z, cough, first generation sti, cough