Despite automakers’ best efforts at secrecy, details are bound to leak during the lengthy development of a new vehicle. Such is the case with the car known as the Toyota FT-86/ Scion FR-S/ Subaru BRZ, which has had a plethora of privileged information escape onto the internet over the past few days.
Toyota FT-86, Is That You?
Pictured above is a leaked brochure featuring what appears to be the standard version of the Toyota FT-86. Compared with an example seen last week that seemed to wear Modellista aftermarket parts, this version has a cleaner body with less embellished side skirts, a slightly simpler lower front fascia and headlights devoid of LED detailing. If this is indeed the production FT-86, expect the Scion FR-S to look quite similar.
Engine Output Details
Despite a abundance of wide-ranging similarities, the Subaru and Scion/Toyota versions will differ slightly in terms of power figures. A Japanese-market spec sheet leaked by FT86 Club reveals that the Scion FR-S will make 197 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque from its Subaru-sourced 2.0-liter flat-four, giving the roughly 2700 pound car a respectable power-to-weight ratio of 13.56 pounds per horsepower.
Meanwhile, Subaru has revealed to Car and Driver that its BRZ variant will have “200 plus” horsepower, which will likely equate to around 210 to 220 ponies. Torque is estimated at around 170 lb-ft.
All versions of the new joint-effort sports car will be available with a six-speed manual or a conventional six-speed automatic which, at least in the case of the BRZ, will sport auto, manual, and “temporary manual†modes, the last of which takes driver downshifts through the paddles before returning to automatic operation.
Trim Level Breakdown
Documents that fell into the hands of FT86 Club also outlined trim levels for the Japanese-market Toyota FT-86, which gives some insight into what could be offered as accessories in America on the Scion FR-S (Scion currently employs a one trim strategy).
Top-spec cars will get a limited-slip differential, ventilated front and rear disc brakes, 17-inch wheels and carbon fiber interior trim, while mid-level vehicles will make do with unventilated rear brakes, 16-inch wheels and a limited-slip diff with the manual transmission only.
Sadly, the unique, entry-level “Customize Grade†will likely not make it to America. Its a spartan trim with 16-inch steel wheels, unpainted bumpers, a plastic steering wheel no stereo or A/C; such a car would be perfect for tuners looking for a blank slate with which to work.
Also revealed are Japanese-market Toyota Racing Development add-ons (worn by the cars in the last gallery picture), which include an aero kit, exterior and interior appearance items, performance upgrades and unique wheel options.
References
1.’Toyota FT-86 / Scion…’ view
2.’2013 Subaru BRZ…’ view
3.’TRD parts for…’ view
4.’Scion FR-S…’ view
