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

By: Need4SSpeed

Need4SSpeed — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:27:30 +0000

Almost makes me wonder if Toyota will release the FT-86 in just RWD, and if Subie will offer it in only AWD….

By: lolrax

lolrax — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:44:09 +0000

A lot of people are saying they want RWD, but a huge portion of Subaru owners live in places where it is winter for the majority of the year which makes RWD not as much fun as it is to people in warmer climates.

I have always wanted to opportunity to drive a fast, sporty, affordable coupe. But the long Canadian winters mean I need a coupe that offers me a tough, Subaru-like vehicle with real, full time AWD.

If Subaru releases this car in RWD only, it will be a massive disappointment for the brand and Subaru customers.

By: Rally Enthusiast

Rally Enthusiast — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:31:20 +0000

I really hope they make it RWD with AWD as an option. 250hp to the rear wheels would be fun and hopefully quite affordable. And if the engine proves as tune-able as the current WRX’s 2.5 liter then with some light modifications, the engine should be cable of putting down 300hp like Car and Driver did with this WRX http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?p=26917923. I’d consider replacing my current Impreza with this if they do a good job on it!

By: Need4SSpeed

Need4SSpeed — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:23:01 +0000

Only 250hp in the STI model? Uh oh this does not look promising. And yeah unless the thing weighed around what my RSX weighs if it weighs in at any more even with AWD I can’t see this being any faster than a Mustang GT or Camaro SS.

If anything seeing that in the 09 WRX if it has a 265hp 2.5L boxer, you would hope that would at least be a midrange engine choice and then give this new Subaru like the 330hp engine or whatever is currently in the STI…

Hopefully LLN is a little off on this one because I’m hoping the Subie or Toyota version will be my next ride….

By: atoms

atoms — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:54:12 +0000

a “tow-door” eh? I’ve always wanted rocket launchers..

By: GothamCruiser

GothamCruiser — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:44:51 +0000

This car, the Toyota or Subaru, sound so promising! I just can’t wait. I understand Subaru and their AWD go hand in hand but if they make this car RWD I see it as a company that isn’t afraid to offer something new and exciting to those interested. Personally I prefer RWD anyhow.

By: A4

A4 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:42:04 +0000

Im with leftwing… there is no way they’ll put 250hp in an STI and then match it with RWD as well.
If the $17k Impreza ultimately gets a 300hp version with AWD then a $20k sports car would at least match that, I would think.

By: Soravia

Soravia — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:33:08 +0000

Genesis coupe is the size of G35, so this little thing is actually as small as the FC RX-7.

By: HINKS

HINKS — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:28:33 +0000

So when is this Ford Probe coming out?

By: leftwingagenda

leftwingagenda — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:04:17 +0000

i doubt the awd version will be 2500 lbs, tho…that adds a couple hundred pounds, usually…maybe i just need to see this concept next to something like a genesis coupe to get a sense of size…

By: archknight

archknight — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:37:26 +0000

I agree with Dr. Martens on the figures, but also at 2500lbs and 250hp it’s still up there with some of the best (S2000 anyone!!!). Besides they usually have at least 2 versions in their stable and being Subaru, AWD is definitely in the works. They will probably keep the base model RWD only and the hotter version AWD to satisfy those craving more power.

By: johnnycanuck

johnnycanuck — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:10:22 +0000

If it’s 2,500lbs with 250 hp then it’s still going to be very quick. Maybe it’s not going to be awd and that’s all the rwd chassis can handle? This is going to be a small car if as they say it’s a foot shorter than a Cobalt.

By: Dr.Martens

Dr.Martens — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:06:44 +0000

I have a feeling subaru is hiding the actual figures.
They seem too outdated………..

By: Senator Bulworth

Senator Bulworth — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:04:01 +0000

yeah, like your REALLY eminem hahahaha

By: EMINEM

EMINEM — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:02:34 +0000

Lets hope its something special

By: leftwingagenda

leftwingagenda — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:58:15 +0000

hmm…250 hp is sti level power, really? maybe all the 500+ hp supercars have dulled my senses, but that almost seems puny these days…and it’s a subie, so it better have awd as an option…i guess my version of this thing (awd, 300 hp) would hit a higher price point than subie was intending…

By: American_Cars_Crap

American_Cars_Crap — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:35:38 +0000

Sti, one of the true great multi tasking high performance cars out there. Very reliable, very fast, and easy and cheap to make it exotic car fast. Thats why I bought one.