Subaru may have its hands full with the development of a new entry-level coupe based on the Toyota FT-86, but that isn’t stopping the Japanese automaker from starting work on a new two-door performance car that could rival vehicles like the BMW M3 .
According to Auto Express, Subaru is moving ahead with plans to produce a vehicle based on the Hybrid Tourer Concept, set to debut at next week’s Tokyo Motor Show. The car will also channel the spirit of the Subaru SVX of the early 1990s.
Power for the new-age SVX is said to be sourced from a version of Subaru ’s 2.5L turbocharged boxer-four engine. Although no power figures were given, something in the 300 horsepower range seems likely.
The production Hybrid Tourer could also be one of the first Subaru vehicles to feature a hybrid drivetrain. Despite its extra emphasis on green, expect even the hybrid version of the gullwing two-door to post very decent performance numbers.
No word on when the super Subaru might hit the market, but early estimates suggest the car could carry a price tag near $60,000.
