Previewed in concept form, the upcoming Toyota FT-86 was introduced as a budget sports car inspired
by the Corolla AE86 and using a low-powered Subaru boxer engine capable of around 200-hp. Now,
reports suggest that with increased development costs Toyota has decided to take the project further
up-market, opting instead to run the WRX STI’s 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, producing a significant
305-hp.
Partnership on the car, often referred to as the ‘Toyobaru’ may extend further however, with Toyota and Subaru
also looking at ways to team-up on additional future models. In fact, the next-generation Subaru Tirbeca could
share a platform with the Toyota Highlander.
Toyota is expected to debut the FT-86 at the Tokyo Motor Show at the end of 2011, although some reports have
suggested we could get our first glimpse of the production model, badged as the Scion FR-S, at this year’s New
York Auto Show in April.
www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2011/01/toyota-ft-86-could-get-305-hp-subaru-wrx-sti-engine.html
Na hoffentlich kommt der nicht wirklich als Scion.... denn dann wird's wieder nichts mit einem neuen sportlichen Toyota in Europa.
