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Being that I'm a private Subaru WRX builder, I believe that my review of the Toyota and Subaru sports coupe FT-86 has a unique approach. Take a look at what the two companies stand for when considering the FT-86 concept. Toyota on one hand, is a manufacturer of high quality vehicles that are unique in design and cost effective while serving several customer markets. Subaru is more of a specialty vehicle that focuses mainly on performance, reliability, and rally heritage. Will the FT-86 be the new rally car? I highly doubt it. Will the FT-86 be the replacement for the Toyota Supra? Not likely. Watch the review video below from Toyota, but first check out the specs.
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- 2.0 liter H4
- 200 to 250 rwhp
- Rear wheel drive
- 163.7 inches long
- 101.2 inch wheel base
- 49.6 inches tall
Video content: Toyota and Subaru sports coupe review
So what exactly is the Toyota and Subaru sports coupe FT-86? Right now it is just a concept car, but if it makes it to production it is aimed at capturing the rear wheel drive JDM performance market. Some say it's the replacement Toyota Supra, but I beg to differ. There will be another release of the Toyota Supra, read more here. It resembles the Supra, however it is not a Supra. This vehicle is more like a blend of the Impreza and Supra, maybe we can call it the Imprupra. Whatever it is, it strongly resembles the late model Impreza and Supra. However, there is no way this is the return of the Supra thanks to it's small 2.0 displacement! What kind of Supra could possibly have a two liter four cylinder engine? Not any in my book.
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Whether you are a Toyota or Subaru fan, the two rally competitors have came together finally and built a vehicle we all can enjoy. This vehicle is not going to see rally use however, it sits too low and being rear wheel drive will not be able to enter the more popular classes of the sport. However, it's 2.0 liter design will keep it under 2000cc class for rear wheel drive, which may make it a popular competitor. The smaller chassis and light weight frame combined with aerodynamic appeal will make this vehicle ideal for street tuners, track racers, and avid enthusiasts that just like to own a fast looking stock vehicle. Sure to catch the attention of many, check out this rendition of the FT-86 tearing up the streets of Gran Turismo.
Video content: Toyota FT-86 virtual test drive
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Comments
Looks really cool. Looks a lot cooler than the Hyundai Genesis 2.0.
Yeah this thing is pretty sweet, I can't wait to see it in action after some builders get a hold of it.. I'm sure we can do all the good stuff we do to the Impreza's but applied on this more autocross/pavement friendly chassis
looks pretty damn fine.probably could whoop a superleggra
uh who ever wrote this is stupid. why is this called the ft-86? because its after the toyota corolla ae86 trueno! known for its extreme drifting ability. not for rally racing like the four wheel drive impreza sti. it doesn't have a big engine because you don't need a big engine to drift. drifting is a beauty and this car is made to drift. Go read the real reviews and specs at motortrend.com. the supra is made to drag not drift like this ft-86. there is a difference.
wow you are right i'm going to motortrend.com
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