Toyota GT 86/Subaru BRZ chatter/NEWS here!!!!!

[Joker]

BZR is a toyota LEVIN mike teheheeee

I was perhaps a tad too ambiguous on that one...

[madmike]

I do agree though Joker.. There probably is quiet a few Toyota's in Levin.

[EJ20T]

BRZ sounds fine to me, like most cars today that have code names, Mazdas 2,3,6 citroen C3, DS3, C4, mitsi ASX, etc

[Old Skool Subbie]

For those that are interested. Some specs/ Options have been leaked from Toyota

Ive just finished reading all 23 pages so far... Very interesting

Ive just copy and pasted all from ft86 club forum.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2096

Heres the jist of things

 

Nardi330

Scion FR-S / FT-86 / Subaru BRZ Specs and Options Revealed! 200hp / 151 lb-ft tq

Scans from a training manual.

Power/weight:

HP: 147kw (200ps) / 200hp @7000rpm

Torque: 205nm (151 lb/ft) @ 6600rpm

Weight:

2662 ponds (1210kg) for base manual (~ 2580 lbs dry weight)

2706 pounds for higher trim manual

Columns:

First 2 column are for "small FR sport", column 1 is a higher spec model, column 2 is a lower spec model. 3rd column is Mx5/Miata, 4th is RX8 and last is CRZ. It's a comparison chart.

Top Section:

The top section is the dimension in mm, length width height wheelbase, ground clearance then number of seats. Next is weight.

Top spec manual is 1230kg, auto is 1250kg.

Low spec manual is 1210kg, auto is 1230kg.

Then its turning radius.

High spec rides on 17" wheels and low spec on 16.

Second Section:

This section is engine. Boxer 4 DOHC, 1998cc. Output as listed on 1st post above. Drinks premium unleaded and 50L fuel tank.

Fuel consumption base model:

13 km/l

30.58 mpg

49.21 kmg

Fuel consumption top model:

12.4 km/l

29.17 mpg

46.94 kmg

Third Section:

This section is front engine/rear drive, transmission type, suspension type, brake then tyre size.

High spec brakes: ventilated discs front and rear.

Low spec brakes: ventilated front, non ventilated rear.

Last Section:

Last section is equipment which is not that easy to understand. First thing I notice is top spec has LSD for manual and auto while low spec only has LSD on manual. I'll post more if I can read more.

More update:

Both spec have VSC, front passenger and front and rear curtain bags. Top spec has front LED, leather steering wheel, 6 speakers audio (low spec has 2 speakers), white rev counter with shift light and sport pedals. Top spec also has "smart entry and start".

MORE THINGS OF NOTE:

Strut front, double wishbone rear suspension

Base halogens, optional HIDs on base trim, standard HIDs on high trim

LSD on all MT cars

Stability control standard

Only 2 speaker audio on base car

High Spec:

Has "high-quality fabric" (上級ファブリック).

Option for leather heated seats with Alcantara inserts.

Steel door sill insert / scuff plate (ステンレス製ドアスカッフプレート）

Interior metallic door handle inserts

Carbon fiber center console trim

Door courtesy light

Knee pad on console

The "Customize Grade" at the bottom is interesting:

the "customize grade" bare bones model is 1190 kg !!

Unpainted bumper

16 steelies (says ornament-included, guessing it includes the logo)

plastic steering wheel

NO A/C (only a heater)

Power door locks

Sunvisor (no vanity mirror)

No speakers

the car in fact does require premium unleaded gas (無鉛プレミアム)

the rear seat is one piece and is foldable (一体可動式）

did anyone mention that the high spec model comes with a digital speedo and tachometer? (デジタルスピードメーター　revメーター）

Here are translated charts (by our members Spaceywilly and dimension6!!)

Training manual images:

[Old Skool Subbie]

Heres a few other leaked bits and pieces....

[D-Style]

Any word on the turbo model?

[Old Skool Subbie]

 D-Style said:

Any word on the turbo model?

No Turbo in either Toyota, Scion or Subaru for a couple of years.

They may consider a turbo verson later down the track for midcycle refresh...?

May have to wait for the new Turbo motor to come out in 2014 before any turbo verson is consided?

[paulngui]

I really don't like what they've done with the tail lights It looked so good on the Concept II!!

[Nick_96_RSB]

First pic: the Subaru BRZ STI concept

from Top Gears website

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/new-subaru-brz-sti-revealed-2011-11-01

[Fizzy Toucan]

http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/new-subaru-brz-sti-revealed-2011-11-01

Thoughts people?

I like it.

I really like it.

A lot!

[DRFVDR]

yup it looks all good

now lets turbo the farker and do skids

[Joker]

I always wanted a 240z

[albaru]

You could call it the Subaru DVK. Joker will have to buy one

[Joker]

i know ppl with that tattoo lol

[Bugle]

Yeah I'm in

[Johnnynz]

I like the wing.

When this concept first came out I said I would probably buy one new, I'm still very keen on that idea. Might just wait a year or two until all the (inevitable) kinks are out of it.

[boon]

Me likey. If only it was 4wd.

[ODB]

 We are borg said:

yup it looks all good

now lets turbo the farker and do skids

you wont need skids with 200ps and the weight.

The million dollar question for me is: cost.

[funkytown]

 ODB']

[quote name='We are borg said:

yup it looks all good

now lets turbo the farker and do skids

/quote]

you wont need skids with 200ps and the weight.

The million dollar question for me is: cost.

hopefully it comes with no stereo or aircon option, and wind up windows / mirrors etc.. so it keeps cost down ;D

[ODB]

Think the base manual option should in theory come like that.

IMO the specs they should have had:

-track-wind up windows no aircon, manual etc

-street - electrics, leather and driver aids, manual

-nana- as above with auto

[YVNE]

another couple of pics in case anyone wanted to see different angles

(edited to add another pic)

[YVNE]

Ok so there are two threads about this? I'll post a couple more pics here too then

[Joker]

have you seen the new ken block video also?

[YVNE]

 JoKer said:

have you seen the new ken block video also?

HAHA....Ken Block?

[Firenza]

 ODB said:

Think the base manual option should in theory come like that.

IMO the specs they should have had:

-track-wind up windows no aircon, manual etc

-street - electrics, leather and driver aids, manual

-nana- as above with auto

I know that the toyota model comes with a real basic model available. Like black plastic bumpers, bare steelie wheels and rubber steering wheel basic!