Subaru FT-86 concept to employ a 195Kw STI engine.

WIth a lot of info coming out on the joint Subaru-Toyota ft 86 sports car, a recent Autocar blog has confirmed Subaru will use a more powerful and potent engine in its variant that could see a surge of 62 bhp on top of the Toyota counterpart. Impeccable sources have suggested that Subaru’s in house tuner STI is already working on an ‘STI’ version of the coupe, however its legendary all wheel drive gear will not be employed. Although one can argue that all-wheel drive symmetry brings about huge traction, faster acceleration times and overall cornering stability, Subaru has shelved this idea, as adding a front torque split differential, will distort the car’s dynamics, which was designed by Toyota. According to Subaru, the all-wheel drive version would increase the gross weight and add on manufacturing costs, as the coupe is supposed to retail between $50,000 to $60,000; With the Subaru version expected to be slightly more expensive, Toyota prices are set at a low $45,000. The car is said to be a sort of mixed grill, as it employs a Legacy chassis with an Impreza’s rear suspension. No word yet as to what the Subaru variant will be called. There isn’t a definite release date at this stage, as delays are expected, with Toyotaworking overtime to reduce fuel consumption of Subaru’s engine ,probably with the use of Piezzo fuel injectors. Overall though, this is a very exciting package. There aren’t many cars around today that showcase the same foundations – medium-sized, manual, rear-drive coupe; This new venture will bring the coupe within range of its closest rivals the Audi TT coupe, Nissan 370Z and Bavaria’s Z4 coupe.