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Toyota’s FT-86 concept will be officially revealed next week at “Tokyo Motor Show. it has attractive & aggressive aesthetics, Subaru-sourced boxer engine and a rear-wheel drive. it adds up a passion to the Japanese automaker’s sterile lineup. The vehicle is collaboration between Subaru and Toyota.
The little coupe design is well disguised, but looks like a Fuji Heavy project, as it shares some Subaru design hallmarks. The masked prototype designed on the shape of the WRX, with a snub nose, bold and bulging curves. The big hood gives aggressive appearance. The rump is Impress hatch-like. The massive rear wing is disguised by heavy camo. It isn’t sure that the shape and form the production bodywork, but don’t be surprised to see the Scooby crew make a chunkier aesthetic than Toyota.
The vehicle’s basic layout, the 2+2 cabin is placed over rear axle, appears as favor motivation by the rear wheels. The Subaru will sport direct-injection 2.0 liter boxer engine sitting under the hood. If it can produce nearly 200 horsepower, it will be superb for the Subaru, since the Toyota FT-86 is found to be a foot short to an Impreza. The spy photo shows a tiny form factor. Adding turbocharging means a tuner’s delight and compatible to big boys.
word out is that Subaru is not sold on the idea of rear-wheel drive Toyota-designed, which may contradict Subaru’s all-wheel drive signature. Subaru could add its trademark drivetrain, perhaps Toyota is bossing.