Subaru BRZ Is the new Subieyota - Page 2

thenewrick · 08-23-2011, 12:57 PM

Have they released any info on the motor yet other than it being a boxer? Is there any change it'd be 2.5L and produce over 200 hp/tq stock?

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spaceywilly · 08-23-2011, 12:59 PM

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Any guesses on how difficult it would be to add a turbo to one of these?

Easy, take the engine out, put an STI engine in. I'm sure the aftermarket will have the plumbing issues taken care of soon enough.

smokey07 · 08-23-2011, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by spaceywilly

Easy, take the engine out, put an STI engine in.

even easier -- don't buy one

53x12 · 08-23-2011, 01:06 PM

don't buy which one?

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even easier -- don't buy one

scott_gunn · 08-23-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Eyeflyistheeye

On the other hand, I wonder if Honda will file a lawsuit claiming it's too close to the CR-Z, especially since Subaru probably chose that name to one-up them.

Honda could always come back and name the next car the ARZ

spaceywilly · 08-23-2011, 01:19 PM

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even easier -- don't buy one

Yeah, who would ever want a lightweight RWD car with 300hp?

SamuraiLincoln · 08-23-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by spaceywilly

Yeah, who would ever want a lightweight RWD car with 300hp?

Not this guy ...

Corvette ZR1 FAIL - YouTube

I've had people tell me that AWD is like training wheels

russellmania · 08-23-2011, 02:12 PM

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Yeah, who would ever want a lightweight RWD car with 300hp?

not people who have to drive in the winter?

Velvet_Kevorkian · 08-23-2011, 04:15 PM

Still have not come across any *official* confirmation regarding snail power for this BRZ...cheap and nimble, sounds like my cup of tea!

Hites · 08-23-2011, 06:21 PM

Prologue? If it's anything like GT5, there's going to be a long wait before it's finally released.

import177 · 08-23-2011, 06:22 PM

I'm sorry but if the Scion version is essentially the same thing, except it looks more aggressive and has a better name, I don't care what badge is on it, i'll choose it over the Subaru version.

import177 · 08-23-2011, 06:22 PM

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Prologue? If it's anything like GT5, there's going to be a long wait before it's finally released.

Says it'll be available Spring 2012...now let's just pray that they don't push back the release date like they did for GT5...I think it was supposed to come out like Christmas 2008

JustyWRC · 08-23-2011, 06:33 PM

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I'm sorry but if the Scion version is essentially the same thing, except it looks more aggressive and has a better name, I don't care what badge is on it, i'll choose it over the Subaru version.

Remember value. Will the Scion's resale be worth as much as the Subaru?

HipToBeSquare · 08-23-2011, 06:37 PM

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screencaps from the teaser site.

Only thing that stands out to me is that the oil filter is on top, so I guess it is probably FB based after all

I hope they show more than the Geneva mockup with gold accents, rather than silver, and call it "II".

But I wouldn't put it past them. Technology concept.

Show the CAR.

"It's only a model" may be a funny quip for a monty python bit, but it doesn't cut it anymore with this project.

daveyboy · 08-23-2011, 08:05 PM

Man that engine setback relative to the struts is WEAK for non AWD sports car--so much for the boxer advantage... .

30 psi · 08-23-2011, 08:14 PM

If it will be availible spring 2012, then this means that they need to start producing them at the plants in late 2011 to build up stock to start sending around in spring, no? So then by mid 2011 they should have a final design in place and use last remaiing months to retrofit the factories to pump these cars out, no?

also,we are less than 12 months away from spring 2012 (April 2012), 8 months to be exact.......In 8 months they will finalize everything and also have the factories already not only preped to build this car but also have built enough to send to dealers?

Dunno but we are 8 months away from Spring 2012 and this car still has alot of unanswered questions..........OR is Subaru pulling our leg and is already further than we think but keeping it all under wraps just to build up hype?

Burnman · 08-23-2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HipToBeSquare

I hope they show more than the Geneva mockup with gold accents, rather than silver, and call it "II".

But I wouldn't put it past them. Technology concept.

Show the CAR.

"It's only a model" may be a funny quip for a monty python bit, but it doesn't cut it anymore with this project.

From the teaser it looks like the engine will be the real one, instead of that hacked-up, chrome-plated, headache-inducing Geneva one.

Hoping that if they're showing the finalized mechanicals, they will at least give engine specs, too.

IWantASuby · 08-23-2011, 10:21 PM

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I hope they show more than the Geneva mockup with gold accents, rather than silver, and call it "II".

But I wouldn't put it past them. Technology concept.

Show the CAR.

"It's only a model" may be a funny quip for a monty python bit, but it doesn't cut it anymore with this project.

I'm not holding my breath either. Probably a few minor cosmetic changes to the engine and drivetrain display and thats it.

Burnman · 08-23-2011, 10:34 PM

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I'm not holding my breath either. Probably a few minor cosmetic changes to the engine and drivetrain display and thats it.

If you compare the teaser motor to the Geneva motor, it is much more complete. The Geneva one was cut up to show sections, and with the chrome plating, made it really hard to figure out what you were looking at.

We will see, too, if the brake calipers are on the opposite ends on the front wheels.

I'm thinking this will be a pretty solid representation of what we are getting this time. The Geneva one seemed very thrown-together-at-the-last-minute evidenced by the confusing RWD/AWD info plaque.

brettjr25 · 08-23-2011, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by spaceywilly

Easy, take the engine out, put an STI engine in. I'm sure the aftermarket will have the plumbing issues taken care of soon enough.

Isn't the Toyota version getting a turbo? If he wants a turbo why not purchase the toyota/scion one. Same car but with turbo and you don't have to turbo it yourself..or..do an engine swap.

lil'redwagon · 08-24-2011, 12:05 AM

kidding aside, subaru is really going to look stupid if they can't make this car look good. the scion is looking fantastic. if subaru does it's usual, "looks-only-a-mother-can-love" styling, they're going to have their asses handed to them. they'll end up only selling 1/20th of what scion sells, after doing 1/2 of the r&d! i doubt that people are going to go flocking to it just because it has a boxer motor. especially if the scion motor is in the same ballpark, powerwise. come on, subaru! don't let us down!

edit: for reference, here's the scion version...

woodys77 · 08-24-2011, 12:27 AM

WOW

lil'redwagon · 08-24-2011, 12:39 AM

right? please subaru, don't make THE SAME CAR look like a turd!

4S-TURBO · 08-24-2011, 12:47 AM

Why not just name it Alcyone and be done with it?

HipToBeSquare · 08-24-2011, 12:53 AM

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Why not just name it Alcyone and be done with it?

I really wish people would stop asking that. It was suggested on Jalopnik as well.

As if it isn't enough of a twist on the thorn in the sides of fans of Subaru AWD coupes, that this isn't one...

But to have people suggest that this should share the same name as a completely different car, is just another twist on that thorn.

The only things this car has in common with an XT or SVX (the cars that previously bore the Alcyone name) is that it has two side doors, four wheels, and pistons opposed to each other.

Different layout, different execution, and a DIFFERENT PURPOSE.

08-24-2011, 12:05 AM	#46
lil'redwagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 10854 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Hunt Valley, MD. Vehicle: 2002 Sedan V8 ej207 Dom 3 XT-R, 400WHP	kidding aside, subaru is really going to look stupid if they can't make this car look good. the scion is looking fantastic. if subaru does it's usual, "looks-only-a-mother-can-love" styling, they're going to have their asses handed to them. they'll end up only selling 1/20th of what scion sells, after doing 1/2 of the r&d! i doubt that people are going to go flocking to it just because it has a boxer motor. especially if the scion motor is in the same ballpark, powerwise. come on, subaru! don't let us down! edit: for reference, here's the scion version... Last edited by lil'redwagon; 08-24-2011 at 12:11 AM.

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08-23-2011, 12:57 PM	#26
thenewrick Scooby Specialist Member#: 240649 Join Date: Mar 2010 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Tallahassee Vehicle: 2004 WRX STi WRB	Have they released any info on the motor yet other than it being a boxer? Is there any change it'd be 2.5L and produce over 200 hp/tq stock? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Velvet_Kevorkian Scooby Newbie Member#: 274908 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicle: 2001 Legacy wagon :D WM	Still have not come across any official confirmation regarding snail power for this BRZ...cheap and nimble, sounds like my cup of tea!

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Hites Scooby Specialist Member#: 138997 Join Date: Jan 2007 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Belle Center, OH Vehicle: 0000 Nothing	Prologue? If it's anything like GT5, there's going to be a long wait before it's finally released.

08-23-2011, 06:22 PM	#36
import177 Scooby Newbie Member#: 123096 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Pittsburgh, PA/ Blacksburg, VA Vehicle: 06 LGT Spec B #371	I'm sorry but if the Scion version is essentially the same thing, except it looks more aggressive and has a better name, I don't care what badge is on it, i'll choose it over the Subaru version.

08-23-2011, 08:05 PM	#40
daveyboy Scooby Specialist Member#: 35419 Join Date: Apr 2003	Man that engine setback relative to the struts is WEAK for non AWD sports car--so much for the boxer advantage... .

08-23-2011, 08:14 PM	#41
30 psi Scooby Specialist Member#: 152599 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: In my STI Vehicle: 04 STI - SQC#292 Java Black Pearl	If it will be availible spring 2012, then this means that they need to start producing them at the plants in late 2011 to build up stock to start sending around in spring, no? So then by mid 2011 they should have a final design in place and use last remaiing months to retrofit the factories to pump these cars out, no? also,we are less than 12 months away from spring 2012 (April 2012), 8 months to be exact.......In 8 months they will finalize everything and also have the factories already not only preped to build this car but also have built enough to send to dealers? Dunno but we are 8 months away from Spring 2012 and this car still has alot of unanswered questions..........OR is Subaru pulling our leg and is already further than we think but keeping it all under wraps just to build up hype?

08-24-2011, 12:27 AM	#47
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lil'redwagon Scooby Specialist Member#: 10854 Join Date: Oct 2001 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Hunt Valley, MD. Vehicle: 2002 Sedan V8 ej207 Dom 3 XT-R, 400WHP	right? please subaru, don't make THE SAME CAR look like a turd!

08-24-2011, 12:47 AM	#49
4S-TURBO Scooby Specialist Member#: 67807 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: H-6 fury! Vehicle: '02 McIntosh stereo ...with a Subaru attached	Why not just name it Alcyone and be done with it?