Subaru BRZ coupe announced as name of Subaru FR-S FT-86
08-22-11, 10:12 PM
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Subaru BRZ coupe announced as name of Subaru FR-S FT-86
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Along with an announcement that they'd be showing a technology concept of it at the Frankfurt auto show next month, Subaru just dropped the name "BRZ" for its sports coupe version of the Toyota FT-86 / Scion FR-S sports coupe.
BRZ stands for "Boxer engine", "Rear-wheel drive" and "Zenith"
I'm putting my bets on the Subaru BRZ coupe being a much more exciting car than the Scion FR-S / Toyota FT-86.
PR: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1684
Along with an announcement that they'd be showing a technology concept of it at the Frankfurt auto show next month, Subaru just dropped the name "BRZ" for its sports coupe version of the Toyota FT-86 / Scion FR-S sports coupe.
BRZ stands for "Boxer engine", "Rear-wheel drive" and "Zenith"
I'm putting my bets on the Subaru BRZ coupe being a much more exciting car than the Scion FR-S / Toyota FT-86.
PR: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1684
08-23-11, 12:29 AM
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Terrible name. Sounds like "BRRRR" or my old foreign neighbor who used to flaunt his Beeperzzz, circa 1999.
This is a good example of when corporate takes over with some ethical or cultural formula, and the car guys who know the current car trends don't have a hand in it. "SC", "G", "LS", "tC", and "GT" all have nice rings to them and that's the direction Subaru should have followed.
This is a good example of when corporate takes over with some ethical or cultural formula, and the car guys who know the current car trends don't have a hand in it. "SC", "G", "LS", "tC", and "GT" all have nice rings to them and that's the direction Subaru should have followed.
08-23-11, 04:15 AM
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08-23-11, 06:09 PM
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We'll wait and see, but I think the RWD Subaru version is going to flop. People usually buy Subarus either for bad-weather traction or rallying capability....both of which generally mean a need for AWD.
The Toyota and Scion versions, though....that's another story. IMO, they have a much better chance of succeeding.
The Toyota and Scion versions, though....that's another story. IMO, they have a much better chance of succeeding.
Last edited by mmarshall; 08-23-11 at 06:15 PM.
08-23-11, 07:44 PM
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We'll wait and see, but I think the RWD Subaru version is going to flop. People usually buy Subarus either for bad-weather traction or rallying capability....both of which generally mean a need for AWD.
The Toyota and Scion versions, though....that's another story. IMO, they have a much better chance of succeeding.
The Toyota and Scion versions, though....that's another story. IMO, they have a much better chance of succeeding.
A version of the SVX was fwd so it is not like Subaru has only sold awd cars.
08-24-11, 03:26 AM
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If Subaru offers the 300hp turbo version like is rumored then that is really going create buzz and could sway enthusiasts toward the BRZ. Not sure if the Scion will offer a turbo version since they want to keep the price reasonable, it may only get the NA 200hp or so standard motor which may not be enough to many enthusiasts for a car like this.
A version of the SVX was fwd so it is not like Subaru has only sold awd cars.
A version of the SVX was fwd so it is not like Subaru has only sold awd cars.