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Subaru BRZ STi Concept coming in Tokyo
Posted by godong car on Thursday, 26 January 2012
Subaru will display the BRZ STi Concept at this year's Tokyo Auto Salon. The concept comes with a roof and a bonnet out of carbon fiber, like the Impreza tS, wider tires (215 at the front and 225 at the back - 18" rims) and a few other cosmetic bits and bobs, such a a small rear spoiler etc. In terms of the oily bits, no changes have been made.
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Official Subaru BRZ teaser image
Posted by godong car on Monday, 7 November 2011
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Subaru reveals photos of BRZ Concept STi
Posted by godong car on Tuesday, 1 November 2011
Subaru has revealed photos of the BRZ Concept STi ahead of its debut at the LA Auto Show.
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Latest scoop on FT-86: G's and STi versions to get turbo power
Posted by godong car on Friday, 26 August 2011
BC has published an article with the latest scoop on the FT-86 / BRZ. According to a summary that I was provided with, Toyota is planning to fit an 1.6-liter turbocharged engine one year after the initial introduction of the model. Now, what seems rather strange to me is the fact that BC claims that the turbocharged engine will be fitted in the G's / STi versions, while the "normal" versions will be powered by the naturally aspired 2.0-liter engine.
In any case, the article also mentions that the new turbo engine will be fitted in the new Subaru Impreza WRX STi as well, producing 270ps. BC also claims that the differences between the FT-86 and the BRZ (or whatever the official name will be) will be on the front and rear ends.
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New Impreza WRX to be powered by 1.6 turbo engine
Posted by godong car on Saturday, 16 July 2011
Since the new-gen Subaru Impreza has been launched, Subaru is now working on the new WRX version. According to the latest rumours, the new WRX will be powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine, which will be capable of delivering 270 PS. The STi version will get an even more powerful version of the new engine delivering 300 PS.
The use of a 1.6-liter engine makes it also possible for Subaru to return to WRC and already, Ikuo Mori has said during the shareholders meeting on June 24 that a new sports car will be launched in 2014.
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All-new Subaru Impreza officially revealed!
Posted by godong car on Wednesday, 20 April 2011
Finally, the all-new Subaru Impreza has been revealed, and although the sedan version is a disappointment compared to the striking concept, the 5-door one isn't that bad IMO. In any case, it's a huge improvement compared to the previous-gen model.
It's lighter, faster, more frugal, stiffer, nicer inside, has a better suspension and more interior room, all the while being the same size as the previous generation. Said Subaru Production Line Manager James Todd, "it's all upside."
European versions of the Impreza will be powered by an all new 4-cylinder 1.6L Boxer petrol engine and will be available with either a new five-speed manual transmission or Subaru’s Lineartronic CVT.
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Subaru presents XV Concept at Shanghai
Posted by godong car on Tuesday, 19 April 2011
Subaru presented the XV Concept at the Shanghai Auto Show, which looks very similar to the rendering posted a few days ago (earlier post). Subaru hasn't revealed if it will head to production, but expect to see it in the showrooms in late 2012 or early 2013, although many nice features will not make into production. I have to admit that I have been so disappointed from the new Impreza (earlier post) and therefore, I don't pay much attention to the actual concepts presented by Subaru...
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All-new Subaru Impreza fully uncovered.... sadly!
Posted by godong car on Friday, 8 April 2011
So, this is the all-new Subaru Impreza. Similarities with the concept??? None. New design language? Eeer, I don't think so.
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First official photo of all-new Subaru Impreza
Posted by godong car on Wednesday, 6 April 2011
The all-new Impreza will be reveled at the New York Auto Show this month and this is the first official photo. Hmm, after an impressive concept car... this is what we will get. I will wait for more photos before making any more comments...
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Subaru's new compact SUV
Posted by godong car on Tuesday, 5 April 2011
Subaru has already introduced the XV variant of the current-gen Impreza, which is Subaru's idea of a compact SUV, and with the next-gen model around the corner, an Impreza XV successor will also be introduced. This is a rendering published by Mag-X and according to the article, the new Impreza-based SUV will be introduced in January 2013.
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BC's impression of new 2014 Subaru Legacy
Posted by godong car on Monday, 4 April 2011
Back in January, Mag-X published a rendering of the new Legacy (earlier post), which is expected to be launched in 2014. Now, it's BC's turn and this is the rendering from the latest issue. According to the article, power is likely to come from a 3.6L boxer engine (EZ36) with a power output of 250 ps and 30.5 kgm of torque. A fuel efficiency of 16.0 km/L seems realistic and prices should be around ¥ 4,500,000.
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New Subaru Impreza STi rendering
Posted by godong car
We know that a new Impreza is about to be launched this year, as the current model is not a great success for Subaru. BC has come up with this interesting STi rendering, claiming that power will come from a 2.0L boxer engine (FB20) delivering 300 ps. The new Impreza STi should be able to achieve a fuel efficiency of 13.0 km/L.
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Yet another Subaru 216A (FT-86) rendering!
Posted by godong car on Sunday, 3 April 2011
First of all, I would like to apologise for the lack of posts during the last few weeks, but as you can imagine, the earthquake in Japan has slowed things down.
On Friday, a couple of magazines arrived from Japan and this is the first post, as more will follow. So, this is the latest rendering of Subaru's 216A and according to Best Car magazine, it is likely to also get a turbocharged version of the FB20 engine producing 250 ps and 30.0 kgm of torque (compared to 200 ps and 21.0 kgm of the naturally aspired version). An even more powerful version with 300 ps is on the cards (STI?!).
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Latest rendering of Subaru 216A (FT-86)!!!
Posted by godong car on Monday, 14 March 2011
Following the 2011 Geneva Motor Show where Subaru displayed the Boxer Sports Car Architecture (earlier post), now it's time for the latest rendering which has been published by Japanese Best Car magazine.
Best Car continues to claim that the naturally aspired 2.0L Boxer engine will deliver 200 ps (@ 7,200 rpm) and 21.0 kgm of torque at 4,600 rpm. Prices are expected to range between ¥ 2,300,000 and ¥ 2,600,000.
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First live photos of Subaru Boxer Sports Car Architecture (216A) from Geneva
Posted by godong car on Monday, 28 February 2011
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First teaser photo of Subaru’s 216A (FT-86) concept!
Posted by godong car on Tuesday, 22 February 2011
So, here is the first glimpse of Scooby's new rear-drive sports coupe concept ahead of its Geneva debut!!!
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Rear view of Subaru 216A (FT-86) STi rendering!
Posted by godong car on Friday, 18 February 2011
OK, we have seen the specific rendering by BC several times (earlier post), but this is the first time I came across with a rear view!
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Best Car Super Scoop Special issue arrived!!!
Posted by godong car on Thursday, 17 February 2011
The BC Super Scoop Special issue has just arrived from Japan, so stay tuned for a lot of news!!!
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New FB20 engine fitted in 2011 Subaru Forester
Posted by godong car on Thursday, 10 February 2011
Subaru has launched its third-gen boxer design, which is fitted in the 2011 EUDM Forester. The new boxer engine is badged as FB20, replacing the EJ20 one, and according to Subaru, it's around 10% more fuel efficient. The specific version of the engine doesn't come with direct injection, but Subaru has improved a lot of other areas.
The combustion chambers have been redesigned and they are now more compact, there are chain-driven cams and intriguingly "bent" connecting rods (they allow installation and maintenance work without separating the block). The piston stroke has been increased and the valvetrain has been modified. The block and head have been also redesigned and the oversquare layout of the EJ engine (92 x 75 mm) has changed now to an undersquare layout of 84 x 90 mm. Those changes have resulted to improved low and mid-range power delivery and the FB20 engine fitted in the new Forester delivers 148 hp.
I really look forward what else Toyota and Subaru will change in the FB20 version which will be fitted in the FT-86.
The combustion chambers have been redesigned and they are now more compact, there are chain-driven cams and intriguingly "bent" connecting rods (they allow installation and maintenance work without separating the block). The piston stroke has been increased and the valvetrain has been modified. The block and head have been also redesigned and the oversquare layout of the EJ engine (92 x 75 mm) has changed now to an undersquare layout of 84 x 90 mm. Those changes have resulted to improved low and mid-range power delivery and the FB20 engine fitted in the new Forester delivers 148 hp.
I really look forward what else Toyota and Subaru will change in the FB20 version which will be fitted in the FT-86.
More photos after the jump!
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