Subaru 216a (aka FT-86) Debuts Next Month!
01-14-2011, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by JonBoy,Jan 14 2011, 11:07 AM
Lexus also used a current (Camry) platform for that FWD car, so it wasn't anywhere near to being an expensive bespoke setup or chassis. That FWD setup was not CREATED for Lexus to use; they just borrowed it.
The Subaru setup is shared with Toyota so it would help lower their costs. Single-application chassis and drivetrain designs are VERY rare these days.
In other words, no, manufacturers almost NEVER have a single vehicle with a special, specific setup that is unshared with other vehicles. The only time they will usually do it is if they are an exotic vehicle manufacturer (Lambo, Ferrari, etc, etc) or they are selling a bazillion of the vehicle (Honda Civic has a single-use motor, for instance, but shares its chassis with the CR-V and is in the top four selling vehicles in the USA).
The Subaru setup is shared with Toyota so it would help lower their costs. Single-application chassis and drivetrain designs are VERY rare these days.
In other words, no, manufacturers almost NEVER have a single vehicle with a special, specific setup that is unshared with other vehicles. The only time they will usually do it is if they are an exotic vehicle manufacturer (Lambo, Ferrari, etc, etc) or they are selling a bazillion of the vehicle (Honda Civic has a single-use motor, for instance, but shares its chassis with the CR-V and is in the top four selling vehicles in the USA).
01-14-2011, 11:25 AM
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Thanks JB, I was trying to get my head around a response, and that was about what I had in mind 
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We're having a reunion for my previous company, and there's going to be like 30-35 people here tomorrow, about 1/2 of them chil'rens. So my mind isn't on Car Chat
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01-14-2011, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by JonBoy,Jan 14 2011, 11:07 AM
In other words, no, manufacturers almost NEVER have a single vehicle with a special, specific setup that is unshared with other vehicles.
01-14-2011, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by budgy,Jan 14 2011, 02:17 PM
Mustang, Corvette, Viper, I believe do not share..someone correct me if I am wrong.
Other possibles, Audi TT, GT-R.
Other possibles, Audi TT, GT-R.
01-14-2011, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by rockville,Jan 14 2011, 07:59 AM
How is Subi going to maintain the part about all their cars being AWD? That's been their trademark for years.
01-14-2011, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by azn akira,Jan 14 2011, 05:28 PM
who cares awd is gay, the more rwd cars the better
