Subaru BRZ STI to debut in New York
04-01-2015, 10:35 AM
#21
Registered User
Thats what i think is compounding it. If it was honda doing this to the civic SI, it wouldnt be a big deal because honda isnt known for turbocharged engines like subaru is. Especially when they say "this is the better version of our sports car, but it's still not our signature motor style"
04-01-2015, 10:45 AM
#22
I don't know about you guys but i'd much rather have a powerful, high revving Naturally Aspirated engine. Instant throttle response and less shit to break.
If you want turbo charged it's not hard.... It wont take long for the Aftermarket world to catch up and develop a bolt on turbo kit.
If you want turbo charged it's not hard.... It wont take long for the Aftermarket world to catch up and develop a bolt on turbo kit.
04-01-2015, 12:20 PM
#24
Thread Starter
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/04/01/s...new-york-2015/
That being said, Autoblog is now reporting that the concept car IS turbocharged:
The Performance Concept sends a tangible message about the motorsports heritage and engineering capability of Subaru Tecnica International. STI started life as the motorsports arm of Subaru parent Fuji Heavy Industries. Appropriately, the concept car uses a racing powerplant. Under the hood is the same turbocharged, 2.0-liter boxer-four that powers the BRZ GT300 from Japan's Super GT series, estimated at around 300 horsepower and 330 pound-feet of torque.
04-01-2015, 12:29 PM
#25
Originally Posted by Kenny_Stang
This is not some elaborate April fools hoax, the New York Autoshow started today, and this vehicle (along with several others posted today) were unveiled there.
http://www.autoblog.com/2015/04/01/s...new-york-2015/
That being said, Autoblog is now reporting that the concept car IS turbocharged:
If its the same weight, one wouldn't need to try to get more power. 300hp is a nice power to weight ratio. I'd love an NA motor though
04-01-2015, 02:44 PM
#27
So is it turboed or what?
04-01-2015, 02:56 PM
#28
There is a Subaru made somewhere that is something like a BRZ, track-only and has a 2.0 turbocharged power plant 
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I think the real reason Subaru has never offered this car with a turbo is because it would poach sales from WRX's/STI's.
.I think the real reason Subaru has never offered this car with a turbo is because it would poach sales from WRX's/STI's.
04-01-2015, 03:22 PM
#29
Registered User
Plus... there is still significant differentiation in the 2-door RWD vs 4-door AWD platform
04-01-2015, 04:41 PM
#30
I agree, granted there may be some cannibalization, I doubt there will be much. Those who want an awd hatch/sedan won't settle for an expensive, small rwd coupe. I for one would love a factory turbo 86, but I could only imagine what it would cost to get one. Fortunately, there really isn't anything that gets me hot and bothered for 30-50K minus the mustang, but a turbo 86 probably won't be that fast out the box, will void the warranty immediately to get it fast, and will probably go kaboom when you drive it aggressively (I'm not a believer in subaru durability these days).
This car should have came with a a turbo motor as the base motor to keep costs down and reasonable. Consider the the mustang and gen coupe offer a turbo I4 for the mid 20s, could you imagine the fanfare if this car came with a 250+hp I4 turbo motor for mid 20s? It'd probably be sitting in my garage right now if they did.
This car should have came with a a turbo motor as the base motor to keep costs down and reasonable. Consider the the mustang and gen coupe offer a turbo I4 for the mid 20s, could you imagine the fanfare if this car came with a 250+hp I4 turbo motor for mid 20s? It'd probably be sitting in my garage right now if they did.