Gunkata
Drag Race Newbie
from another forum....
"Here's some of the more interesting bits from the article:
Only Subaru personnel responsible for engineering and at test track.
Engineering of the prototype dictated the final car's styling rather than vice versa.
Toyota's role was styling the car.
Production line begins May 2012 at Subaru's build center in Gunma Perfecture, Japan
Car will be welded from regular materials such as steel, except for aluminum hood
Subaru and Toyota will share nearly identical versions, sharing:
Subaru flat four FB20 2.0L 200+ hp engine, using Toyota's D4Sport dual port and direct-injection technology (7500rpm redline)
two Aisin 6-speed transmissions (one manual and a conventional automatic). Auto will have 3 modes - auto, manual, and 'temporary manual'
one basic interior
one set of body stampings and glass
** badges, wheels, and small trim items will be different
Suspension is impreza-derived, with coil-over struts in front and three-link rear suspension.
Motor will sit 4.7" lower than Impreza's placement and 9.4" inches closer to the center of the car.
No sunroof.
Notchback trunk (not a hatchback).
Target curb weight during prototyping was 2800 pounds.
Center of gravity: 17.7 inches high (1" lower than Cayman).
Base sticker expected at $28,000 (estimated). "
I'm very excited to see this come out and still keeping my fingers crossed for a high performance version - I don't care what they say, lol.
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"Here's some of the more interesting bits from the article:
Only Subaru personnel responsible for engineering and at test track.
Engineering of the prototype dictated the final car's styling rather than vice versa.
Toyota's role was styling the car.
Production line begins May 2012 at Subaru's build center in Gunma Perfecture, Japan
Car will be welded from regular materials such as steel, except for aluminum hood
Subaru and Toyota will share nearly identical versions, sharing:
Subaru flat four FB20 2.0L 200+ hp engine, using Toyota's D4Sport dual port and direct-injection technology (7500rpm redline)
two Aisin 6-speed transmissions (one manual and a conventional automatic). Auto will have 3 modes - auto, manual, and 'temporary manual'
one basic interior
one set of body stampings and glass
** badges, wheels, and small trim items will be different
Suspension is impreza-derived, with coil-over struts in front and three-link rear suspension.
Motor will sit 4.7" lower than Impreza's placement and 9.4" inches closer to the center of the car.
No sunroof.
Notchback trunk (not a hatchback).
Target curb weight during prototyping was 2800 pounds.
Center of gravity: 17.7 inches high (1" lower than Cayman).
Base sticker expected at $28,000 (estimated). "
I'm very excited to see this come out and still keeping my fingers crossed for a high performance version - I don't care what they say, lol.
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