Scion FR-S First Drive 2013

Scion FR-S First Drive 2013
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Slide behind the wheel of the first-ever rear-wheel-drive Scion and settle into the Recaro-style seats. Severely sculpted, with black fabric, red stitching, and prominent bolsters, they immediately telegraph the performance intentions of this 2+2-seat coupe. Drop your left leg onto the clutch pedal. The travel is short but fluid, with a discernible engagement point just short of the floor. The gearshift has short throws and positive action. The steering wheel is all business, exactly the right thickness and with minimal padding. So far, everything feels just right to the soles of your feet and the palms of your hands, and the car isn't even moving yet.

We're at Sodegaura Forest Raceway, a 1.5-mile road course tucked into a forest in Chiba Prefecture, across Tokyo Bay from Tokyo. This is our first drive of Toyota's version of the all-new, front-engine rear-wheel-drive coupe it co-developed with Subaru. We drove the Subaru BRZ last week, and the Scion FR-S (Front engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport) is virtually the same car, with some minor tuning and trim differences. Toyota will sell the FR-S as the Toyota 86 in Japan and as the Toyota GT86 in Europe, but only as the Scion FR-S in North America.

More on the Subaru connection shortly. Turn the key (other markets get push-button start) and the 200-hp, 2.0-liter Subaru flat-four engine, code-named 4U-GSE for those who care about such things, sparks immediately to life and settles into a quiet hum. Engage the clutch, select first gear, and we are off with a chirp of the rear tires, heading quickly into the tight right-hander that is Turn One at Sodegaura. Oh, wow, does this car turn in. The steering is super precise, and you have a good sense of the front of the car, even if there's not the sort of steering feel you get in a Lotus Elise or Porsche Cayman. The FR-S feels flat, balanced, neutral, natural.......

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Subaru BRZ Concept 2012

Subaru BRZ Concept 2012

Subaru BRZ Concept

Subaru BRZ that you will be able to buy will (finally) make its official debut later on at the Tokyo Motor Show, where it will join its Toyota FT-86/Scion FRS siblings. According to C/D, all three versions of the car will wear similar body panels with the exception of their faces. Subaru will apply its own mug, while the Toyota and Scion versions will be essentially identical with the exception of badging.

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Subaru will be responsible for production of all three versions, and the sporty coupe will be built at the Japanese automaker’s Gunma, Japan facility. There the cars will be fitted with 2.0-liter boxer engines and paired with either a six-speed automatic or six-speed manual gearbox.

Finally, power will be transferred exclusively to the rear wheels (there won’t be an AWD version for the Subaru) through a choice of six-speed manual or automatic transmissions.

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Subaru Impreza 2012 Trendy cars

Subaru Impreza 2012 Trendy cars
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It was a welcome change of pace to sit through a new car product presentation and not have to listen to company pitchmen repeat the adjective "best-in-class" over and over again. The simple truth is that the all-new 2012 Subaru Impreza doesn't really have best-in-class anything – power, fuel economy, cruising range, cargo capacity or even warranty. The major thing that sets the new Impreza apart from its competition is standard all-wheel drive – a Subaru staple (at least, until the rear-wheel-drive BRZ shows up).

By equipping the Impreza with all-wheel drive as standard kit, Subaru is hoping to achieve one best-in-class mention: drivability. With its brand-new 2.0-liter flat-four engine leading the charge, Subaru aims to offer a solid package that proves to be the most engaging steer in its segment. Besides, if this new car will someday form the basis for the hotter WRX and STI models, it had better be at least somewhat engaging in original recipe guise, right? We headed to the hills of New York and Connecticut to find out. ...READ MORE

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New Cars Subaru Impreza WRX 2011

New Cars Subaru Impreza WRX 2011

• 2011 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX

Should slippage occur, this system transfers more power to the wheels with the A viscous coupling locking center differential nominally distributes torque 50:50. For 2010, the new Limited trim lines expanded the WRX model's appeal to a broader range of driving enthusiasts.The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX uses the Continuous AWD version of Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. Most recently, the 2009 model received the 265-hp engine and a significant chassis tuning upgrade. of peak torque at 4,000 rpm.The WRX has been the focus of continuous improvement since its introduction. This highly responsive engine produces 244 lb.-ft. SUBARU-BOXER® engine teamed with a 5-speed manual transmission. Both are powered by a 265-hp turbocharged/intercooled 2.5-liter 4-cyl. 225/45R17."The new wide-body designs mark another major step on the continuous evolution of the Subaru Impreza WRX to give driving enthusiasts an even more compelling all-wheel drive performance package," said Tom Doll, executive vice president and COO of Subaru of America, Inc.The 2011 Impreza WRX 4- and 5-door models arrive in Subaru dealerships this summer. in the 2010 model, and tire size is now 235/45R17 vs. 17 x 7-in. vs. The standard wheels are now 17 x 8-in. The wider body designs give the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX an aggressive road presence and also allow wider track dimensions.An approximately 1.5-inch increase in front and rear track, firmer rear subframe bushings and wider 17-inch wheels and tires deliver improved grip in the 2011 WRX. Subaru of America introduced the new 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX models, which now use a wide-body design like the brand's iconic WRX STI performance flagship model.

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