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October 19, 2009
Subaru 086A STi speculation
Source: 7Tune.Com
Words: Justin Karow
While the regular Subaru 086A is expected to be exactly the same as the Toyota version albeit with subtle exterior/interior styling differences, it’s the high performance STi version that’s getting the most attention now that the FT-86 Concept has broken cover ahead of this month’s Tokyo Motor Show. The standard 086A of course utilizes Subaru’s EJ20 flat-four boxer engine with D4-S direct injection, an Aisin 6-speed gearbox and a rear differential as used on the Lexus IS250/350. The rumored output of 200PS has been quoted once again as to be “almost certain” but a conflicting rumor from another source sets the output as being as low as 160PS. Nevertheless, the STi Version should answer people’s prayers for more power.
Holiday Auto (HA) reports that the STi Version will use the EJ25 2.5L engine that’s expected to produce between 240 – 250PS which is enough, HA say, to turn the 086A into a true performance car. An EJ25 turbo also hasn’t been ruled out, it seems that the Toyota/Subaru partnership have gone to great lengths to listen to what customers want and if the voices are loud enough, may come through with a boosted 086A STi. In keeping with the Impreza WRX STi, the 086A STi Version will apparently get wider front and rear guards to accommodate a wider track with wider wheels and tires. The know-how gathered from tuning the suspension for the WRX STi will be used to improve the 086A’s handling characteristics, although HA stop short of saying the parts will be directly carried over. We should also expect some additional STi only aero parts such as a unique front bumper and rear trunk spoiler to give the STi Version a more motorsports inspired look.
Although it’s not confirmed yet, there’s a strong possibility the Subaru 086A STi Version will be shown at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show or not long after at the 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon and will hit showrooms shortly thereafter.
Source: 7Tune.Com
Words: Justin Karow
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Can’t see why Subaru would use the worthless 2.5 engine.
It does not have the rev limit that the 2.0 has, the 2.5 has issues with the tune from factory for 5 years in a row now which can cause piston or ring failure among other issues caused by the tune and not enought R&D. The 2.0 motors have been used forever in the WRX’s and STI’s in Japan since the GC body style and have been a very good engine with tons of reliability and upgrades.
USDM cars seem to be watered down from the JDM versions but once these two become one of the same I think the US market will be much happier.
Of course there is not a replacement for displacement but in this case unsure reliability is out outweighed by proven engineering of the 2.0, capable of producing well over
500 HP built.
Of course we will all be driving these stock for awile so the grin that appears on our faces as the RPM shoots toward the Red Line and the smile becomes larger from ear to ear and the sinister snicker leaks out followed by uncontroled histerical laughter must be present in order to keep the following that Subaru has achieved over the years.
This is what we the Tuners expierence every time we pilot our rides down the road so I hope the right decision is made from the get go, just a thought…
this desing is cool