Subi Coupe

GoLawrence · 05-31-2008, 08:44 PM

Subaru Coupe

More rumors and illustration about the joint Toyota/Subaru small coupe coming up next year.

They are talking about a smaller 2.0 Liter Boxer engine with 220hp.
More than enough for a small car.

We would only get the Subaru version. The Toyota might be for Japan only.

A sub-$20 000 coupe with the great Roo engine? That sounds great.

I agree with one of the posters about Subaru offering FWD in the US.
Most people do not need and will never use AWD. Give people a choice of the cheaper and more economical FWD (Like they used to)
They thought they would be special by only offering AWD cars. But what would make them special is a bit more originality in their designs.

From:
The Hollywood Extra

USNSTI · 05-31-2008, 08:49 PM

I like that design. If Subaru were going to ditch AWD I would prefer they do it for RWD though. Well, we know that is not going to happen.......

AndresDiaz · 05-31-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USNSTI

I like that design. If Subaru were going to ditch AWD I would prefer they do it for RWD though. Well, we know that is not going to happen.......

Yeah RWD>FWD

***solovus*** · 05-31-2008, 08:56 PM

Subaru ditch AWD...I very much doubt it. One of their advertising points is the whole "AWD in every car" idea. I would be shocked if they offered a FWD. In addition...how the hell would this even occur given the boxer engine...fitting a driveshaft under the engine is one thing, but an entire transmission in a sport coupe...I VERY much doubt it, the geometries would be disgusting. It would handle like a U-Haul.....

**04STiguy79** · 05-31-2008, 08:57 PM

I def rock that, do a tranny swap with straight cuts and throw a Build block and that piggy! She would be ready to hit the strip

**04STiguy79** · 05-31-2008, 08:58 PM

Oh and the 04 is not going anywhere FWDFTL

USNSTI · 05-31-2008, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solovus

Subaru ditch AWD...I very much doubt it. One of their advertising points is the whole "AWD in every car" idea. I would be shocked if they offered a FWD. In addition...how the hell would this even occur given the boxer engine...fitting a driveshaft under the engine is one thing, but an entire transmission in a sport coupe...I VERY much doubt it, the geometries would be disgusting. It would handle like a U-Haul.....

How would a RWD transmission be worse than an AWD one? It's just the same engine with a (smaller) trans under it, then a driveshaft going back to the diff. I know it's not likely to happen. It won't be because it won't fit though.

Howie STi · 05-31-2008, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solovus

Subaru ditch AWD...I very much doubt it. One of their advertising points is the whole "AWD in every car" idea. I would be shocked if they offered a FWD. In addition...how the hell would this even occur given the boxer engine...fitting a driveshaft under the engine is one thing, but an entire transmission in a sport coupe...I VERY much doubt it, the geometries would be disgusting. It would handle like a U-Haul.....

Just so you and every one eles is aware Subaru did make FWD cars in the '80s. Now they the cars did get good gas mileage but could not drive worth a S***. And yes they had the 1.8L H4 engines or smaller in them.

As for the car I would like to see one personaly before I make any decisions on it.

***steelgraySTi06*** · 05-31-2008, 09:44 PM

you could buy a front wheel drive impreza up to 96 or 97

chargedvette02 · 05-31-2008, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoLawrence

Subaru Coupe

From:
The Hollywood Extra

I think it's just a photo chop. The mirrors and crap like that are very similar. Got the comparison off of the RSX forums BTW.

iluvsti · 05-31-2008, 10:09 PM

I agree looks to be photoshop.

CO2.5i · 05-31-2008, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solovus

Subaru ditch AWD...I very much doubt it. One of their advertising points is the whole "AWD in every car" idea. I would be shocked if they offered a FWD. In addition...how the hell would this even occur given the boxer engine...fitting a driveshaft under the engine is one thing, but an entire transmission in a sport coupe...I VERY much doubt it, the geometries would be disgusting. It would handle like a U-Haul.....

I just got back from Israel and saw dozens of 1.6l Imprezas that did not have rear differentials. I don't believe they advertise "AWD in every car" in all regions. Especially in regions where MPG is more important then traction.

BobDigi5060 · 06-01-2008, 10:23 AM

Our GDs were the first chassis meant to be strictly AWD. As long as the top of the line coupe has AWD I could care less what a base model offers. Just give it the STi treatment

GoLawrence · 06-02-2008, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chargedvette02

I think it's just a photo chop. The mirrors and crap like that are very similar. Got the comparison off of the RSX forums BTW.

Yes and No, it's ironic that my 07 STI uses many bits and parts simular to my ola 99 Integra GSR.

***snorky*** · 06-02-2008, 09:24 AM

photo chop or not, I like it.

05-31-2008, 08:44 PM	#1
GoLawrence Junior STI Driver Car: Pearl White 07 STi Fav Mod: Left foot, Right hand, then my right foot! Location: San Jacinto, CA Posts: 89 Join Date: Jun 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Subi Coupe Subaru Coupe More rumors and illustration about the joint Toyota/Subaru small coupe coming up next year. They are talking about a smaller 2.0 Liter Boxer engine with 220hp. More than enough for a small car. We would only get the Subaru version. The Toyota might be for Japan only. A sub-$20 000 coupe with the great Roo engine? That sounds great. I agree with one of the posters about Subaru offering FWD in the US. Most people do not need and will never use AWD. Give people a choice of the cheaper and more economical FWD (Like they used to) They thought they would be special by only offering AWD cars. But what would make them special is a bit more originality in their designs. From: The Hollywood Extra This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

05-31-2008, 08:49 PM	#2
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STI Fav Mod: Boost gauge Location: San Diego Posts: 1,438 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Subi Coupe I like that design. If Subaru were going to ditch AWD I would prefer they do it for RWD though. Well, we know that is not going to happen.......

05-31-2008, 08:56 PM	#4
*solovus* Lurker Car: STIzzle Fav Mod: Tint Location: Toledo, OH Posts: 1,770 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subi Coupe Subaru ditch AWD...I very much doubt it. One of their advertising points is the whole "AWD in every car" idea. I would be shocked if they offered a FWD. In addition...how the hell would this even occur given the boxer engine...fitting a driveshaft under the engine is one thing, but an entire transmission in a sport coupe...I VERY much doubt it, the geometries would be disgusting. It would handle like a U-Haul.....

05-31-2008, 08:57 PM	#5
04STiguy79 Gold Member Car: 04 Platnm Silvr STi Fav Mod: GT35R 450+WHP Pump No Meth Location: MD,BASC Club,Team Agile Posts: 837 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Subi Coupe I def rock that, do a tranny swap with straight cuts and throw a Build block and that piggy! She would be ready to hit the strip

05-31-2008, 08:58 PM	#6
04STiguy79 Gold Member Car: 04 Platnm Silvr STi Fav Mod: GT35R 450+WHP Pump No Meth Location: MD,BASC Club,Team Agile Posts: 837 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (4)	Re: Subi Coupe Oh and the 04 is not going anywhere FWDFTL

05-31-2008, 09:44 PM	#9
*steelgraySTi06* Platinum Member Car: 06 Subaru imprezaSTi Fav Mod: Prodrive Location: Southern California Posts: 543 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Subi Coupe you could buy a front wheel drive impreza up to 96 or 97

05-31-2008, 10:09 PM	#11
iluvsti Junior STI Driver Car: WRB 05 STi Fav Mod: Saving up! Location: Subie Land Posts: 181 Join Date: May 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subi Coupe I agree looks to be photoshop.

06-01-2008, 10:23 AM	#13
BobDigi5060 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 04 PSM Location: Denver, CO Posts: 525 Join Date: Feb 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Subi Coupe Our GDs were the first chassis meant to be strictly AWD. As long as the top of the line coupe has AWD I could care less what a base model offers. Just give it the STi treatment

06-02-2008, 09:24 AM	#15
*snorky* If in doubt, flat out Car: 32J GDFDYEH Fav Mod: Fullerton's Qrack on my car Location: Chicagoland Posts: 3,774 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (23)	Re: Subi Coupe photo chop or not, I like it. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.