Richard S. Chang for President

***wdb*** · 02-05-2006, 08:56 AM

[edit - doh! wrong columnist - fixed now]

In the latest print issue of Autoweek (not on their website yet), he writes an entire column urging someone, anyone, to step up to the plate with Prodrive and build the P2. He makes a compelling case. If you haven't seen it, go buy it.

***wdb*** · 02-07-2006, 07:47 AM

It's up on the Autoweek website now.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...THISWEEKSISSUE

**GZA** · 02-07-2006, 10:03 AM

Good article. I hope it sparks the intrest of someone and it comes out!

rgt · 02-07-2006, 04:08 PM

What does the P2 look like?

***wdb*** · 02-08-2006, 05:49 AM

Here's my favorite bit:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Richard S. Chang in Autoweek

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But think about all the concepts from recent shows—Challenger, Camaro and Roadjet. For my money, I’d take the P2 over all comers.

Why? It’s the only concept that covers all the bases. Performance? Check. Power-to-weight ratio? Check. Handling? Check. Contemporary styling that pushes the envelope? Check. Cutting-edge, race-inspired technology? Check.

Best of all, P2 doesn’t feel compromised. It wasn’t market-researched or focus-grouped to death. It feels 100 percent inspired.

I agree with that 100 percent. It's one of the things I like about Subarus in general; to me it seems as though they put engineering and performance first, then worry about market demographics later. It may not sell the most cars but it makes the cars better. The Prodrive P2 is a perfect fit with that mindset.

Heck, SUBARU should build the thing.

**nandanrp** · 02-08-2006, 06:28 AM

I agree, Subaru should build it. Looks better than any of their other ugly concepts.

344 hp and 424-lb-ft of torque

***Horhay*** · 02-08-2006, 09:40 AM

Yeah, Id have no problem with Peter Stevens designing performance cars for Subaru rather than Zapapotomus or whatever his name is.

matadorCE · 02-08-2006, 02:45 PM

I usually hate this guy's writing (I see him as a Honda fanboi) this was a damn good article.

Boostpimp · 02-08-2006, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rgt

What does the P2 look like?

GotSTI? · 02-10-2006, 01:14 PM

^^^ Reminds me of a Delorean in this photo.

chowder31 · 02-10-2006, 01:55 PM

I think its windows could be a bit smaller...otherwise, its glorious

***Insane06STi*** · 02-10-2006, 02:14 PM

If this thing comes out I better get a good divorce lawyer

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*wdb* dances with roads Car: 2005 CGM STi Posts: 5,066 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (8)	It's up on the Autoweek website now. http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl...THISWEEKSISSUE

02-07-2006, 10:03 AM	#3
GZA Super Moderator Car: 2005 STi Location: Irvine/Bakersfield, Ca. Posts: 1,300 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (6)	Good article. I hope it sparks the intrest of someone and it comes out!

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rgt Professional STI Racer Car: 07 WRX STI WRB/Gold Fav Mod: COBB AP Stage 2 93 oct v1.04 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 766 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	What does the P2 look like?

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nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	I agree, Subaru should build it. Looks better than any of their other ugly concepts. 344 hp and 424-lb-ft of torque

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*Horhay* Unobtanium Member Car: 2005 CGM STi Fav Mod: Process West V-Mount IC Location: 1st state Posts: 962 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (6)	Yeah, Id have no problem with Peter Stevens designing performance cars for Subaru rather than Zapapotomus or whatever his name is.

02-08-2006, 02:45 PM	#8
matadorCE Grassroots STI Racer Location: TX Posts: 512 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	I usually hate this guy's writing (I see him as a Honda fanboi) this was a damn good article.

02-10-2006, 01:14 PM	#10
GotSTI? Silver Member Car: 08 White STI Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,562 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	^^^ Reminds me of a Delorean in this photo.

02-10-2006, 01:55 PM	#11
chowder31 Professional STI Driver Location: WI Posts: 433 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	I think its windows could be a bit smaller...otherwise, its glorious