FT-86 to get STI engine?

[arabianobsession]

Monday January 3, 2011 14:24
Motor Trend: Toyota FT-86 to be Powered by Subaru STI Engine


Some exciting FT-86 news (if true) today. According to Motor Trend, as part an overall plan to more closely converge Toyota’s products with Subaru, the upcoming FT-86 will be powered by the 305hp / 290 lb-ft Subaru STI 2.5L turbo 4-cylinder engine, rather than the less powerful Subaru engine originally planned for the FT-86.
If true, this would mean that the FT-86 should share the same powerplant as the Subaru version of the FT-86.

www.ft86club.com

[Ice|Burn]

If the rumors keep up this thing is going to end up with a W12 Veyron engine in it...

In all seriousness though I'd like to see the STi engine make it into this car. It will be a VERY fun car then.

[arabianobsession]

+1

[Bdub215]

indeed. expect to see the subie version in early march.

[arabianobsession]

^Of 2011??? Or 2012?

The Toyota version isn't being revealed until the Tokyo Auto Show in December

[Bdub215]

This year apparently. The Geneva show.

[arabianobsession]

http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/sh...22#post3445122

[arabianobsession]

Thank you, bdub!

[wrx_02]

The STI motor will hold a lot of HP but the issue is with the pistons. I would do a piston swap if one would want more than 500whp. Which is easy with tuning/E85 and a turbo upgrade.

Any word on who will provide the transmission?

[arabianobsession]

^Haven't heard anything yet....and thanks for the info on the piston swap, interesting.

[wrx_02]

Originally Posted by arabianobsession

^Haven't heard anything yet....and thanks for the info on the piston swap, interesting.

Yes if infact it is the same motor as say a 2008 STI then the pistons are good for about 500 AWD HP. You can give or take a little depending on the dyno used and how it is driven. I have seen 600whp on the STI trans before, the wrx trans sucks, only good for about 300whp and then needs some work.

Forged pistons will run ya about 500$ along with another 500$ if you have a good place to swap them for you. If you are in Texas I know a couple places worth taking it.

[Toyota-newb]

Love the STi engine! makes a mean sound, ya ive heard of the pistons only being good for 525. so if its a subie boxer engine does that mean the FT-86 will be all wheel drive or are we waiting to see where the tranny comes from? i love this car already so much! id be happy with rwd or awd! turning out to be a sick car!

[arabianobsession]

^I've heard rumors that only the Subaru version will be AWD.

[wrx_02]

Had some snow and lots of Ice today in Texas. Doesn't happen very often but when it does it is bad. Got to do a little rally on the way to work.

I hope they make both versions AWD.....

[arabianobsession]

^It'd be nice....the FT-86 II will be at Geneva, maybe they'll give us a little teaser on that