FR-S Finally Going To Be Renamed the "86"

[Hitokiri]

I was wondering when this would happen. The new 86 also had 5 more HP and 5 more torque to celebrate its name change. 

http://www.autoblog.com/2016/03/17/2017-toyota-86-scion-frs-new-york-official/

I hate when Japanese companies do that. They change EVERYTHING about the car but the engine. Its about time the FR-S deserves a turbocharged version of itself. Fans have been asking for years. I know they want it to match against the MX5 but people don't see it in that way. Toyota shouldn't either.

[thePoster]

Well then you know Subaru's going to turbocharged thier brz

[Hitokiri]

Well then you know Subaru's going to turbocharged thier brz

I remember reading somewhere that Subaru might end their BRZ line even though they promised to put out an STi version of the car. I guess we'll just have to see what happens but I think Subie is somewhat conflicted because if they turbocharged the car it was be in direct competition with their WRX.

[theking]

The new 86 also had 5 more HP and 5 more torque to celebrate its name change. 

Sad, "5" HP/TQ is not even worth boasting about it unless the new "86" trim weighs 300 pound...

[thePoster]

Yeah, why even bother?  They should've bumped the power up.... At least 25 HP.

Oh wells...

[thePoster]

Yeah that increase in 5 hp might as well be androp in filter

[yuknowthat]

I care more about the brz turbo with all wheel drive. Now that could be something worth buying.

[Hung_Low]

I remember reading somewhere that Subaru might end their BRZ line even though they promised to put out an STi version of the car. I guess we'll just have to see what happens but I think Subie is somewhat conflicted because if they turbocharged the car it was be in direct competition with their WRX.

Toyota and Sub are already working on a new version of the BRZ/FR-S....

[Boost]

I like the name of Toyota more. I think if there is going to be a turbo version it would be a STI version. I think it would affect WRX sales though.