Ever since the production version of the FT-Concept(s) came out in the form of the Toyota 86/GT 86, Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S trio of practically identical rear-wheel drive coupes, everyone has been asking whether a more powerful version, most likely with forced induction, was on the cards.
It made sense as Subaru, which has actually designed the all-new 2.0-liter normally aspirated flat-four with Toyota adding its unique fuel injection system, has a long history of using turbocharged boxer engines in its models.
The company’s engine design department project team manager, Nobuo Kyotoku, was asked the exact same question by WardsAuto, which named the 2.0L FA (the motor’s designation) one of its 10 best engines of the year. The answer was “yes” and “no”…
Yes, a turbocharged version of the all-aluminum FA is already in production: it's under the hood of the newly-introduced Forester crossover and puts out 250HP and 349.4 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque.
And no, because that engine will most definitely not be fitted in the BRZ or its two other siblings. May we ask why?
Because, according to Kyotoku, unlike the high-riding SUV, there’s insufficient space in the engine compartment of the low coupes to add the bottom-mounted turbocharger.
“Developing this high-technology, high-revving, lightweight engine was a difficult challenge and the development time was very short compared to other programs”, he said. “But the idea of the project was to please customers, and we feel very good about the customer feedback we have received.”
What about those customers who feel the chassis can certainly handle more than the 200HP and 204 Nm (151 lb-ft) of torque that’s currently on offer?
Kyotoku-san said that they could improve performance by other means, such as reducing friction and enhancing combustion, or using “electrically-driven accessories”.
By Andrew Tsaousis
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A bottom-mounted turbocharger would definitely not fit into, but haven't they thought of a not bottom-mounted version? I guess it was just a cover speech. They really should make a turbocharged one, or else tuning companies will make use of the need for one..
What about a top mounted Supercharger? There may be room to put one, perhaps with a change of the hood dimensions...
The lamest excuse ever. So they do a proper RWD car which also looks quite good and has great potential, but they only give it a naturally aspirated 200hp engine while at the same time designing the engine bay such that you can't fit any other engine. What a great way to shoot themselves in the foot. Well, that's why they are called Toyota and Subaru, and not BMW and Mercedes.
Come on man? You really think they won't make or haven't planned for a turbo charged version of this car? No way in hell it won't happen.
yet there are aftermarket turbo kits available already? LOL
it uses boxer engne which sits low compared to normal drives..so when we u try to add turbo engine will high so ut doesit fit
Now I wonder why KERS was considered at that one point in time...(boy, the hate I'll get for mentioning that.)
I have to wonder, with a boxer engine design that is intended to keep the CG down low what kind of engineer would put the turbo under the engine? In the car the intake is on the top of the engine. I'm no engineer but that sure seems like the the place to put a turbo or supercharger... Keep your eyes peeled for test cars with a bulge in the hood!
Not enough power anyway, 2800lb car should have 300 hp minimum to be a GT in today's market. I would go with small multiple spooling twin Turbos and a nice fat intercooler, output 290lb's of torque and 330 hp
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