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West · 09-01-2010, 08:38 AM

The Subaru FT-86 commonly known as the 216a STi has been spotted in the US Southwest, the last spotting was in Orange County California many months ago. Although this time it has the added hood scoop for Subaru's signature STi top mount intercooler. Could we be seeing a STi form of the 216a / Subaru 216a?

More Images can be found here:

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/01/s...oyobaru-coupe/

2012 Subaru Coupe

http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...6-spotted.html

scoobie · 09-01-2010, 01:43 PM

So is the Subaru getting all the testing and the FT-86 stealing the show? How do we know that's not the FT-86 and nit the Subaru

Either way It's good to see it's progressing!

ej25ti · 09-01-2010, 06:49 PM

OMG WEST!!! this isn't a 216a! lol

this was testing the STi Sedan, and they extended the front door slightly to make it look like a coupe to throw everyone off lolol
:P

JackStalk · 09-01-2010, 08:59 PM

Nice pics! That looks identical to a 2dr STi if they ever had one. Even the tail lights under the tape are the same. I have a feeling theyre going to keep that 08+ impreza bodystyle for a while.

Raiden · 09-02-2010, 05:58 AM

Oh ye of little faith. It actually can't be any other Subaru road car, because all Subaru road cars currently manufactured have the brake calipers mounted aft of the front hub. That goes for all models of Impreza and Legacy. This car has the brake calipers mounted in front of the hub and so does the Toyota FT-86 concept. In fact, they're mounted in exactly the same position. Just sayin.

Cal · 09-02-2010, 06:08 AM

Plus that car has heavy fake body mods and all of the current models have all ready been revealed have they not?

West · 09-02-2010, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej25ti

OMG WEST!!! this isn't a 216a! lol

this was testing the STi Sedan, and they extended the front door slightly to make it look like a coupe to throw everyone off lolol
:P

STi Sedan or not, what platform did you think it was going to be based off? I think FT-86, at least whatever it is we are looking at here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiden

Oh ye of little faith. It actually can't be any other Subaru road car, because all Subaru road cars currently manufactured have the brake calipers mounted aft of the front hub. That goes for all models of Impreza and Legacy. This car has the brake calipers mounted in front of the hub and so does the Toyota FT-86 concept. In fact, they're mounted in exactly the same position. Just sayin.

Good point!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cwrigh25

Plus that car has heavy fake body mods and all of the current models have all ready been revealed have they not?

If i'm not mistaken, yes.

HyperFX · 09-02-2010, 12:03 PM

I wouldt mind driving that thing to work. I would add myself a good pair of lambo doors and then another wing stacked on the original wing. Dont forget the neons on the ceiling and a disco ball on the rear view. Chopshop ghetto power!

ej25ti · 09-02-2010, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raiden

Oh ye of little faith. It actually can't be any other Subaru road car, because all Subaru road cars currently manufactured have the brake calipers mounted aft of the front hub. That goes for all models of Impreza and Legacy. This car has the brake calipers mounted in front of the hub and so does the Toyota FT-86 concept. In fact, they're mounted in exactly the same position. Just sayin.

yea that is a good point about the calipers
... but im still gonna go with impreza

Cal · 09-02-2010, 10:08 PM

^As I've said before we already know what the impreza looks like so why the need to cover it?

ej25ti · 09-03-2010, 08:47 AM

to give people hype about something

scoobie · 09-03-2010, 11:16 PM

So what is everyone thought if this ends up as a Subaru STi (Impreza) coupe, based off the FT-86? Regardless of RWD or AWD. How would you take such news? I dont know what I'd think...

ej25ti · 09-04-2010, 05:42 PM

I'd be really happy and slightly disappointed lol

West · 09-09-2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ej25ti

I'd be really happy and slightly disappointed lol

Why would you be disappointed?

Ill admit, if it comes out under the Impreza line id be very perplexed. Good think is STi isnt tied to any model, so it can be a Toyobaru STi. Seriously, they should name it that

I'm not bias.

ej25ti · 09-09-2010, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by West

Why would you be disappointed?

Ill admit, if it comes out under the Impreza line id be very perplexed. Good think is STi isnt tied to any model, so it can be a Toyobaru STi. Seriously, they should name it that

I'm not bias.

okay i guess i wouldnt be that disappointed, just all this hype over a new model, and then it's just another impreza... and i drive an impreza daily! so lol

SUPRAtruc2JZGE · 09-12-2010, 11:07 PM

I'm going to wait it comes out cuz the way I look at it on the pic. NO disrepect to any subaru guys, it looks like shXX and nasty. Like I stated Im goin to wait for this beast to come out. Dont hatin!!! lmao!!

Cal · 09-13-2010, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUPRAtruc2JZGE

I'm going to wait it comes out cuz the way I look at it on the pic. NO disrepect to any subaru guys, it looks like shXX and nasty. Like I stated Im goin to wait for this beast to come out. Dont hatin!!! lmao!!

The vehicle in that picture is an obvious test mule with body parts added and others covered up. The production car will not look like that.

Homemade WRX · 09-16-2010, 12:21 AM

so I'm guessing no one noticed that that hood scoop on that car is actually blocked off?....

:lol:

Subaru won't let this car out perform the head of it's fleet, the STi. It's much like how Porsche detuned the Cayman S as it was faster around the track than the 911 Carrera in testing. Also part of why the E92 M3 adapted a V8 when the 335i was out-powering the outgoing E46 M3.

ej25ti · 09-16-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homemade WRX

so I'm guessing no one noticed that that hood scoop on that car is actually blocked off?....

:lol:

Subaru won't let this car out perform the head of it's fleet, the STi. It's much like how Porsche detuned the Cayman S as it was faster around the track than the 911 Carrera in testing. Also part of why the E92 M3 adapted a V8 when the 335i was out-powering the outgoing E46 M3.

no front mount either
N/A

the e46 m3 I6 was a NASTY engine though, no doubts :P

Homemade WRX · 09-16-2010, 12:02 PM

yeah, I was looking for a fmic and couldn't see one.

The E46 motor was good so long as you didn't have one of the early year engines that popped frequently.

Cal · 09-16-2010, 12:24 PM

Could have a black SMIC that is purposely hidden.

ej25ti · 09-16-2010, 09:29 PM

^^^
i cant see subaru doing that... but possibly

notice the door and the weird rear window thing?
looks SVXish in a way... lol

Boostaholic · 10-13-2010, 05:01 PM

Some interior shots...

Subaru FT-86 "216a Toyobaru" Mule Interior Shots

09-01-2010, 08:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
West Toyobaruator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Denver, CO Age: 30 Posts: 1,779 View Photos By: West	Subaru's 216a STi FT-86 Variant Spied Testing in US Southwest The Subaru FT-86 commonly known as the 216a STi has been spotted in the US Southwest, the last spotting was in Orange County California many months ago. Although this time it has the added hood scoop for Subaru's signature STi top mount intercooler. Could we be seeing a STi form of the 216a / Subaru 216a? More Images can be found here: http://www.autoblog.com/2010/09/01/s...oyobaru-coupe/ 2012 Subaru Coupe http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...6-spotted.html __________________ Toyobaru.net Homepage - Toyobaru.net Gallery Follow us on Twitter - Join our Facebook Group

09-01-2010, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
ej25ti Модератор Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Age: 22 Posts: 1,319	OMG WEST!!! this isn't a 216a! lol this was testing the STi Sedan, and they extended the front door slightly to make it look like a coupe to throw everyone off lolol :P __________________ 05' STi Team Scoobie Member

09-03-2010, 08:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
ej25ti Модератор Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Age: 22 Posts: 1,319	to give people hype about something __________________ 05' STi Team Scoobie Member

09-04-2010, 05:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
ej25ti Модератор Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Age: 22 Posts: 1,319	I'd be really happy and slightly disappointed lol __________________ 05' STi Team Scoobie Member

09-12-2010, 11:07 PM	#16 (permalink)
SUPRAtruc2JZGE Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SGV Age: 37 Posts: 117	I'm going to wait it comes out cuz the way I look at it on the pic. NO disrepect to any subaru guys, it looks like shXX and nasty. Like I stated Im goin to wait for this beast to come out. Dont hatin!!! lmao!! __________________ Toyota Supra '95 5Speed N/A TargaTop LemansBlue

09-01-2010, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
scoobie Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 38	So is the Subaru getting all the testing and the FT-86 stealing the show? How do we know that's not the FT-86 and nit the Subaru Either way It's good to see it's progressing!

09-01-2010, 08:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
JackStalk Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2	Nice pics! That looks identical to a 2dr STi if they ever had one. Even the tail lights under the tape are the same. I have a feeling theyre going to keep that 08+ impreza bodystyle for a while.

09-02-2010, 05:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Raiden Newbie Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Montreal Posts: 7	Oh ye of little faith. It actually can't be any other Subaru road car, because all Subaru road cars currently manufactured have the brake calipers mounted aft of the front hub. That goes for all models of Impreza and Legacy. This car has the brake calipers mounted in front of the hub and so does the Toyota FT-86 concept. In fact, they're mounted in exactly the same position. Just sayin.

09-02-2010, 12:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
HyperFX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 281 View Photos By: HyperFX	I wouldt mind driving that thing to work. I would add myself a good pair of lambo doors and then another wing stacked on the original wing. Dont forget the neons on the ceiling and a disco ball on the rear view. Chopshop ghetto power!

09-03-2010, 11:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
scoobie Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 38	So what is everyone thought if this ends up as a Subaru STi (Impreza) coupe, based off the FT-86? Regardless of RWD or AWD. How would you take such news? I dont know what I'd think...

09-16-2010, 12:21 AM	#18 (permalink)
Homemade WRX Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: 3MI Racing LLC, VA Posts: 3	so I'm guessing no one noticed that that hood scoop on that car is actually blocked off?.... :lol: Subaru won't let this car out perform the head of it's fleet, the STi. It's much like how Porsche detuned the Cayman S as it was faster around the track than the 911 Carrera in testing. Also part of why the E92 M3 adapted a V8 when the 335i was out-powering the outgoing E46 M3.

09-16-2010, 12:02 PM	#20 (permalink)
Homemade WRX Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: 3MI Racing LLC, VA Posts: 3	yeah, I was looking for a fmic and couldn't see one. The E46 motor was good so long as you didn't have one of the early year engines that popped frequently.

09-16-2010, 09:29 PM	#22 (permalink)
ej25ti Модератор Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Springfield, MA Age: 22 Posts: 1,319	^^^ i cant see subaru doing that... but possibly notice the door and the weird rear window thing? looks SVXish in a way... lol __________________ 05' STi Team Scoobie Member

10-13-2010, 05:01 PM	#23 (permalink)
Boostaholic Joshtradamus Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 15	Some interior shots... Subaru FT-86 "216a Toyobaru" Mule Interior Shots

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