Scion FR-S to Get More Power From Larger Engine
It comes as no surprise to hear that Toyota is working to generate more power for its popular 86 model, known as the Scion FR-S in America. The latest report does, however, contradict past rumors of a turbocharged engine, instead pointing towards something larger under the hood.
The chief engineer of the 86, Tetsuya Tada, has shared a little bit of information on what the Japanese automaker is working on to improve its popular sports car, which will see a mid-life upgrade in 2015. According to Tada, he hopes “to make an engine upgrade at least one time,” with the current 86. The automaker has tried all possibilities of increasing power under the hood, which includes turbocharging, using a larger powerplant and even a special hybrid system, and Tada admitted that some of the prototypes at Toyota’s proving grounds are currently testing those ideas.
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In other words, Toyota is considering all possibilities to give its 86 more power under the hood, though inside sources believe the most likely option is increasing the displacement of the current 2.0-liter engine to a 2.5-liter powerplant, which would mean a boost to around 250 horsepower. The option is favored due to its cost-effectiveness, in addition to the fact that it wouldn’t drastically alter the handling properties of the 86.
Tada also confirmed in the same interview with Drive that he is already developing the concept for a successor to the 86 and hinted that the Boxer engine could be dropped altogether. Recently, Toyota confirmed that it’s developing its first modern-era four-cylinder turbocharged engine that will likely make its debut in the new Lexus crossover.
[Source: Drive]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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2.5L to 250 HP? Where are you getting that? It's not automatically a 1:1 increase. That's not to say you can't get 250 HP from a 2.5L engine, but it's more complicated than just boring it out and expecting the horsepower to increase proportionally. Some more detail would be appreciated.
Please put a proper Toyota engine in the FRS not some Subaru crap. Please change the name to Toyota GT-86. 20V and high rev please!! Maybe I will want one. Right now I dont feel like shelling out the $$ for a Subaru Toyota. I can live with the fact that the car is assembled by Subaru but at least make it drive like a Toyota.