Scion FR-S

[Scharf]

18 inch brakes? Wow...largest I've ever heard of.

You don't dig the motorcycle brakes?

Those will definitely be turned into discs (hopefully with a Brembo/ Akebono upgrade option). The Front LEDs will also most likely be changed to Projector/ HIDs.

 

[Moses]

i just can't see why you'd buy that over an S2000


but now that i think about it, i can't think of very many sporty RWD cars that are made these days. BMW for sure make a few... but then you just have a bunch of 40+ thousand dollar cars. of course there is the 370z, but that's all i can think of right now.

if only scion wouldn't skimp with just 200 hp i think it would be better. i know the gti is 200 stock, but it's a practical FWD hatch. it's okay. a car like that should be 270 at least.

 

[curiouskyle16]

i just can't see why you'd buy that over an S2000

if only scion wouldn't skimp with just 200 hp i think it would be better. i know the gti is 200 stock, but it's a practical FWD hatch. it's okay. a car like that should be 270 at least.

x2 if its only got 200 hp that thing is not going to make much power to the rear wheels.

 

[curiouskyle16]

nvm... delete.

 

[JoeyGTI]

RWD
6MT or 6AT with paddle shifters and limited slip. 2.0 -liter boxer. 18-inch concept brakes

<2800 lbs. 200HP & Some torque

http://c2742.r42.cf2.rackcdn.com/Press_Release_FR-S_NYIAS_2011_FINAL.pdf

Toyota Press Release: http://pressroom.toyota.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=2980

Unveiled today in New York.

Bravo, Toyota/Scion.

Great looking car, we shall see what the final production car will look like. But after all at the end of the day its still a Scion..... :frown:

 

[nhbubba]

I'm probably the demographic they said they were targeting and I think 200HP into a 2800lbs 2+2 is plenty. Hell, I think 200HP in a 3100+lbs FWD hatch is plenty.

Gas, it isn't getting any cheaper.

 

[Scharf]

i just can't see why you'd buy that over an S2000

Designed much better to be a daily driver. Back seats fold flat so you can throw your track tires in the back for the weekend.

Boxer. Light weight. Low-wide stance. Perfectly balanced.

 

[BurntGauge]

i just can't see why you'd buy that over an S2000


but now that i think about it, i can't think of very many sporty RWD cars that are made these days. BMW for sure make a few... but then you just have a bunch of 40+ thousand dollar cars. of course there is the 370z, but that's all i can think of right now.

if only scion wouldn't skimp with just 200 hp i think it would be better. i know the gti is 200 stock, but it's a practical FWD hatch. it's okay. a car like that should be 270 at least.

Well new-wise, yeah there's not much new to choose from that's RWD and less than $40k.

370Z
Challenger (V6 and R/T)
Camaro (RS and SS)
Mustang (V6 and GT)
Miata
RX8
128i

and I think that's it.

This car is fitting a niche that no longer really exists, essentially a 240SX competitor when the 240SX no longer exists. A light, RWD coupe under 3000 lbs with good power. I like it alot, looks sexy and makes decent power. If Subaru makes a turbo one, oh shit, watch out!

 

[Boozehound]

if only it weren't a scion.

my wife will be wanting one im sure though lol

 

[lawn mower]

if it ends up as good as that one, i will seriously consider getting one.

 

[BoardSnow6]

Hyundai Genesis competitor. It hits the nail on the head.

 

[utekineir]

Definitely will be the douches car of choice for summer 2012.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

 

[huy]

nope, this car stands alone... lightweight rwd coupe with a fuel efficient motor. the miata comes closest, but is a roadster. all the "competitors" weigh much more...

it really is more along the lines of a 240sx/ Silvia... i'm awaiting its arrival to replace the GTI.

 

[Dybz]

they've been teasing this shit too long already... time to get it out on the market or it'll flop.

 

[JoeyGTI]

This car sure has a much sleeker and more modern look than my GTI, thats for sure. Love the rear end view of this car, and it doesn't look like a Frog, unlike the rear of my GTI !! hmmm maybe I could grow to like this new Scion.