Filed under: Spy Photos, Coupe, Subaru


We've read many reports lately having to do with Toyota's FT-86 rear-wheel drive sports coupe, but we mustn't forget that Subaru will be getting its own version of this new two-door - it is a joint venture, after all. Our spies have captured this obviously Subaru-bodied mule out testing in Death Valley, showing that things are still on track for the "Toyobaru" to come to market in the near future.

Details are still very slim on what Subaru's version of the FT-86 will offer, and contrary to the brand's image, the new coupe may not be available with all-wheel drive. If that's the case, Subaru will have to offer a lot more in the way of styling (and perhaps power) to differentiate it from its Toyota sister. This latest prototype has sprouted a hood scoop not seen on earlier test cars, suggesting that a top-mount intercooler could be underhood, though it's also possible that this is just the result of some WRX/STI parts being used for camouflage purposes.

Toyota is expected to launch its version of the FT-86 in November of 2011, so keep your fingers crossed for Subaru's version to drop around the same time. For now, see a glimpse of what's to come in our high-res gallery of spy shots below.


Gallery: Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86 RWD Coupe



[Source: KGP Photography]Spy Shots: Subaru testing its version of FT-86 "Toyobaru" coupe in the Death Valley heat originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.



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finally. a two door!

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Long live the WRC

that looks hidious!

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Will be very interested to see the finished product.

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I am praying that looks nothing like the final product (maybe its one of those donor cars/hack job....certainly looks like it with those lines)

Anyways count me interested in any case.

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Getting better. Still somewhat retarded.

That thing looks like its been made in China.

Hopefully the final product looks A LOT better than that.

What.... The.... Hell... lol.

It's a test vehicle ya spanners, be patient. But it's subaru so of course it'll be ugly as sin!

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Exactly, use your brains guys!

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You mean the final product won't be held together with gaffer tape???