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Whew
whee! Did somebody turn up the
heat?
Checkered Flag fans have held a long love for
fast cars, and, the new 2013 Scion FR-S does not disappoint.
Here are all the available juicy details for the new
ultimate Scion sport car under the Toyota
flag.
Official Toyota Press
Release:
2013 Scion FR-S Brings the SPORT Back to the
CAR
- Low center of gravity and lightweight design
achieves a "Pure Balance"
- Compact rear-wheel drive sports car
makes world debut
- World's first boxer engine to utilize
Toyota's D4-S direct and port injection system
Los
Angeles - November 30, 2011 - Scion tonight unveiled its 2013 FR-S
compact rear-wheel drive sports car to a crowd of eager car enthusiasts.
The high-performance coupe is the fifth model to join the Scion family
and will go on sale in the spring of 2012.
The FR-S,
which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport; is Scion's
definition of an authentic rear-wheel-drive sports car with
exceptionally balanced performance and handling, compelling style,
flexible utility and surprising MPG.
"Serving as a
laboratory for Toyota, Scion is always experimenting with new things,"
said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "The brand is iconic with the
xB, adrenalized by the tC, and groundbreaking with the iQ. The FR-S will
no doubt serve as the halo car, expanding Scion into a new dimension of
driving performance."
The FR-S is a true "scion,"
born into a lengthy history of Toyota performance cars and motorsports.
The sports car is most inspired by the AE86 generation of the Corolla,
better known as the Hachi-Roku, meaning "8-6" in Japanese. The
front-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe was lightweight and well balanced,
making it a solid choice for driving
enthusiasts.
Inspired by the AE86, the FR-S is
designed around the core goal of achieving, "Pure Balance." The balance
begins with the strategic use of the world's only flat boxer engine in a
front-engine, rear-wheel drive configuration. The engine's compact size
and flat shape allow it to be mounted mid-ship and extremely low,
giving the car a dynamically favorable front-to-rear weight ratio of
53:47 and a low center of gravity comparable to some exotic
supercars.
The FR-S's 2.0-liter, naturally aspirated
four-cylinder engine is the result of a joint development between Toyota
and Subaru. The partnership begins by combining Subaru's newly
developed horizontally opposed engine and Toyota's cutting edge D-4S
injection system that incorporates both direct and port injection. The
D-4S system, partnered with a high 12.5:1 compression ratio, results in
an impressive 200 horsepower and 151 pound-feet of
torque.
"We all know that it's not hard to make
horsepower and torque, but it is hard to do all that and still achieve
impressive fuel economy," Hollis said. "The FR-S accomplishes all
three."
The flat-four mates with either a six-speed
manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The manual offers quick,
precise shifts with a short-throw; while the automatic transmission
features aggressive up shifts and sporty rev-matched down shifts that
are initiated by steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters. Power is
transferred to the pavement via a limited-slip
differential.
The idea of "Pure Balance" is further
realized by the FR-S's lightweight design and compact size. The
combination allows the car to be quick and nimble into and out of
corners, with dynamic maneuverability and confident handling. The
coupe's weight is kept to a minimum by utilizing an aluminum hood, a
solid roof, and by featuring a trunk design instead of a
hatchback.
The FR-S's low weight is matched with a
dynamically tuned suspension setup consisting of MacPherson struts up
front and a double wishbone system in the rear. Lightweight 17-inch
alloy wheels and ventilated disc brakes are on all four
corners.
The fierce exterior of the FR-S is a solid
reflection of its inner power. The profile, inspired by the Toyota
2000GT, reveals a hood and roof-line that is remarkably sleek and low,
giving it an aerodynamic shape that channels air cleanly over to the
top. The low stance continues to exaggerate the coupe's menacing face,
which is made up of sharp lines, a wide mouth and angular headlights.
The aggressive front fenders protrude upward and boast the iconic '86'
piston emblem, which highlights the car's AE86 heritage as well as its
unique new boxer engine. The rear fascia sits low and wide, with
aerodynamic lower treatments that surround the sporty dual exhaust
system. LEDs illuminate the edgy taillights, while center-mounted backup
lights finish the muscular design.
The FR-S's
interior features a 2+2 seating configuration that is designed with both
form and function in mind. The front seats are mounted extremely low
and are comfortable yet assertive, while the rear seat folds down flat,
creating flexible space. The large center-mounted tachometer is the
focus of the three-gauge cluster, keeping the driver informed of the
engine's vitals. Speed is monitored by both digital and analog
gauges.
Scion FR-S Preliminary
Specifications
Length: 166.7 in.
Width: 69.9
in.
Height: 51.2 in. (not including antenna
base)
Wheelbase: 101.2 in.
Track
- Front:
59.8 in.
- Rear: 60.6 in.
Seating capacity:
4
Engine
Total displacement: 1,998 cc
Type:
Horizontally opposed four-cylinder, D-4S injection, DOHC
Bore ×
stroke: 86 × 86 mm.
Maximum output: 200hp @ 7,000
rpm
Maximum torque: 151 lb.-ft. @ 6,600
rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic with
paddle shifters
Driveline: Rear-wheel
drive
Suspension
- Front: MacPherson struts
-
Rear: Double wishbone
Brakes
- Front: Ventilated
Disc
- Rear: Ventilated Disc
Tires
- Front:
215/45R17
- Rear: 215/45R17
Fuel tank: 13.2
gallons
Fuel: Premium Unleaded
Of course,
Checkered
Flag Scion Toyota will have more and more information for the
Scion FR-S coming in over the next few months. Keep tuned in
to CheckeredFlag.com and your
Virginia
Beach Scion dealer for 2013 Scion FR-S
details!
