Scion FR-S Concept

Scion FR-S Concept

Scion FR-S Concept

The
"Toyobaru" is now a Scion. It's a decision that makes sense for the
U.S. market, as Toyota needs to increase enthusiasm and interest in its
youth-oriented brand, which has recently flattened out in both sales and
product excitement. With the purest enthusiast credentials of any Scion
-- production or concept -- to date, the Scion FR-S looks like the just
the ticket to help re-ignite enthusiast passion for the brand.

Scion FR-S Concept

The
rear-drive AE86 Corolla, a model fondly regarded by sport compact
enthusiasts, served as the inspiration during much of the FR-S's
development. A key difference is the Subaru-sourced boxer engine,
instead of the AE86's purely Toyota inline-four

Scion FR-S Concept

Speaking
of the boxer, most of the underpinnings and the 2.0-liter boxer engine
for the FR-S were codeveloped with Subaru, which is building its own
version of the car. The engine has been updated with both port and
direct fuel injection, which Toyota is calling DS-4. Official power
figures have not been released, but Toyota claims increased power and
torque throughout the operating range without sacrificing fuel
efficiency. Reports have suggested the engine could produce as much as
200 horsepower in normally aspirated form.

Scion FR-S Concept

The
FR-S will be available with either a six-speed automatic or a
short-throw manual transmission. The automatic is not specifically
described as being a dual-clutch unit, so it's likely a conventional
automatic, although it does feature paddle shifters on the steering
wheel. A limited-slip differential ensures power gets to the rear wheels
effectively.

Scion FR-S Concept

Scion FR-S Concept

Scion FR-S Concept