|
Scion and Toyota's in-house performance division, Toyota Racing Development (TRD), are looking into adding a supercharger to the list of upgrade parts available to the FR-S, we've learned. Scion's booth at SEMA this year is packed with several unique takes on the FR-S—included this trio of awesome FR-S customs—and many of the tricked-out sports coupes are equipped with aftermarket superchargers; plus, with "just" 200 hp, the FR-S is ripe for a power boost. Apparently, TRD agrees, and is looking to do something about it. TRD has a long history of offering supercharging options for many of Toyota's corporate engines, so it's a natural avenue for the brand to explore for its latest and sportiest offering. In addition, Scion knows its customers will be looking to bump the FR-S's output, so it's looking to enter the fray with a factory-warranted option. Already, TRD offers several upgrade parts for the FR-S that mirror those offered for the Toyota GT 86 (as the FR-S is known in other markets), including an exhaust, lowering springs, an intake, and a big-brake kit. So far no specifics are known about the possible supercharger kit, including how much power it would add; TRD also hasn't confirmed whether its home-brew blower has been given the green light. If it is given the go-ahead, the supercharger add-on would make for the only factory-backed avenue for a forced-induction Scion FR-S, given how a production turbo model is off the table, at least for the U.S.
That said, we're told that if it does happen, the supercharger likely will be unique to TRD and the FR-S, meaning it won't be shared with Subaru. That said, the underhood similarities between the FR-S and the BRZ are undeniable, so it's possible Subie owners could fit their cars with any supercharger designed to fit the Scion. Or not. We'll have to wait and see what Scion and TRD come up with. Read full story » from Car and Driver Blog http://blog.caranddriver.com | |||
| | |||
| | |||
|
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Toyota Racing Development Looking Into Supercharger for Scion FR-S [2012 SEMA Show]
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment