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Old 01 September 2010, 07:40 AM
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http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=735

It's been a long while since we've seen any sightings of Subaru's version of the FT-86. The last time was this video and photo. But this time the Subaru FT-86 has been spotted testing in the US Southwest! And it appears to be the STi version

This test car is still wearing the bizarre bodywork spotted on the previous test mules, but the one main visual difference is the prominent hood bump. Normally that would be to clearance a top-mounted intercooler, or a supercharger, but we're pretty sure we can see a front-mounted intercooler peaking out from the lower fascia opening. This is likely the STI-spec powertrain/chassis mule!

Full set of photos HERE


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Old 01 September 2010, 08:11 AM
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This test mule is the same as the one seen running the Nurburgring for some time now. You can see the bodywork is essentially a Impreza STI hatchback chopped off from the read doors and attached to what seems like the 08-10 Impreza sedan rear end.

I know Subarus are never known to make beautiful cars, but i don't think it will look anything close to this.
Old 01 September 2010, 09:13 AM
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No worse than the hatch IMO
Old 01 September 2010, 09:22 AM
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Looks crap. lol.
Old 01 September 2010, 09:32 AM
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its rotten
Old 01 September 2010, 12:30 PM
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Your pic (http://www.ft86club.com/forums/attac...6&d=1283321958) just looks like a heavily disguised hatch ... urgh

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Old 01 September 2010, 12:54 PM
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You guys do realise that it's a disguise so you can't tell how what it really looks like?

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Old 01 September 2010, 12:57 PM
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Without reading any of the attached links, this seems a bit fake to me.
If it was an STI, in a testing stage, surely it would have the proper brakes, and not some sliding calipers. Also the seats look very un-STi like to me.
Old 01 September 2010, 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ZEN Performance
You guys do realise that it's a disguise so you can't tell how what it really looks like?
The gaffa tape holding everything on the front end is a bit of a clue
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Originally Posted by joey_turbo
Without reading any of the attached links, this seems a bit fake to me.
If it was an STI, in a testing stage, surely it would have the proper brakes, and not some sliding calipers. Also the seats look very un-STi like to me.
Not the case, they may only be testing an element of the new car, ride quality, emissions, handling or similar so no need to have a fully spec'd car.
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Originally Posted by ZEN Performance
You guys do realise that it's a disguise so you can't tell how what it really looks like?
But then the Hatch haters will have nothing to moan at...

I think the concept of "mule" has eluded them totally
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