2013 Scion FR-S Review

2013 Scion FR-S Review In addition to tracing its lineage to the AE86 generation of the Corolla, production FR-S 'profile was inspired by the Toyota 2000GT, and itself with a sleek and low hood and roof-line that enhance the coupe's sporty and aggressive stance So while providing aerodynamic , wide mouth, and angular headlights of the FR-S are likewise a testament to the car's personality the aggressive front fenders that protrude upward. Meanwhile, the rear end fascia lies low and wide  treatments that surround the sporty dual exhaust system Just the like 86 and the GT, the FR-S also boasts of LED lights that illuminate the edges of the taillights, and a new set of 17 lightweight alloy wheels round out the muscular look of the sports coupe.

Interior :

As for the interior, the FR-S was designed with a 2 +2 seating configuration that was developed to adhere to the car's overall form and function. Just like the exterior details on the car, the front seats are mounted lower than usual, yet are quiet comfortable enough to encourage aggressive driving. The two rear seats can be folded, offering up more space for luggage to be stowed. The FR-S also has a large center-mounted tachometer with a three-gauge cluster.

Performance :

The Scion FR-S is powered by a 2.0-liter boxer engine that front can also be found on the 86 and the GT. The engine can then be mated to either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. Output numbers are also the same at 200 horsepower and 151 lb / ft of torque.

What's unique about this new powertrain is that it carries Toyota's new D-4S injection system, a technology that results in direct injection combined with port injection. With separate twin injectors for both direct and port injection, and a high compression ratio of 12.5:1, the D-4S system can increase the power and torque bands of the FR-S over a wide range of engine speeds, all without having to sacrifice the sports coupe's fuel efficiency numbers.
"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  all three."

Specs :

Scion FR-S
Length 166.7 inches
Width 66.9 inches
Height 51.2 inches (exclusing antennae base)
Wheelbase 101.2 inches
Track (front) 59.8 inches
Track (rear) 60.6 inches
Seating Capacity 4
Engine Displacement 1.998 cc
Engine 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
Front suspension MacPherson struts
Rear suspension Double wishbone
Ventilated front disc brakes
Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes
Front Tires 215/45R17
Rear Tires 215/45R17
Fuel tank 13.2 gallons
Premium Unleaded Fuel

Pricing :

We now have a price tag gentlemen, ladies and! The Scion FR-S will cost you $ 24.930 including $ 730 in destination charges, for the six-speed, short-throw manual transmission. If you prefer automatic to a six-speed, paddle-shifted transmission with rev-match technology, the cost reaches $ 26.030 inclusive of destination charges.

GT86 vs. GT vs. FR-S
To a lot of North Americans, this conversation is rendered moot because two of the three models are not even coming to our soil. So by default, the Scion FR-S wins.

But when you really take account the whole sibling rivalry, engine specs are therefore a wash, considering that all three carry the same powertrain. Where the FR-S falls short is in the higher-spec model, Toyota and Subaru Which
We have not heard that kind of discussion with the FR-S, so we'll be holding our breaths to see what Scion has in store for their model.