So this morning renderings of a new Scion FR-S to be piloted by Ryan Tuerck in the 2013 Formula D season are circling the internet. Initial rumors had the vehicle running an LS v8 but it looks like he is keeping it classy and running a 2JZ-GTE. I will be honest I am REALLY surprised to see Tuerck moving off the Silvia chassis given his love from them but I guess the power to weight possibilities of the FR-S have bitten hard this reason in Formula D.
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Posts Tagged ‘FR-S’
Video of the RS-R NASCAR v8 Powered Toyota FT-86
A little while ago Fredric Aasbo posted this jewel on YouTube. although it’s not long it sounds pretty sick.
NASCAR V8 Powered FR-S Heading to Formula D Asia
So after the 2012 Formula D season it was said that RS-R would not be returning to Formula D, I guess that meant just to the US Formula D because yesterday Fredric Aasbo Instagrammed that he was at Suzuki Twin Circuit in Japan testing RS-R’s latest creation a Toyota TRD NASCAR V8 powered Scion FR-S for the Formula D Asia season. He will be sharing this car with Max Orido for the Asia series. The car is stated to put out 700+hp. This should be crazy to see sideways given the power to weight….
Scion FR-S / Toyota FT-86 Convertible Spotted in South Africa
A member of ft86club.com spotted this Scion FR-S/Toyota FT-86 down in Cape Town, South Africa. Toyota was just recently teasing the ‘possibility’ of an unveiling of a FT Open within the next month and now this. Doesn’t look too shabby, with the popularity of the FR-S/BRZ in Formula D is it possible we may get some more verts back in the lineup?
Tony Angelo announces new sponsor for the 2013 season
TAngelo racing has announced that they are teaming up with Stance USA-Stance Suspension for the 2013 season. They outfitted the FRS with a new suspension set-up. Looks like things are moving along for TAngelo racing.