beataru Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 http://plod.popoever.com/upfiles/img/050621/2003-Subaru-B11S-Concept-FA-Top-1920x1440.jpg Have any of you guys seen this? just wondering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTrain Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 http://plod.popoever.com/upfiles/img/050621/2003-Subaru-B11S-Concept-FA-Top-1920x1440.jpgHave any of you guys seen this? just wondering. front end looks like my sisters 02 or 03 pontiac gran prix (which she recently replaced with an 07 outback) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster2 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Wow, what a nice small coupe, very exciting! Styling looks very European, maybe Italian design with a Subie nose. I really like the lines of this design; they are very intergrated into a very pleasant overall shape. Is this just a styling exercise, or is it a Subie show car? Whatever, I would like to see more of this? Any more pics, write up or info? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 I read somthing about this being hybrid?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtsmiths Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Obviously out-of-date, since the Edsel inspired 'pigsnout' has been retired to the dustbin, which it so richly deserves. I'd guess that this is a retread styling exercise that is still floating around the web ... but then, who knows? I DO know that Subaru seriously needs two (02) things very quickly (and VERY much in the US market, not just Asia and Europe): 1. A diesel 2. A hybrid If they dont get their shyte together and produce Subaru versions of those vehicle platforms say good-bye to the Marque (Can YOU say DeSoto, Nash, Oldsmobile) ... all cars that couldn't change to suit the marketplace in their time. Well, Subaru the times they are a'changin' and you'd better play catchup toot sweet, or sayonara (just to mix my linguistic metaphors). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaru360 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Obviously out-of-date, since the Edsel inspired 'pigsnout' has been retired to the dustbin, which it so richly deserves. I'd guess that this is a retread styling exercise that is still floating around the web ... but then, who knows? I DO know that Subaru seriously needs two (02) things very quickly (and VERY much in the US market, not just Asia and Europe): 1. A diesel 2. A hybrid If they dont get their shyte together and produce Subaru versions of those vehicle platforms say good-bye to the Marque (Can YOU say DeSoto, Nash, Oldsmobile) ... all cars that couldn't change to suit the marketplace in their time. Well, Subaru the times they are a'changin' and you'd better play catchup toot sweet, or sayonara (just to mix my linguistic metaphors). I think it's the other way around. Subaru has always been a lower volume manufacturer that appeals to people who like something different. The new Impreza for example is way too mainstream looking, to me it looks like a Mazda or something. I think they risk losing longtime customers because the cars are losing what makes a Subaru unique. Hybrids are a joke, it would take so long to realize the savings in fuel cost vs. the initial extra expense it's not even worth it. Diesel is also a waste for the same reasons, they might get slighly higher mileage but then you have the initial extra cash outlay to get one and diesel fuel cost more than gas. It's even more expensive for the new low sulphur diesel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 mazda 3, thats what I thought the thing was when I saw the first commercial for it, and I even knew what it looked like before the commercial, It looks nothing like a subaru, man, where did subaru go wrong, oh hehe I know, it was the body after the GC . Subarus are far from ordinary cars, I do belive that is why people buy them, although I think they are trying too hard to look like everyone else, they just need to keep up what theve always tried to do; make a reasonably priced, well styled, decent gas mileage, good powered, safe, and EXTREEMLY reliable car. hehehe ok, so its a long list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towel Rail Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Not feeling it, but give me a couple years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 bear in mind guys, this is a concept car, probably not even a driveable car, probabbly just one of the amazing japanese engeneers scrapbook pictures got stolen... Its extreemly doubtful that anything like this would be put into their production line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hotshot Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Actually, instead of it being a true 2 door, I believe it has suicide doors for the rear. Definitely just a concept, and I sure hope it stays that way if the front would look anything like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoTGrimes Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 My first thought was "Ew!" But I gotta admit I'd think it was pretty cool if I saw one driving around. Def need to loose those massive Lincoln-esque wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerFahrer Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 The front end reminds me of an Edsel. Obviously not a good thing. The body reminds me of an RX8. That's not a good thing either. Glad they didn't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Did some searching and found out "the Subaru B11S was unveiled at the 73rd (2003) International Geneva Motor Show." The front grill looks very much like that used on the Tribeca. http://www.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/112_news030304_sub/ Combining sophisticated sporty design with ample interior space, the Subaru B11S represents a new type of four-door coupe. While it was developed to demonstrate FHI's future design direction and its strengthened design capabilities, the Subaru B11S also promises superb driving performance, ensured by a five-speed transmission with VTD (variable torque distribution, Subaru's unique, electronically controlled torque distribution system), symmetrical AWD, and a horizontally-opposed six-cylinder engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quidam Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 http://plod.popoever.com/upfiles/img/050621/2003-Subaru-B11S-Concept-FA-Top-1920x1440.jpgHave any of you guys seen this? just wondering. Yes. IMHO, the original designer put pearls before swine, so to speak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beataru Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Haha, that was funny, This car reminds me of a maybach... it seems really big for what it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Yes. IMHO, the original designer put pearls before swine, so to speak. Right on...: Give not that which is holy unto the dogs, neither cast ye your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under their feet, and turn again and rend you. :Matthew 7:6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hondasucks Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Hybrids are a joke, it would take so long to realize the savings in fuel cost vs. the initial extra expense it's not even worth it. What other car gets 50 MPG in town? I know there are way cheaper cars, like the Yaris, that get ~40ish on the highway (Prius is rated 48 city / 45 highway, but they are capable of 50+) but they only get 25-28 or so in town... And the hybrid stuff is getting cheaper Also, it's not solely about the fuel savings. When you're sitting at a light, the engine shuts off (unless the hybrid battery's charge is low), so you aren't dumping crap into the atmosphere or wasting fuel. Yeah, based solely on fuel savings, the cost of a $24,000 bottom-end Prius isn't all that worth it when you consider a bottom-end Yaris sedan is 12k and it gets pretty decent milege (27/38) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SakoTGrimes Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 What other car gets 50 MPG in town? Honda CRX, possibly Toyota Paseo, europeon VW diesels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uniberp Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 What other car gets 50 MPG in town? I know there are way cheaper cars, like the Yaris, that get ~40ish on the highway (Prius is rated 48 city / 45 highway, but they are capable of 50+) but they only get 25-28 or so in town... And the hybrid stuff is getting cheaper Also, it's not solely about the fuel savings. When you're sitting at a light, the engine shuts off (unless the hybrid battery's charge is low), so you aren't dumping crap into the atmosphere or wasting fuel. Yeah, based solely on fuel savings, the cost of a $24,000 bottom-end Prius isn't all that worth it when you consider a bottom-end Yaris sedan is 12k and it gets pretty decent milege (27/38) So owning a Prius makes it righteous to sit at lights in city trafffic? I think what Subaru needs to make is a US legal utility van on the order of a smaller Sprinter in the tradition of the 360 van. Build in on the tribeca platorm but put a 2.2 litere in it. If they build a diesel it should be first for a truck to prove out the casting design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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