Spy Shots: Subaru testing its version of FT-86 "Toyobaru" coupe in the Death Valley heat
 

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<div style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><sma ll>Subaru FT-86 RWD coupe spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery</small></strong></em></div>
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We've read many reports lately having to do with <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/toyota">Toyota</a>'s <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/ft-86">FT-86</a> rear-wheel drive sports coupe, but we mustn't forget that <a href="http://autoblog.com/make/subaru">Subaru</a> will be getting its own version of this new two-door - it is a joint venture, after all. Our spies have captured this obviously Subaru-bodied mule out testing in Death Valley, showing that things are still on track for the "Toyobaru" to come to market in the near future.<br />
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Details are still very slim on what Subaru's version of the FT-86 will offer, and contrary to the brand's image, the new coupe <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/13/report-subaru-version-of-ft86-toyobaru-will-not-get-all-wheel/">may not be available with all-wheel drive</a>. If that's the case, Subaru will have to offer a lot more in the way of styling (and perhaps power) to differentiate it from its Toyota sister. This latest prototype has sprouted a hood scoop not seen on <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/13/toyota-subaru-coupe-prototype-spy-shots/">earlier test cars</a>, suggesting that a top-mount intercooler could be underhood, though it's also possible that this is just the result of some WRX/STI parts being used for camouflage purposes.<br />
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Toyota is expected to launch its version of the FT-86 in November of 2011, so keep your fingers crossed for Subaru's version to drop around the same time. For now, see a glimpse of what's to come in our high-res gallery of spy shots below.<br />
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<div class="postgallery"><p><s trong>Gallery: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-rwd-coupe/">Spy Shots: Subaru FT-86 RWD Coupe</a></strong></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-rwd-coupe/#3321731"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/subarucoupe.d3.kgp.ed_thu mbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-rwd-coupe/#3321730"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/subarucoupe.d2.kgp.ed_thu mbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-rwd-coupe/#3321729"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/subarucoupe.d1.kgp.ed_thu mbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-rwd-coupe/#3321732"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/subarucoupe.d4.kgp.ed_thu mbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/spy-shots-subaru-ft-86-rwd-coupe/#3321733"><img src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2010/09/subarucoupe.d5.kgp.ed_thu mbnail.jpg" alt="" title="" /></a></div><br />
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