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  • Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

    "For the Tokyo Auto Salon, Modellista and TRD wanted to tap into that enthusiasm and teamed up to create the Modellista Concept. Based off the standard Yaris (or Vitz if you hail from the Land of the Rising Sun), the two in-house tuners strapped a turbo to the 1.5-liter engine to produce 150 HP and 144 lb.-ft. of torque.

    To handle the added oomph, they equipped the Yaris with a limited slip differential, as well as a new suspension setup that drops the hatch down about 20 mm. The 17-inch OZ wheels and four-piece body kit, complete with intercooler-friendly front fascia, accentuates the new stance."


    Yeah I realize everyone is euro but this will be a crazy car, and I am sure it will make its way over here even if people are importing the engine/turbo.
    Last edited by Kor; 01-24-2007, 11:27 AM.
    KR
    Porsche 991 Carrera S

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    Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

    Pics from the Tokyo Auto Show



    Blair
    Former Cars: '12 Fiat 500, '10 VW GTI, '05 Smart Fortwo, '96 VW Jetta GLX, '02 VW GTI 337.........

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      Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

      Call me crazy but i've always liked the Yaris. Would be a lot of fun with the extra power I think.

      The one thing I really HATE about that car though is the center mounted gauges. Dumbest idea ever and it kinda ruins the car for me. Overall, I still like it though.
      Jay

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        Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

        lsd to handle 144torque ya ok
        2002 VW Golf GT TDI
        2016 VW Passat BiTDI

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          Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

          Originally posted by bart View Post
          lsd to handle 144torque ya ok
          My thoughts exactly
          lolol
          I'd like to make a statment!
          2012 Q5
          2011 A5

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            Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

            0-60 in less than 8 seconds. Doesnt sound all that quick. Maybe the yaris is heavier than it looks.
            2012 gti, 2012 mustang.

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              Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

              no
              its only 150 hp
              from 126 stock
              big whoop
              ~~TODD~~
              '12 x5 35d fully deleted (DUDMD Stg2)

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                Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

                Lose
                I'd like to make a statment!
                2012 Q5
                2011 A5

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                  Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

                  Ouch, haters!

                  Lotus Elise: 1,990 lbs 190hp 138ft/lbs
                  Yaris: 2290 lbs 150hp 144 ft/lbs STOCK
                  Mk4 turbo VW: 3050 lbs 180 hp 175ft/lbs (150hp / 150ft/lbs in 1999 when it came out)

                  The car will speak for itself, I don't need to defend it. With some bolt ons and tuning and some good tires this car will hand you your ass at auto-x.
                  Last edited by Kor; 01-26-2007, 11:50 AM.
                  KR
                  Porsche 991 Carrera S

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                    Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

                    true dat

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                    • #11
                      Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

                      As it sits in the above pics, this neat little car will prolly cost a small fortune. That is if it even makes it here.
                      Looks like it would have similar power to weight as a mini cooper s.
                      2012 gti, 2012 mustang.

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                        Re: Turbo Yaris/Vitz from TRD rumored in Japan soon

                        Mini Cooper S 2840 lbs 168 hp

                        I dunno, I'd take the Yaris and I bet it costs less than the Mini
                        KR
                        Porsche 991 Carrera S

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