Next generation GR86 to get turbo - goodbye Subaru?

[FROSTYBALLS]

https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterlyon/2024/06/28/toyota-gr86-to-finally-get-turbo-while-cutting-ties-with-subaru/

[Cyker]

I wonder what they mean by electrified turbocharged... Is is just using an electric turbo/supercharger, or a normal turbo but the engine is getting HSD'd?

If the latter they'd have to beef the HSD up a lot - It's not really designed for the sort of torque bursts the G16E-GTS can put out!

[APS]

The G16E has been rumoured/slated for the GR86 for a while. This doesn't mean they cut ties with Subaru unless they scrap the GR86 completely as the car is designed and built by Subaru.

They can build HSD to cope with much more torque. Remember the LS600 uses a RWD HSD with a V8. No problem. Still, I strongly doubt they'd use HSD. 

[APS]

The G16E engine would be a great power source though, in terms of power, torque, and reliability. The one downside is that it is taller than the FA24 and raises the centre of gravity. But it is still a small engine and in Japan, Gazoo racing has been running racing GR86'es with a shorter stroke version of the G16E engine since 2021.