Frankie’s Garage: STI S207 Limited Edition

subarus207coverSold only in Japan and limited to only 400 units, Subaru’s motorsports division Subaru Tecnica International (STI) announces the S207.  Based on the WRX STI, the S207 will have aero modifications, tuning mods and a distinctive interior.  The new engine will pump out 328 horses.

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Frankie’s Garage: Yamaha Sport Ride Concept

yamahasportridecoverYamaha is more know for it’s motorbikes and pianos, now it’s getting into making automobiles?  Well, this is the Yamaha Sport Ride Concept tw0-door sports car revealed at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.  A light-weight body inspired by F1-racing can the basis for a sports car, a small city commute vehicle or mini-SUV.  Yamaha make the car!

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Frankie’s Garage: The Next Subaru Impreza

subaruimprezacoverSubaru reveals a 5-door hatch-back Impreza concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.  No power numbers have been mention yet.  The look is more mature and subtle, unlike the past couple Impreza models.

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Frankie’s Garage: Toyota S-FR Concept

toyotasfrcoverThe Mazda MX-5 competition in the future?  The Toyota S-FR Concept from the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.  This concept is 2+2 mini-coupe entry-level sports car.  But the back seat is more the kids.  It’s front-mounted engine with rear-wheel drive.

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Frankie’s Garage: The Return of Rotary in the RX-VISION

Mazda RX-VISION (Reference Exhibit) (CNW Group/Mazda Canada Inc.)The Mazda RX-8 was thought to be the last rotary engine performance car.  Well, no more! The return of the rotary is here as Mazda made a huge splash at the Tokyo Motor Show, as they turn heads with the stunning RX-VISION concept.

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