Overall the B11S will no doubt be intriguing to some and offensive to others. In Subaru's press release it's explained as follows: "The front fascia reflects the turbine of a small jet plane and the freedom of flying." The link to flight pays homage to FHI's (Fuji Heavy Industries, Subaru's parent company) aviation roots.
Being that Subaru's are inherently practical, the doors of this GT open wide allowing B-pillarless access to two rows comprising a total of four seats. Its frosted glass roof adds an airy ambience to the otherwise spacious interior. Subaru chose to apply its rally-blue hue to the inside instead of the brand's usual motorsport-inspired exterior paint scheme, resulting in an elegantly understated traditional Japanese motif. The B11S body panels contrast nicely in white pearl.
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| This artist's rendering of Subaru's new B11S shows a slightly different approach to the grille. Both represent radical departures from currently accepted design standards. |
The concept's horizontally-opposed engine connecting to an all-wheel drivetrain is also traditional Subaru. The latter is Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Driving System, legendary for optimal traction in all weather conditions, while the former adds twin turbochargers to an adaptation of the Outback's 6-cylinder boxer resulting in 394-hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. To put this into perspective, the new B11S would produce horsepower equal to BMW's electrifying M5 while adding even more torque. Sure it's fun to throw numbers around but it's important to realize that Subaru's engine is still in the developmental stages and BMW's is very real.