Factory Turbo Yaris Rumor

[Jason@SportsCar]

Originally Posted by fnkngrv

They have to introduce a production run of the turbo model Yaris otherwise they could not have it in WRC. The official word is that they will meet the minimum 250 units, but they will be released in the European market and none in the US or Canada due to emissions requirements being so stringent as well as CAFE for mpg. The latest craze of internet sites releasing stories is really just a way to grab attention and readership as this original information has been out there for a long time (think upwards of a year). The production version is said to produce 240bhp (not whp) and I haven't seen any torque numbers nor what the level of boost will be to accomplish the power ratings nor which mill they will be using. I would be very surprised that they would be using a 1nz again as it is an aged mill. They would want to move forward with a new mill as they plan on participating in WRC for several years again.

The base model Yaris meets the FIA homologation requirements, they don't have to build a production turbo model for sale. The WRC motor is a 1.6 direct injected, if they call it a 1NZ its in name only. The Yaris does not sell enough units worldwide to justify the cost of special model, wont happen.