2013 Scion FR-S Wins Cars.com Best of 2013 Award

Cars.com awards the 2013 Scion FR-S with its Best of 2013 award

 

In order to win the Best of 2013 award, the Scion FR-S competed against all new and redesigned vehicles of the 2013 model year. After winning the best sports car award, the Scion FR-S beat out other competitors in the best SUV, midsize sedan, luxury sedan, pickup and hybrid categories in order to win the biggest award as the Best of 2013.

Scion Vice President Doug Murtha is particularly excited about the win.

"Winning the Best of 2013 award is an honor and evidence of the sustained energy around the FR-S," he said. "As many drivers have discovered, the FR-S is truly bringing the sport back to the car."

That quote couldn't be more accurate! Have you driven one yet? If not, stop by 802 Toyota Scion for a test drive - you're sure to love it. Or you can always browse our 2013 Scion FR-S inventory here.

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Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Scion FR-S

The Toyota Pro/Celebrity race has been held since 1977 as a charity event that matches Hollywood celebrities against professional athletes on the Grand Prix course in Long Beach. Last year, drivers raced the Scion tC, this year they will be racing with the Scion FR-S. Here are some stats for the race-ready FR-S:

Engine: 2.0L Flat-4
Power: 210 HP / 160 LB-FT
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
0-60 Time: 6.1 Seconds (est.)
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Curb Weight: 2,725 LBS (est.)
Seating: 2

This race is made extremely popular because of the amateur, thus uninhibited drivers, which leads to a very action-packed event.

Sounds exciting! We'll post more soon, but in the meantime be sure to check out our 2013 Scion FR-S here.


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