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Old 07-24-2010, 04:48 AM   #1 (permalink)
1bad350z
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Cool Toyota FT-86 set for November 2011 release. Development is 50% completed.

Via http://www.ft86club.com

Summary:
- 20 min. Q&A with Dr. Shigeyuki Hori, Project General Manager for the Sports Vehicle Management division and Kazuo Okino, Group manager for the same division
- FT-86 development schedule is on time (confirmed categorically) and alleged release delays (until 2013) are false
- Toyota reiterated its intent to release the car by the previously appointed date, in November 2011
- Development is 50% complete
- Target price remains steady for mid-level spec FT-86 – approximately 2.5 million yen (approximate $29,000 USD) for Japan Market
- No decision yet on turbocharging
- Production version overall body shape and design will remain virtually unchanged from concept model
- No hybrid version being considered (whew!)


FULL DETAILS @ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=672
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