Toyota FT-86 to come in affordable competition model

1bad350z · 12-22-2009, 11:31 AM

saw this on ft86club.com

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Both Toyota and Honda are planning to go racing with their new sports cars, the FT-86 and the CR-Z respectively.

While the showroom version of the FT-86 is expected to cost over $27,000 in full spec (that's a touch over L16K, but expect that price to be considerably higher for UK cars), one source close to Toyota told us that a special low-frills competition version will sell for less than $22,000 and be specially set up for racing with stiffer suspension and beefier brakes. The same model will be used for drifting competitions. Article from: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226

Hoping Nissan comes out guns blazing with their own small RWD sports coupe. 240sx reincarnation anyone?

theDreamer · 12-22-2009, 11:36 AM

240sx revival has been talked about and might just happen. Report: Nissan yet again considering return of 240SX
My question though is, will the "racing spec" be worth 22,000? Also, 27,000 for the full spec model is a bit much for a 4 cylinder RWD car. I almost would say I would buy a gen coupe before the FT-86.

280z/300zx · 12-22-2009, 01:02 PM

You can get a 306hp Gen coupe for the same price as the toyota with the est. 200hp. Just doesn't make sense. Then again Toyota has been raising their prices compared to the competition for a few years now. I guess they figure since they are on top in terms of name brand they can ask for more money.

phelan · 12-22-2009, 01:09 PM

almost say? i think at this point i would get a gen coupe over a $27k four banger. toyota sounds like they're just making a play for more money based on the car's popular heritage.

shabarivas · 12-22-2009, 01:13 PM

Wait for the subie rendition... it will be good

j.arnaldo · 12-22-2009, 02:17 PM

Do I perceive certain angles similar to a Z's---especially the front??!!

phelan · 12-22-2009, 02:19 PM

Not really, but they are both very aggressive in design.

Mike · 12-22-2009, 03:26 PM

If the competition version really is set up for track work and all you need to do is change tires, it will be a very good deal.

theDreamer · 12-22-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

If the competition version really is set up for track work and all you need to do is change tires, it will be a very good deal.

Are you thinking s2000 replacement?
Light, quick, pretty good balance from factory.

vash_241987 · 12-24-2009, 03:54 PM

the article says that it will be more exciting than a supra

I mean it looks cool and all but IMO 2JZ-GTE > subie 4 banger. I mean if toyota added an optional TT V-6 that would be aweasome....

OT but I would like to see toyota revive the supra and price it close to the GT-R.... maybe an aluminum flat 6?

tvfreakazoid · 01-13-2010, 06:38 AM

hopefully they will offer a v6 option that will compete with other 300hp cars like the 370. The design is cool and the boxer engine will sound nice for a 4banger but it needs a 3+liter and v6 as a option.

j.arnaldo · 01-13-2010, 08:46 AM

Sweet ride! PLUS legendary Toyota reliability, tough competition for the Z!

CBRich · 01-13-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by j.arnaldo

Sweet ride! PLUS legendary Toyota reliability, tough competition for the Z!

Minus decent power = NOT tough competition for the Z.

Still a nice concept though.

kenchan · 01-13-2010, 02:37 PM

yah, that's competition for the genesis coupe and maybe some of the lower-end mustangs..

didymus · 01-13-2010, 02:46 PM

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12-22-2009, 11:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	240sx revival has been talked about and might just happen. Report: Nissan yet again considering return of 240SX My question though is, will the "racing spec" be worth 22,000? Also, 27,000 for the full spec model is a bit much for a 4 cylinder RWD car. I almost would say I would buy a gen coupe before the FT-86. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

12-22-2009, 01:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	almost say? i think at this point i would get a gen coupe over a $27k four banger. toyota sounds like they're just making a play for more money based on the car's popular heritage. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-22-2009, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	Not really, but they are both very aggressive in design. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

12-22-2009, 03:26 PM	#8 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	If the competition version really is set up for track work and all you need to do is change tires, it will be a very good deal. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

01-13-2010, 06:38 AM	#11 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10325	hopefully they will offer a v6 option that will compete with other 300hp cars like the 370. The design is cool and the boxer engine will sound nice for a 4banger but it needs a 3+liter and v6 as a option. __________________ Mudders milk

12-22-2009, 01:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	You can get a 306hp Gen coupe for the same price as the toyota with the est. 200hp. Just doesn't make sense. Then again Toyota has been raising their prices compared to the competition for a few years now. I guess they figure since they are on top in terms of name brand they can ask for more money.

12-22-2009, 01:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 914	Wait for the subie rendition... it will be good

12-22-2009, 02:17 PM	#6 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Do I perceive certain angles similar to a Z's---especially the front??!!

12-24-2009, 03:54 PM	#10 (permalink)
vash_241987 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Corpus Christi, Tx Posts: 443 Drives: '99 corolla Rep Power: 16	the article says that it will be more exciting than a supra I mean it looks cool and all but IMO 2JZ-GTE > subie 4 banger. I mean if toyota added an optional TT V-6 that would be aweasome.... OT but I would like to see toyota revive the supra and price it close to the GT-R.... maybe an aluminum flat 6?

01-13-2010, 08:46 AM	#12 (permalink)
j.arnaldo Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 937 Drives: Nissan 350Z, 2004 Rep Power: 0	Sweet ride! PLUS legendary Toyota reliability, tough competition for the Z! Last edited by j.arnaldo; 01-13-2010 at 08:51 AM.

01-13-2010, 02:37 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, that's competition for the genesis coupe and maybe some of the lower-end mustangs..

01-13-2010, 02:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	Toyota FT-86 News Blog and Forum — FT86club.com2010 2011 2012 Toyota FT-86 Wallpaper, Photo, Video, News, Blog and Forum check out the front page... Talking about mr. K

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