Toyota FT-86/FR-S

Jordo! · 07-29-2010, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

No they should not call it a corolla or cellica. Both are front wheel drive cars. This is a RWD car. Those names will not do it justice.

Both used to be RWD...

Lemers · 07-29-2010, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordo!

Both used to be RWD...

Pre 1985

Jordo! · 07-29-2010, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Pre 1985

Cars go through many transformations over the years, some good, some bad.

Don't forget the many hideous and underpowered variants of the Mustang that have appeared over the years... the name is still a good one.

Although this is a hotly debated issue, Celica would be a really appropriate name for this car -- the Celica was Toyota's first true production sports car, and even the most recent variants have had succesful runs racing in Europe and Asia.

And of course, there is the much beloved GT-4 (yes, not RWD, but still a proper sporting car, albeit for rally).

All the Initial-D fans want this car to be called the Trueno...

Eh, I prefer Celica... but we'll have to wait and see.

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Originally Posted by Chriz

Its an homage to an older corolla

"Spiritual sucessor"

Lemers · 07-29-2010, 04:38 PM

Well looks like the FT-86 or whatever you want to call it is being pushed back from 2011 to 2013. Toyota is putting it on hold to see how the CR-Z goes and might decide to give it a hybrid engine?

Jordo! · 07-29-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Well looks like the FT-86 or whatever you want to call it is being pushed back from 2011 to 2013. Toyota is putting it on hold to see how the CR-Z goes and might decide to give it a hybrid engine?

That rumor was recently debunked -- the production model is set to be on sale for November 2011.

News Scoop – FT-86 is on time : 7Tune.com

ThoriumHotdog · 02-04-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Well looks like the FT-86 or whatever you want to call it is being pushed back from 2011 to 2013. Toyota is putting it on hold to see how the CR-Z goes and might decide to give it a hybrid engine?

This would be a mistake even if it weren't a rumor. The CR-Z would be selling like crazy if it had a 160-200 hp all gas engine in it. Instead, its barely creeping along. If I could order it from the factory with an empty engine bay and sans batteries I would.

Besides, any car that cuts its A/C off at traffic lights in a 100 degree weather just to "save gas" is full of fail.

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

One engine, turbo 4.
Only other option that is still rumor is some sort of hybrid style like the CR-Z to complement the turbo 4.

Turbo 4 isn't bad. Tis a shame it doesn't come with a v6 but you can do a lot with a factory turbo engine.

theDreamer · 02-04-2011, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ThoriumHotdog

This would be a mistake even if it weren't a rumor. The CR-Z would be selling like crazy if it had a 160-200 hp all gas engine in it. Instead, its barely creeping along. If I could order it from the factory with an empty engine bay and sans batteries I would.

Besides, any car that cuts its A/C off at traffic lights in a 100 degree weather just to "save gas" is full of fail.

Turbo 4 isn't bad. Tis a shame it doesn't come with a v6 but you can do a lot with a factory turbo engine.

Just give Honda a little time, they are working on a non-sh*t CR-Z.

On the V6 side, I think if the stars align and the FT-86 does well and they can bring some LFA tech into the lower price we might see a RWD V6 from Toyota.

Red370 · 07-29-2010, 04:47 PM

im curious if Nissan is still going to go through with the 240 concept...the concept pictures look pretty bland..

so far, two predictions:

Lemers · 07-29-2010, 04:58 PM

2011 sales they must be testing the production version of the car. And I havent seen anything other than the concept. No spy photos nothing. I guess we'll see.

Jordo! · 07-29-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

2011 sales they must be testing the production version of the car. And I havent seen anything other than the concept. No spy photos nothing. I guess we'll see.

According to that article the production car will differ only slightly from the concept.

Take a look at the last gen celica -- it was almost identical to the XYR concept.

I sure hope the make a turbo version!!!!

LiquidZ · 07-29-2010, 06:00 PM

Can't wait to hear about the recalls on this car in a few years...

Cmike2780 · 07-29-2010, 06:11 PM

Surprised no one has mentioned bringing back the Supra nameplate. Although a lot of this concept would have to change to justify the name.

Lemers · 07-29-2010, 07:38 PM

I thought the rumor was that the "next supra" was going to be the new Lexus. That never panned out.

theDreamer · 07-29-2010, 08:00 PM

The supra name needs to be a car above the Z in power/performance/quality.
This is a great car that is a replaced for Nissan's 240sx in a modern world, until Nissan brings back the 240sx.

Jordo! · 07-29-2010, 08:04 PM

Based on days of yore, a Supra would be a top of the line Celica with a 6 cyl engine and would be a direct competitor for the Z car.

All of that can happen with the FT-86...

07-29-2010, 04:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	Well looks like the FT-86 or whatever you want to call it is being pushed back from 2011 to 2013. Toyota is putting it on hold to see how the CR-Z goes and might decide to give it a hybrid engine? __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	im curious if Nissan is still going to go through with the 240 concept...the concept pictures look pretty bland.. so far, two predictions: __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs Last edited by Red370; 07-29-2010 at 04:52 PM.

07-29-2010, 04:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	2011 sales they must be testing the production version of the car. And I havent seen anything other than the concept. No spy photos nothing. I guess we'll see. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Surprised no one has mentioned bringing back the Supra nameplate. Although a lot of this concept would have to change to justify the name. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

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Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	I thought the rumor was that the "next supra" was going to be the new Lexus. That never panned out. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	The supra name needs to be a car above the Z in power/performance/quality. This is a great car that is a replaced for Nissan's 240sx in a modern world, until Nissan brings back the 240sx. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Based on days of yore, a Supra would be a top of the line Celica with a 6 cyl engine and would be a direct competitor for the Z car. All of that can happen with the FT-86... __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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