Motor Trend Report: Toyota FT-86 to get 305hp STI engine!

theDreamer · 01-05-2011, 11:58 AM

If that picture is true (s2k v FT86) then the back seat is worthless and should just be removed.

shadoquad · 01-05-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

If that picture is true (s2k v FT86) then the back seat is worthless and should just be removed.

It also means this thing would haul with 300 ponies.

GZ3 · 01-05-2011, 12:06 PM

wow if this thing really is this small and powerful, the Z might have some serious competition

AlphaSnacks · 01-05-2011, 03:22 PM

Plus it's turbo...the tuning potential for this thing will be immense for next to nothing in dollars. :O

kenchan · 01-05-2011, 03:43 PM

ok, now it's finally starting to sound interesting to me.

mid-$20K is no issue. hell, release a TRD version for $30K. with the rear seats i would consider replacing my aging G35C.

Vegitto-kun · 01-05-2011, 05:16 PM

I would trade my z in for this if it turns out good.

shadoquad · 01-05-2011, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

I would trade my z in for this if it turns out good.

Depends for me. I'm a big fatarse. I can't fit in a Lotus Elise. I am uncomfortable in Miatas and S2K's. So, if it's small inside, I'm boned.

jeffreyfranz · 01-05-2011, 08:46 PM

I guess the only choice for a light sports car these days is a Lotus Elise, or maybe a stripped Boxer. Oops, I forgot the Miata, though I wonder how many members of this forum would go that route. I would. My priorities will always be lightness and handling, if the alternative is a heavier car with more power.

FL 4Motion · 01-05-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Depends for me. I'm a big fatarse. I can't fit in a Lotus Elise. I am uncomfortable in Miatas and S2K's. So, if it's small inside, I'm boned.

/\ agreed.

don't safety requirements get bumped up again in '12? This car will weigh between 3100 and 3300 lbs I bet. Performance will maybe match our Z's stock, but the attraction is the modability of that turbo motor vs. our n/a VQ imo.

PapoZalsa · 01-05-2011, 10:46 PM

Is a Toyota, so I would consider it, since by 2013 the Z is going to be 4 yrs old with no warranty.

Endgame · 01-05-2011, 11:00 PM

I think the Z is small enough for me. Not sure I would pick this up. I would rather stay with an icon in Japan and the US.

Can't wait to see this end product though. I bet most Americans will be unable to fit in it. Also, at that price, something's got to give.... With the Z people say it was NVH, I wonder what it will be with this.

I don't know... if this car had the STI engine and cost 30-35k I would trust it more. Also, it is suppose to be under the Scion brand. Something seems off to me...

All that said, I would not be surprised to see the Z go down the turbo 4 route like the next BMW 1M coupe will do. Lightweight, high-revving turbo 4; that or price will go into the 40s for the next Z.

GZ3 · 01-06-2011, 04:58 PM

as good as this sounds, i would never trade my Z in for this, just see it as formidable competition...get of my Z?? hell no! the Z is an Icon with Heritage...if i didnt do it for the 5.0, sure as hell wont do it for this thing

Endgame · 01-06-2011, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

as good as this sounds, i would never trade my Z in for this, just see it as formidable competition...get of my Z?? hell no! the Z is an Icon with Heritage...if i didnt do it for the 5.0, sure as hell wont do it for this thing

werd

Bleek · 01-06-2011, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by CrownR426

DAMN!
If this car is 2700 pounds and 305 horses!
That's pretty sick for a turbo rwd costing about 25,000!
GJ Toyota!
Wish Mitsubishi and Subbie teamed up for a GTR Killer under 80,000

wishihadnav · 01-07-2011, 02:52 PM

this is going to be a very formidible car...3000ish with an ej25..the mods are endless on this motor...it'll be scary fast.

01-05-2011, 11:58 AM	#16 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	If that picture is true (s2k v FT86) then the back seat is worthless and should just be removed. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

01-05-2011, 12:06 PM	#18 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	wow if this thing really is this small and powerful, the Z might have some serious competition __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

01-05-2011, 08:46 PM	#23 (permalink)
jeffreyfranz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA Posts: 139 Drives: '10 370Z PG M6 Rep Power: 15	I guess the only choice for a light sports car these days is a Lotus Elise, or maybe a stripped Boxer. Oops, I forgot the Miata, though I wonder how many members of this forum would go that route. I would. My priorities will always be lightness and handling, if the alternative is a heavier car with more power. __________________ SLO Car Club Last edited by jeffreyfranz; 01-05-2011 at 08:49 PM. Reason: forgot Miata

01-05-2011, 10:46 PM	#25 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Is a Toyota, so I would consider it, since by 2013 the Z is going to be 4 yrs old with no warranty. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

01-05-2011, 11:00 PM	#26 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	I think the Z is small enough for me. Not sure I would pick this up. I would rather stay with an icon in Japan and the US. Can't wait to see this end product though. I bet most Americans will be unable to fit in it. Also, at that price, something's got to give.... With the Z people say it was NVH, I wonder what it will be with this. I don't know... if this car had the STI engine and cost 30-35k I would trust it more. Also, it is suppose to be under the Scion brand. Something seems off to me... All that said, I would not be surprised to see the Z go down the turbo 4 route like the next BMW 1M coupe will do. Lightweight, high-revving turbo 4; that or price will go into the 40s for the next Z. Last edited by Endgame; 01-05-2011 at 11:03 PM.

01-05-2011, 03:22 PM	#19 (permalink)
AlphaSnacks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Windermere, FL Posts: 1,618 Drives: '13 XKR-S, '10 370Z Rep Power: 19	Plus it's turbo...the tuning potential for this thing will be immense for next to nothing in dollars. :O

01-05-2011, 03:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	ok, now it's finally starting to sound interesting to me. mid-$20K is no issue. hell, release a TRD version for $30K. with the rear seats i would consider replacing my aging G35C.

01-05-2011, 05:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
Vegitto-kun A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,011 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 262	I would trade my z in for this if it turns out good.

01-06-2011, 04:58 PM	#27 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	as good as this sounds, i would never trade my Z in for this, just see it as formidable competition...get of my Z?? hell no! the Z is an Icon with Heritage...if i didnt do it for the 5.0, sure as hell wont do it for this thing __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

01-07-2011, 02:52 PM	#30 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	this is going to be a very formidible car...3000ish with an ej25..the mods are endless on this motor...it'll be scary fast.

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