1. FT-86 Concept (world premiere) The FT-86 ("86" pronounced "hachi roku"), a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, provides driving joy and excitement. * Compact design gives driver greater control, while body's
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1. FT-86 Concept (world premiere)
The FT-86 ("86" pronounced "hachi roku"), a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, provides driving joy and excitement. * Compact design gives driver greater control, while body's lightness and low center of gravity allow racecar-like handling * Both power and environmental performance provided by 2-liter boxer engine and light body * Flash Red body color contains hint of blue; interior expresses modern feel with minimal coverage of the highly refined structural components evoking enthusiasm for cruising Vehicle Length Width Height Wheelbase Seating FT-86 Concept 4,160 mm 1,760 mm 1,260 mm 2,570 mm 4 Last edited by MC; 10-06-2009 at 02:35 AM. |
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I don't think it looks so good. But I can see it selling well if it's cheap. I could never imagine myself caring about it enough to take time to wash it more than twice a year. Only the z get's me excited enough to take time to wash it.
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hey for an estimatd 20K something and RWD... it aint bad considering its coming from toyota they have all but given up on this segment.. i give them and E for effort. this thing could be a great entry level sports car for someone. id rather see people riding around in these than eclipses and celicas
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Yeah I agree toyota's effort to bring a sporty car back into their lineup is a good thing. I wonder how the final car will look like.
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Not bad, but the Z looks better imo. Although if they changed the rims out, kept the weight around 2500lbs and put the 265hp boxer engine in it, this could be a great car.
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That thing is SICK!!!! It's about time Toyota built some serious performance cars that are affordable. What's with the "zip up" interior?
Anyways, bye-bye Celica, hello RWD 21st century AE86! The passion is back |
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Looks good, for a 20,000 price it will sell very well.
More power than an Si, RWD, 2+2, it could really take the market as a entry sporty vehicle if they can do all of these things and keep that price.
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Agreed, that looks like a lot of car for around 20,000. it's a bit TOO futuristic in the interior; lot of form that kinda questions its own functionality. i mean, seriously, it looks like the dash just swallows DVDs for breakfast.
with that said, i'll be thrilled to see this go into production. subie's boxer engine in a lightweight FR chassis....and i'd throw the welcome back party for toyota. now someone needs to mod the chassis to bring back trueno flip-up lights! |
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The Associated Press reports it will cost about 3 million yen ($33,700). That seams a bit high though, I think they got something wrong, unless that would be a top of the line model with the 305hp Turbo boxer engine.
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