Toyota FT86 - large batch of new photos!

[rotorocket]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8

Awesome set of pics of the FT86. Shows some real nice details you can't see from the Toyota press pics released earlier this week.

[G35 Mass]

Sweeeet

Are those USB flash drives in the center?

[4DGS]

Wheels are VERY ugly. But the car looks good. I wonder what it will look like when it actually comes out. Probably not that bad *** with all the CF and everything but hopefully the lights stay the same and it stays to that kind of look.

[nghiars]

The A and C pillars reminds me of the 370z. Car looks god nonetheless.

[officerdbag]

Awesome, but they made a car forum for a non existent vehicle? Damn, toyota better make this and not leave it as a concept.

[O HELLA OEM]

looks good

[04G35NYC]

I love it.

[dmitriylm]

I think it looks pretty awful. Too busy in the front, old school full length taillight design, awkward side profile, wheels, etc. Looks like it was originally a concept for an electric car or something.

[Locksmith]

Looks like a nice ride

[IVRY PRL]

I predict that in a few months or a year, there will be some news release that'll go something like "Bla bla bla, not profitable enough, bla bla bla, today's economy, bla bla bla, will focus on the same kind of lame cars we've been making up till now because they sell well, and we like our borderline homosexual tree hugging hippie image."

Anyone waiting for this car is barking up the wrong tree. Buy a Genesis 2.0T coupe, even if Toyota somehow makes this thing, I guarantee it will not be as good as the Gen coupe, and if it is, it'll be in the 370Z's price range while not being as good as the 370Z. Toyota forgot how to make sports cars back in 2002 (last year of the Mk4 Supra)

[Skaterbasist]

Looks beautiful, especially in the pic below.

But, nonetheless, it's Toyota. Which means this concept will take 6 years to develop *cough LF-A.

I hope Toyota executives decide to really push forward for such a car.

[johannaccord1]

wow... that looks sick! very detailed interior.

[InTgr8r]

MMMmmmmmm..... this has potential to be really sweet.
Some elements are a little extreme, but that's the norm for concepts.

...I didn't read the entire link;
Anyone know if this actually slated for production????

[G35Lin]

anyone seen the SUB version?

http://ft-86.com/showthread.php?p=575



Although the highly anticipated FT-86 is going to be displayed by Toyota, development of the Subaru version is also well under way. Expect to see even more specs in the next 2 years!

The 086A sports car is being jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, for some reason, it will not be displayed in the Subaru booth. Because the mechanical components including the engine and chassis were created by Subaru and the design by Toyota, Toyota was allowed to display the design concept only with Subaru's permission.

However, taking a deeper look reveals that the reality isn't so simple. Toyota actually has a significant influence in the mechanical components of this car as well. First, let's take a look at the engine. The car is equipped with the next generation EJ20, which, as mentioned before, uses the same direct port injection engine as the Toyota's D4-S. In addition, it is equipped with 6 speed transmission manufactured by Aisin.

On the other hand, Subaru uses this car as a base and improves its sportiness image and is working on creating a "STI version" on their own.
There are rumors that it might use a turbo, but taking factors such as the strength of the drivetrain are taken into consideration. Chances are that it will use the next generation 2.5L EJ25 instead. The maximum horsepower will be roughly 240HP-250HP compared to the normal 200HP.

The settings around the foot? will attempt to keep the basic characteristics of the car, but with additional tuning to increase the amount of (something)G generated. Of course, the tread and tire size will increase, and the fender shape will be changed accordingly as well.

The car will most likely be revealed at the next Tokyo Motor Show in 2011, or the Tokyo Auto Salon in 2012 just prior to its release. What kind of performance can we expect from this wide-tread, wide and low STI version? Our expectations are high!

The STI version will be equipped with a wide fender, a specialized front bumper and rear spoiler. Will it also succeed in the world of motor sports?

Source:Holiday Auto Magazine via FT-86.com
Images: Holiday Auto Magazine
Translation by: Nami

Ed Lin

[InTgr8r]

Nice post Ed!

..wow, now that's a Subi that I could get interested in.