GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Toyota FT86 Finally Breaks Cover

GENEVA MOTOR SHOW: Toyota FT86 Finally Breaks Cover
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today unveiled the "FT-86 II concept" at the 81st Geneva International Motor Show here.  The vehicle will be on display for the press until March 2 and for the public from March 3 to 13.

The FT-86 (future Toyota 86) II concept is a new-generation, rear-wheel-drive sports concept vehicle being jointly developed by Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (Subaru) and TMC, who share a common passion for manufacturing cars.  The two companies are combining their core technologies with the aim of creating the world's only sports car with a compact, rear-wheel drive layout and horizontally opposed engine, that embodies the joy of driving and the pleasure of ownership—the fundamental appeal of motor vehicles.

Furthermore, the production model based on the FT-86 II concept is scheduled to make its world premier at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011.




FT-86 II concept Vehicle Outline

The vehicle is currently the world's only rear-wheel-drive sports car equipped with a horizontally opposed engine (concept vehicle), and features a combination of core rear-wheel-drive sports car technologies TMC has developed and horizontally opposed engine and other technologies that Subaru is renowned for.

Features such as an original platform, epoch-making low center of gravity and a lightweight, compact body give drivers a new dimension of driving to enjoy.  In addition, the exterior design is streamlined to improve vehicle's aerodynamics characteristics and appeals to the senses.

With an eye toward commercialization, TMC plans to fine-tune production model prototypes through test-drives on roads throughout the world.


F-86 II concept Main Specifications
Length
4,235 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,270 mm
Wheelbase
2,570 mm
Engine
Four-cylinder horizontally opposed DOHC engine


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SteveSteve - 3/1/2011 10:21:10 AM
+4 Boost
Tuner Kidz will love this!


Agent009Agent009 - 3/1/2011 10:48:30 AM
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looks far more aggressive than I expected. Good Job!


SpectatorSpectator - 3/1/2011 12:22:31 PM
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Agree, waaaay more agressive front...and do I notice a little more arch flare as well.

Good job Toyota. You were scaring me for a bit there.


t_bonet_bone - 3/1/2011 11:05:59 AM
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Not too bad. Easy to see the Supra influences.


Designer1Designer1 - 3/1/2011 11:37:38 AM
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Not impressed, looks like a Scion tC.


800over800over - 3/1/2011 4:16:32 PM
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actually it doesn't. You may not like it....but it looks nothing like a tc.


PlanBPlanB - 3/1/2011 11:52:54 AM
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Not bad at all, I see a little LF-A in the design too.


Joe_LimonJoe_Limon - 3/1/2011 12:09:34 PM
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I wonder what the production car will look like, and I'm still waiting on the numbers...


WillisWillis - 3/1/2011 2:05:41 PM
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Looks like a Nissan 370Z with a revised front!


MorePowerMorePower - 3/1/2011 11:26:47 PM
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I was thinking along the same lines.

Toyota had a Celica replacement design back in the early 2000's but they canned it because everyone said it looked like a Nissan 350 - Infiniti G35 mash-up ripoff.

I definitely see some Nissan styling cues in the roofline, rear quarter window, hood & flared out fenders.

The spoiler looks like garbage!


Ferrari365PFerrari365P - 3/1/2011 2:14:53 PM
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Reminds me of those elaborate copies at the Tokyo Show, where someone will take a last generation Japanese car and graft an Italian car nose on it. It's a tradition that goes back to the 240Z and Ferrari GTO, and continues here with the Maserati Gran Turismo fender job on a Scion tc shell. Plus the clever addition of an LED strip to tell you it's current.


mini22mini22 - 3/1/2011 3:18:04 PM
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It has lost the design elegance of the original concept.Not bad looking but looks like it's bulked up.


theoptimisticpessimisttheoptimisticpessimist - 3/1/2011 4:35:04 PM
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Derivative


irishmikeirishmike - 3/1/2011 7:00:05 PM
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I like it, but it doesn't look as good as the original concept.


MorePowerMorePower - 3/1/2011 11:28:14 PM
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There was also a VW Bug fitted with a Subie STI engine that also qualifies.


JacksonHoleJacksonHole - 11/23/2011 5:53:04 PM
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They just released a new FT-86 video. Here's the YouTube link.. Looks pretty sick! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JX9UNQt2gA
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