Toyota FT-86 Concept (production GT 86 pics added)

[AM3]

Press Release

A Small FR Sports Concept Vehicle that Combines Environmental Performance and the Joy of Driving

TMC seeks to develop the ultimate earth-conscious environmentally-considerate vehicle with a focus on hybrid technologies without losing sight of the appeal of cars themselves or the joy of driving.

Over the past several years, the need has been rising for motor vehicles that take into consideration global warming and other environmental issues, while there has also been concern that there have been too few new sports cars that make the heart beat faster and that the time is right for a new generation of sports cars. In response to these needs, TMC has developed the FT-86 Concept, a sports car equipped with a 2,000cc, horizontally opposed, four-cylinder, naturally-aspirated gasoline engine that evokes the joy of driving a car and the pleasure of vehicle ownership.

As the name "Future Toyota 86 Concept" implies, the FT-86 Concept, which will be exhibited at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show, is a new 86 Toyota with a flash red finish. It is a compact, rear-wheel drive sports concept car that embodies speed and the excitement of driving that give cars their appeal as well as environmental performance.

A Toyota Sports Car for a New Era when the Driver Plays the Main Role

The FT-86 Concept is 4,160mm long, 1,760mm wide, and 1,260mm high with a wheelbase of 2,570mm, giving it a compact feeling that is easy for the driver to handle while able to accommodate four occupants. In addition to being light and having a low center of gravity, the FT-86 Concept boasts the handling of a racing car as well as a 6-speed manual transmission and ADVICS brakes.

The stylish concept captures the heart with the "functional utility" of its highly-refined body. It is the creation of Toyota Europe Design Development known as ED2, which has established body lines that take into consideration a low center of gravity and aerodynamics. The interior is distinctive, featuring an instrument panel with a gray and white base, gauges with red neon lights and digital displays, and a navigation system. In addition, a zipper that evokes an image of interior lapping with minimal covering of a highly-refined body presents a striking display.

It is necessary to create a vehicle in which the driver plays the main role in order to have as many people as possible experience the joy of driving.

The FT-86 Concept is neither an electric vehicle nor a hybrid vehicle, but is a sports model with a gasoline engine developed to convey the essential appeal of automobiles in a new era. It is a must-see concept car that expresses TMC's desire to once again create a Toyota sports car.

-Toyota via WCF

The FT-86 will feature Subaru's 2.0 liter Boxer gasoline/petrol engine, which develops only 160 hp, although, there have been hints that it may be dialed up to about 200.  It also uses a 6-speed manual transmission and ADVICS brakes.

-WCF

[sagaraemiru]

So this is the fruit of Toyota and Subaru's joint venture... Just proves that Toyota hasn't turned hippie on us. A Toyota-badged sports car is long, long overdue.

I say, ditch the annoying "86" moniker and name this car "Celica"! 

[chepips]

is this the toyota version of the lexus supercar or a differently engineered car... it looks good. very good...
however the nissan was first on the market with the gtr and as we all know being first is a big plus and with the recession, the problem just wounds up to 11..... but i think toyota has a good marketing strategy and the strong toyota reliabilty connection might push them through...

[sagaraemiru]

Nope, it's not a Toyota-badged Lexus LF-A. The LF-A has a 4.8L V10 based from Toyota's F1 engine and has a paddle-shift 6-speed semi-automatic. This one uses a 2.0L boxer engine (Thanks to Subaru, of course) and a traditional H-type 6-speed manual 'box.

[redmarquis]

This is meant to be a revival of the AE86 (better known as the white hatchback in Initial D).

[chepips]

^^^ sweet but how much it will cost... I wonder if this was meant to compete with the rumored s16 silvia...

[maranello_5775]

This is meant to be a revival of the AE86 (better known as the white hatchback in Initial D).

if this is an corolla AE86 revival then it is the nearest thing to a corolla altis coupe

[RCKakashi14]

Takumi should save up for that because his opponents are getting tougher. 

It would be interesting to see that car sideways... 

[jhanny manalo]

 Looks very good. I hope the name of this car is Celica again. Rise of the Fallen  . Doesn't matter how it will cost, as long as the performance is matched to its face.

[maranello_5775]

toyota's nemesis for  the genesis?

[AM3]

toyota's nemesis for  the genesis?

I guess its more of an inderect competitor, the FT-86 is a compact lightweight coupe, its even shorter than a Toyota Vios.
The larger and heavier Genesis Coupe is roughly the same size as an Infiniti G37 or BMW 3-series Coupe.

[jhanny manalo]

toyota's nemesis for  the genesis?

I guess its more of an inderect competitor, the FT-86 is a compact lightweight coupe, its even shorter than a Toyota Vios.
The larger and heavier Genesis Coupe is roughly the same size as an Infiniti G37 or BMW 3-series Coupe.

 Wow. Shorter than a Toyota Vios. So, I guess the Mazda MX-5 must move over.

[AM3]

First interesting Toyota-branded model of this century!   

Production (Euro-spec) model unveiled.
2013 Toyota GT 86



- http://www.netcarshow.com/toyota/2013-gt_86/

[maranello_5775]

this will be called the gt 86, gt or celica depending on the market it is sold