elgee 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Inspired by the Corolla-based AE86 sports coupe of the '80s, the FT-86 concept was designed by the automaker's ED2 styling studio in France and bears a remarkable resemblance to the FT-HS concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show several years back. Since it's a "concept," Toyota hasn't divulged much about the FT-86 yet, but we do know it's powered by a Subaru-derived 2.0-liter boxer four sending power to the rear wheels. Toyota focused on keeping the weight down to improve handling and, according to one source, the platform is unique to the concept. The engine sits lower in the engine bay to aid aerodynamics while keeping the center of gravity in check, and the overall dimensions of Toyota's new 2+2 are 163.78 inches long and 69.29 inches wide, with a wheelbase of 101.18 inches.After the FT-86 bows in concept form at the Tokyo Motor Show next month, the production model will be shown sometime next year with sales beginning sometime in late 2011 carrying a sticker price somewhere north of $20,000.The concept on display in the Tokyo Motor Show: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Nice looking car, but can beat AE-86? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted October 22, 2009 Wow...Now the tofu guy of the Initial 'D' get the new ride!!! Drift-drift!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikmun 0 Posted October 22, 2009 why dont it have a look-alike AE86 face? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielh 0 Posted October 22, 2009 hmmm..maybe the tofu guy will upgrade and get this model, and sure tapau all the competitor easily...hehe.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elgee 0 Posted October 22, 2009 rikmun wrote:why dont it have a look-alike AE86 face?well the R35 doesnt look like R34 either, i guess people are getting bored of their designs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rikmun 0 Posted October 22, 2009 but they should follow the design coz its such a legendary car with great 80's design Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefuhrer 0 Posted October 22, 2009 "AE" ?? "FT" ?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jhc7598 0 Posted October 22, 2009 later maybe Fujiwara change hi AE86 to this FT86, who know..modern-style hill street racing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YU5H 0 Posted October 22, 2009 takumi-kunlama tul nak tggu stage 5 nak kuar! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter1 0 Posted October 28, 2009 Totally new look, why 86? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanLino 0 Posted October 28, 2009 sweet looking. well, we can't continue to dwell in the past. must look into the future! xD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
