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Home of the future "86" (Hachi Roku) FT86, a lightweight rear wheel drive based sports car co-developed by Toyota and Subaru. Inspiration of its development comes directly from the legacy Toyota AE86. The Toyota FT-86 and Subaru 086a / 216a variant promises to deliver excellent control due to the lightweight body and low center of gravity thanks to its flat four cylinder engine developed by Subaru.
Unlucky for us fans Toyota Motor Co. has keeping the lid tight on the FT-86, and so very few have actually driven the future concept car. The car has now rocked the automotive world and driven the most hype in recent memory. Sadly we are left to best guess as to what the actual performance data is. That is where Polyphony Digital steps in, the makers of the delayed Gran Tourism 5 driving simulator. Polyphony Digital knows people, they have access to executives and engineers from all manufacturers. Toyota and Subaru included. Hince the virtual release of the Toyota FT-86 and G's FT-86 within Gran Tourism.
Lucky for us Polyphony is serious about real life racing sims, and so the FT-86 they reproduced in no exception. What we have learned form Gran Tourism is that the virtual FT-86 reaches 61 MPH (100 km./h) in 6.1 seconds and redlines at 8500 RPM. Suspecting the engine is an naturally aspirated inline 4 with VVT-i, it should be producing about 250 BHP. Handling is hard to gauge inside a game, but its clear this beauty can drift. Handling should be everything we hope for in a lightweight compact rear wheel drive sports car. We can expect the car to debut soon with its price tag around $20,000 - $25,000. Additionally Subaru fans will soon have something to cheer about as the Subaru variant FT-86 (086a\216a) teaser is immanent.
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CAM@ 1/43 Resin Model FT-86 Concept 2009 Tokyo Motor Show (Red Metallic)[KIDBOX] Item Code: TOY-SCL-6592 Manufacturer: KIDBOX Release Date: late Apr-2010 Product Line: CAM@ Specifications: Complete, pre-painted Resin Cast Model
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I know this is related to the recall of the sticky pedals, but as I always say. Don't ask, don't get!
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My questions:
We would like to hear every single bit of information on the Toyota FT-86.
1. What will it be called?
2. Released as Toyota or Scion in US?
2. When will it be released? ... [Read More]
Here are photos from Amlux, Toyota Showroom. While red FT-86 concept sits at Toyota MegaWeb next to a red AE86, this is a white FT86 G Sports edition in Amlux along the white Tofu-Ten AE86 from Initial D. It`s been there since January 20th 2010 and available for everyone to see for free till next Tuesday, 9th of February. Customize car collection 2010 consists of: FT-86 G Sports Concept, Prius G Sports Concept, Mark X G Sports Concept, Initial D Tofu Ten AE86 sprinter trueno, Prius CUSTOM PLUS Concept, IS F Circuit Club Sport Concept and minivans of the G's series.
Amlux is a Toyota showroom in the Sunshine City complex in Ikebukuro, where you can view and touch Toyota's newest car models and car accessories. You also find information about Toyota's formula one activities, environmental and safety technologies and future plans. More about Amlux: Toyota Amlux ? Ikebukuro | japan-hopper.com
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