...starts on 4 March. It's been hinted that Toyota will use this motor show to announce plans to put the FT-86 into production. I can't wait already so I have started this thread. No prizes given but the first person to post FT-86 new news here will earn my undying gratitude! Thanks.
First shots apearing...
"New" Toyota FT-86 Sure Looks Like The "Old" One
Ill be all over coverage like white on rice.
Excellent - kudos to you. Love to see/hear word by word coverage of the press conference.
Looks like Toyoda skipped Geneva. Not good for Geneva announcements. Toyoda is the one pressing this car the hardest.
Toyoda Visits China to Apologize for Recalls, Skips Geneva Show - BusinessWeek
He has got a lot on his mind at the moment. Leave the big announcements to the head of Toyota Europe I say!
FT-86 Sports Concept
Toyota has a long history of creating exciting, driver-focused sports cars. With the Future Toyota-86 Sports Concept, Toyota now previews the next generation.
The inspiration is the superb Corolla Levin AE86, built from 1983-1987. It was the must-have choice for rallying with its front engine, rear-wheel drive powertrain, compact dimensions, impeccable balance and superior power-to-weight ratio.
The front engine, rear-wheel drive FT-86 perfectly recaptures the spirit of Corolla Levin AE86. An entirely driver-oriented concept, FT-86 is dedicated to the realisation of dynamic power with environmental responsibility. It is designed to give form to the joy of driving, through instantaneous responses to the smallest input.
It combines a free-revving, 2.0 litre petrol engine and a 6-speed manual transmission with compact dimensions, light weight and a low centre of gravity. This awards FT-86 lively, accessible performance and highly engaging dynamic abilities.
The classic sports car form of the FT-86 has been generated entirely through the constraints of aerodynamics and function, dubbed ‘Functional Beauty’ by ED2, Toyota’s European Design Development centre.
On board is an entirely functional, ergonomically ideal cockpit, with the widespread use of sporting, ultra-lightweight components and finishes.
The FT-86 Sports Concept is the result of an August 2009 announcement that Toyota and Fuji Heavy Industries will launch a jointly developed compact rear-wheel drive sports car.
Toyota Motor Europe Corporate Site Latest news
http://toyobaru.net/files/Toyota_pre...0_02032010.pdf
^That's cool, now if only suby would do the same.
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Originally Posted by modifiedMR
Naw, "bang for the buck" as in performance. I'd ratherthan
and need a shot of penicillin.
I was at the Geneva Motor Show yesterday (i live in Geneva, so it's not so far) and i can say it's even better in real (and "better" is not enough ^^). Unfortunately, Subaru didnt show anything bout this concept. And i tried to get some informations, but as you think, they didnt tell me anything
But i suscribed to Toyota newsletter and prospectus for the FT-86, and u can be sure that i'll share any information bout this car when i get it
Welcome! I wish I could have been there.I was at the Geneva Motor Show yesterday (i live in Geneva, so it's not so far
But i suscribed to Toyota newsletter and prospectus for the FT-86, and u can be sure that i'll share any information bout this car when i get it
We have run up against the same resistance for information from Toyota at other shows, which I understand but it would be nice to get more details.
Thanks for joining and helping out the community!!
Is it possible for people who were not at the Geneva Motor Show to sign up for the FT-86 prospectus?
Thank you
I don't know...look at toyota's website if you can get it. Or try at a toyota car dealer
I know that the Toyota dealers here in Australia would just have a blank look on their faces and start staring off into the middle distance if I went in there showroom and said "FT-86"...They could really use some specialist enthuiast car salesmen/women for this model when it goes on sale.
Here are some snaps of the Geneva media guide.
West, what kind of camera did you use? The pictures are sharp and clear! Its like you were holding the Geneva guide in your hand.
Wish they were, but they weren't taken by me.
More brilliant work - has any new model ever had this level of coverage before its release?
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