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Adrian PatonToyota FT-86 Concept unveiled
October 6th 2009 18:00
It's been a while since a sports car has graced the Toyota range but the wait appears almost over for fans of the Japanese marque with the unveiling of the FT-86 Concept car ahead of its debut at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show later this month.
Details are scarce at this stage but what we do know is the FT-86 ("86" pronounced "hachi roku" and inspired by the AE86 from the 1980s) will feature a Subaru-built 2.0-litre boxer engine with drive sent to the rear-wheels. Compact in design - 4,160 mm (length), 1,760 mm (width) and 1,260 mm (height) - for greater control, the body's lightness coupled with a low centre of gravity should give the FT-86 the sort of sports car handling that would give an enthusiast a big grin on the face.
Seen here in "Flash Red" body colour that also exhibits a hint of blue, the FT-86 boasts the styling cues of a modern day sports car while the interior is a simple yet futuristic affair with the digital dashboard taking centre stage.
More details to follow.
The Official Toyota Press Release:
1. FT-86 Concept (world premiere)
The FT-86 ("86" pronounced "hachi roku"), a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, provides driving joy and excitement.
* Compact design gives driver greater control, while body's lightness and low center of gravity allow racecar-like handling
* Both power and environmental performance provided by 2-liter boxer engine and light body
* Flash Red body color contains hint of blue; interior expresses modern feel with minimal coverage of the highly refined structural components evoking enthusiasm for cruising
Vehicle Length Width Height Wheelbase Seating
FT-86 Concept 4,160 mm 1,760 mm 1,260 mm 2,570 mm 4
[Source: Toyota]
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