Toyota FT-86/FR-S

iff2mastamatt · 07-08-2010, 01:02 AM

I know it's a concept car, but the ft-86's design reminds me of the Z. I've also heard it will be in the $23,000 range (probably a 4 cyl. though). I hope Toyota keeps the design and doesn't make drastic production changes like the Honda CR-Z. Won't be available until 2013, but if it has a v6, count me in!

Here is the Press release of the 3rd (Scion) Concept:

YouTube - Scion FR-S Concept Official Video Clip

YouTube - Scion FR-S Concept (extended)

(For some reason the video won't embed)

????TOYOTA 86 TEST@Fuji????86??????? - YouTube

Boost_lee · 07-08-2010, 01:06 AM

there's something about this car that just doesn't "sell" me. Interested in seeing the final production model though...

iff2mastamatt · 07-08-2010, 01:09 AM

It needs a spoiler too.

fullmonty · 07-08-2010, 01:16 AM

Those rims scream 1995

Jordo! · 07-08-2010, 04:58 AM

There's a lot of interest in this car. Lightweight, boxer motor, designed to handle and brake well (and according to the chief engineers for the project, to drift -- not that I care about that) and at a budget -- well, originally. Looks liek the production model will cost closer to 30K than 20K.

I agree, it looks a LOT like a mini-Zed.

Toyota has confirmed that they are seriously considering a turbo version (search for FT-86 G-sport concept).

It should be a pretty bad *** little car, especially if they offer a boosted version. This is the only other car I am interested in, and while we're on the subject, part of what made me decide to jump on the Z was that a rumor was floating around that the FT-86 production model was going to be delayed another two years.. supposedly that has been disconfirmed.

dorothykinder · 07-08-2010, 06:54 AM

Liked the first one in the Pic. Waiting !!!

Zaggeron · 07-08-2010, 07:53 AM

I'm interested in this as well as the future G25 as a replacement for my current Mazda3 DD. I'm looking for something light and easy to drive with decent looks and a little pep. Not really looking for the same sort of performance I get with my Z

PapoZalsa · 07-08-2010, 10:52 AM

I don't think the car looks that bad!

My first new car was a 1986 Toyota Corolla SR-5, so I might be bias.

BTW, this is like the 3rd Thread about the FT-86

Lug · 07-08-2010, 12:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jordo!

I agree, it looks a LOT like a mini-Zed.

It's as if a GT-R and a 370Z had a baby but the GT-R also cheated on the side with a RSX.

Cmike2780 · 07-08-2010, 12:47 PM

That GTR is such a whore

Jordo! · 07-08-2010, 01:19 PM

Actually, yeah. The roof line and front fender are much closer to the GT-R. Well spotted. Hadn't noticed that before.

No offical name yet, but other than FR-S or just "86", Toyota has said they are considering "Celica". That would definitely fit.

280z/300zx · 07-08-2010, 09:23 PM

I'll take the subaru version over the toyota version. Search for info on it and you'll see it's a much better car, at least in concept form. The talk was that toyota would get the n/a 4cyl RWD while subaru got the turbo charged AWD version. Subaru was saying the power would be around 330 with a price of about 30k, basically right bellow the STI 4 door price. Also the subaru concept looked far more aggressive.

mrcardio · 07-08-2010, 09:52 PM

Here are some photos that do the FT-86 better justice. I actually think it looks better than the Z and if it resembles anything it would be a GTR but smaller obviously. I like how it doesn't so much flaunt "hey look at me I'm fast!!" but instead it’s a bit understated. If it ends up driving as good as it looks this might be my next ride. It sounds like there will be a 4cyl NA entry level model with 150+hp that will start at ~ 23k and a Turbo 4 or NA 6cyl with 250+hp that will start at around 27-28k+. That doesn’t sound like a lot of power but at the right weight it should be more than adequate. It might not end up being all that quick but test track numbers are only part of the equation. Look at the Mazda Miata, slow as balls but really fun to drive.

Jordo! · 07-08-2010, 11:43 PM

I'm torn on the looks -- I love them both.

Although, I do like the more compact dimensions and lighter weight of the FT-86...

If the production model looks that good, and they offer a version that is close in performance to the Z, that will be my next car.

Anatoray · 07-08-2010, 11:54 PM

I can't believe no one's brought up the fact that it's basically a smaller LFA in terms of looks >.>

07-08-2010, 01:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
iff2mastamatt Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 46 Drives: an automobile Rep Power: 15	Toyota FT-86/FR-S I know it's a concept car, but the ft-86's design reminds me of the Z. I've also heard it will be in the $23,000 range (probably a 4 cyl. though). I hope Toyota keeps the design and doesn't make drastic production changes like the Honda CR-Z. Won't be available until 2013, but if it has a v6, count me in! Here is the Press release of the 3rd (Scion) Concept: YouTube - Scion FR-S Concept Official Video Clip YouTube - Scion FR-S Concept (extended) (For some reason the video won't embed) ????TOYOTA 86 TEST@Fuji????86??????? - YouTube Last edited by iff2mastamatt; 11-28-2011 at 09:16 AM.

07-08-2010, 01:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
fullmonty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 7,762 Drives: 370 Touring/Sport Rep Power: 33	Those rims scream 1995 __________________

07-08-2010, 04:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	There's a lot of interest in this car. Lightweight, boxer motor, designed to handle and brake well (and according to the chief engineers for the project, to drift -- not that I care about that) and at a budget -- well, originally. Looks liek the production model will cost closer to 30K than 20K. I agree, it looks a LOT like a mini-Zed. Toyota has confirmed that they are seriously considering a turbo version (search for FT-86 G-sport concept). It should be a pretty bad *** little car, especially if they offer a boosted version. This is the only other car I am interested in, and while we're on the subject, part of what made me decide to jump on the Z was that a rumor was floating around that the FT-86 production model was going to be delayed another two years.. supposedly that has been disconfirmed. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

07-08-2010, 07:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	I'm interested in this as well as the future G25 as a replacement for my current Mazda3 DD. I'm looking for something light and easy to drive with decent looks and a little pep. Not really looking for the same sort of performance I get with my Z __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

07-08-2010, 10:52 AM	#8 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4499	I don't think the car looks that bad! My first new car was a 1986 Toyota Corolla SR-5, so I might be bias. BTW, this is like the 3rd Thread about the FT-86 __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

07-08-2010, 01:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
Boost_lee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 2,813 Drives: 09 370Z TT 6MT Rep Power: 29	there's something about this car that just doesn't "sell" me. Interested in seeing the final production model though...

07-08-2010, 01:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
iff2mastamatt Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 46 Drives: an automobile Rep Power: 15	It needs a spoiler too.

07-08-2010, 06:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
dorothykinder Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 17 Drives: Yamaha Rep Power: 14	Liked the first one in the Pic. Waiting !!!

07-08-2010, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	That GTR is such a whore __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-08-2010, 01:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	Actually, yeah. The roof line and front fender are much closer to the GT-R. Well spotted. Hadn't noticed that before. No offical name yet, but other than FR-S or just "86", Toyota has said they are considering "Celica". That would definitely fit. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

07-08-2010, 09:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
280z/300zx Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nevada Posts: 689 Drives: 280z, 300zx, Vette Rep Power: 272	I'll take the subaru version over the toyota version. Search for info on it and you'll see it's a much better car, at least in concept form. The talk was that toyota would get the n/a 4cyl RWD while subaru got the turbo charged AWD version. Subaru was saying the power would be around 330 with a price of about 30k, basically right bellow the STI 4 door price. Also the subaru concept looked far more aggressive.

07-08-2010, 09:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
mrcardio Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 219 Drives: 08 MS3 Rep Power: 14	Here are some photos that do the FT-86 better justice. I actually think it looks better than the Z and if it resembles anything it would be a GTR but smaller obviously. I like how it doesn't so much flaunt "hey look at me I'm fast!!" but instead it’s a bit understated. If it ends up driving as good as it looks this might be my next ride. It sounds like there will be a 4cyl NA entry level model with 150+hp that will start at ~ 23k and a Turbo 4 or NA 6cyl with 250+hp that will start at around 27-28k+. That doesn’t sound like a lot of power but at the right weight it should be more than adequate. It might not end up being all that quick but test track numbers are only part of the equation. Look at the Mazda Miata, slow as balls but really fun to drive. __________________ ‹^› ‹(•¿•)› ‹^› Last edited by mrcardio; 07-08-2010 at 10:12 PM.

07-08-2010, 11:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 417	I'm torn on the looks -- I love them both. Although, I do like the more compact dimensions and lighter weight of the FT-86... If the production model looks that good, and they offer a version that is close in performance to the Z, that will be my next car. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

07-08-2010, 11:54 PM	#15 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 17	I can't believe no one's brought up the fact that it's basically a smaller LFA in terms of looks >.>

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