Attero Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Toyota-FT-86-first-drive/259779/ Looks like the FT-86 is bound for June 2012 release. This could be quite a fun car and it's nice to see a manafacturer take the fun route, rather than the power route. Production photos have also been released here: http://www.themotorreport.com.au/52756/toyota-ft-86-revealed-in-japan-market-brochure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Yes please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_jekyll Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 how long before a turbo version comes out ? or everybody gets bord of the pidly n/a and fits a big loopy turbo motor from an older scooby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross C Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 The g-sports concept version in my avitar looks amazing. Hope they make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Attero Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 how long before a turbo version comes out ? or everybody gets bord of the pidly n/a and fits a big loopy turbo motor from an older scooby I'm guessing they will make a turbo version of some sort eventually (maybe not until the FT-86 II) but the drive is all about fun and not power. I know more people who are interested in a fun car (light, great handling) than a powerful car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tkddav3 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 looks great! still far from a supra follow up but its a good start oh and bring on the turbo version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Think the concept looks better the new lights really look soft by comparison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Toyota have got exactly the right idea with this. It's relatively affordable to buy, it will be affordable to run (expect well over 45mpg on a run) and will be exploitable on the road. It will also be relatively green. I should expect Subaru will be very anxious to Get their offering to market ASAP now, and I doubt the other manufacturers will be very far behind (Mazda could easily adapt the MX5 into a direct competitor). Surely Honda will get in on the act, and Nissan have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Looks good and only £20k, so for the money that's pretty decent. Still, it's not for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 So it's pertty much a RWD Celica replacement then. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 So it's pertty much a RWD Celica replacement then. H. Kind of, yes However, the last Celica was designed for Americans, this is by all accounts a fairly focused machine. The last Celica was nice, but dull to drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 (edited) The only slight disappointments for me would be the steering wheel design, looks very dated, and the less aggressive look to the car. Apart from that yes please Edited October 31, 2011 by Kirk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 The only slight disappointments for me would be the steering wheel design, looks very dated, and the less aggressive look to the car. Apart from that yes please Agreed, but I could easily stick my Isotta Katiena wheel on there. Job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 The interior has defiantly changed somewhat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 So it's pertty much a RWD Celica replacement then. H. Going by the name id say its there replacment for proberbly the best Toyota ever made!!! AE-86! Iv been down my local dealer about one of these, they want £500 deposit to go on the waiting list, there are 3 being deliverd to most dealers in the UK, most dealers already have over 4 people on there list! Id be the 4th at mine if i went a head, but im not putting any thing down until they can confirm a price, speculation of these getting closer to 30k now is putting me off!! 20k was alot more apealing!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamAhead Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Taken from: http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=24605 Final production version of Toyota Coupe leaked onto web Toyota is leaking like a leaky thing over its new rear-drive coupe, the FT-86. This image, believed to be a copy of a promotional brochure for the new car is the second shot of the finished car after screengrabs of the much-awaited coupe leaked onto the internet last week (see image below). The car (which almost certainly won't be called FT-86) will get its official unveiling at the Tokyo motor show later this month before going on sale in the UK by the middle of next year. And, if recent first drives of prototypes (hurried to press following the leaked details of the new car) are anything to go by, the new Toyota sounds like it's going to be quite a hoot. Its 2.0-litre, Subaru-developed, naturally aspirated flat-four makes 197bhp and around 150lb ft with the help of Toyota's own direct-injection tech. While these aren't hypersonic figures, the car weighs just 1280kg, so it should be quick enough. Besides, Toyota is keen to emphasise that this will be a car that doesn't need power to be fun. With a six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive, an LSD and an ESP system that can be completely switched off, it sounds as if the early signs are more than promising... let's hope they deliver... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'll start things off with an "R". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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d-_-b Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 ^^, where are the cheerleaders : D - "Gimmie a - "p" " car does look pretty cool though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 "o"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamAhead Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 LoL i did do a search on the forum as well. ..plus it was only posted on pistonheads today? I thought they where pretty current with the car news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robzki Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Whats r-i-p-o? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Josh Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Got there in the end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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