Saturday, March 27, 2010


The Toyota FT-86 Concept.

Inspired by the Corolla-based AE86 sports coupe of the '80s, the FT-86 concept was designed by the automaker's ED2 styling studio in France and bears a remarkable resemblance to the FT-HS concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show few years back. 

 Toyota hasn't divulged much about the FT-86 yet because it is still a concept, but we know it's powered by a Subaru 2.0-liter boxer four sending power to the rear wheels. In other cases, it is a RWD car or a rear wheel driven car. Toyota focused on keeping the weight down to improve handling and the platform is unique. The engine sits lower in the engine bay to make the car more aerodynamics while keeping the center of gravity low and the overall dimensions of Toyota's new 2+2 are 163.78 inches long and 69.29 inches wide, with a wheelbase of 101.18 inches.

After the FT-86 bows in concept form at the Tokyo Motor Show next month, the production model will be shown sometime next year with sales beginning sometime in 2011 and will cost about $20,000.