Covered FT-86 on Geneva show floor: What a TEASER? - Toyota FT-86 Forums

Toyota4life · 03-01-2010, 01:42 PM

We assumed rumors of the Toyota FT-86 redesign were greatly exaggerated. This photo from Toyota's Geneva Motor Show stage that appears to show the same ol' FT-86 concept, apparently proves us right. (Photo: PHILIPPE DESMAZES/AFP/Getty Images)

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Source: "New" Toyota FT-86 Sure Looks Like The "Old" One - Toyota FT-86 - Jalopnik

Toyota4life · 03-01-2010, 02:06 PM

Despite rumors that the Toyota FT-86 Concept would debut at the Geneva Auto Show in production form, it appears as though that isn’t the case. As the very first thing show-goers will see when they enter Hall 4 at Europe’s most prestigious motor show, its obvious the importance that Toyota places on this vehicle – a model that could help rebrand the Japanese automaker while giving it some much-needed positive PR.

The rumors of a redesign are also false, which is probably a good thing as the car probably couldn’t get much better looking.

The name FT-86 brings together Toyota’s past and future, with the “FT” coming from the FT-HS hybrid concept from a few years back, while the “86″ is donated from the AE-86, a small rear-drive, two-door Corolla-based sports car (called the Hachi-Roku), made famous by drifters.

Other than the design of the car (which is certainly impressive with plenty of Lexus LF-A inspired goodness), we still don’t know a lot about the FT-86 concept. What we do know is that it will be light weight, with “racecar-like handling” and be powered by a 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder engine from Subaru.

With Toyota’s press conference set for tomorrow, we’ll be sure to listen carefully for when Toyota plans to bring this sporty model to market.

Source: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...a-concept.html

[es vi: eks] · 03-01-2010, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Toyota4life

With Toyota’s press conference set for tomorrow, we’ll be sure to listen carefully for when Toyota plans to bring this sporty model to market

Please please please Toyota tell us more info about the engine and PICS at the Press conference !!!!!!!!

Toyota4life · 03-02-2010, 04:51 AM

The press is 2hours away.

Nemesis · 03-02-2010, 07:37 AM

Word from the show is that the FT-86 will be available for purchase in early 2012!!!

Toyota4life · 03-02-2010, 08:29 AM

Nice man. thanks for update, but this is it? expect to see the production version in 2011 Tokyo Auto Show.

[es vi: eks] · 03-02-2010, 02:54 PM

YouTube - FT-86 press conference at 2010 Geneva...

They dont really tell us any thing new... apart from confirming it will be available for purchase in early 2012

Toyota4life · 03-02-2010, 03:29 PM

Oh man. It's like repeating the same thing. New tC is coming earlier than FT-86. Maybe tC will also get Boxer4, who knows?

Mr.86 · 03-03-2010, 03:13 PM

When is your guess when the next TC will Appear? I imagine if not at this years NY Auto Show maybe LA Auto show...

I am surprised there was a rumor that Toyota would unveil something new at Geneva.

I am willing to put money that we will see the real deal at 2011 Tokyo Auto Show. Man that is so far away ;(

Kidsheart · 03-04-2010, 06:58 AM

has the bonnet been raised?

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03-01-2010, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Toyota4life Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 182	Despite rumors that the Toyota FT-86 Concept would debut at the Geneva Auto Show in production form, it appears as though that isn’t the case. As the very first thing show-goers will see when they enter Hall 4 at Europe’s most prestigious motor show, its obvious the importance that Toyota places on this vehicle – a model that could help rebrand the Japanese automaker while giving it some much-needed positive PR. The rumors of a redesign are also false, which is probably a good thing as the car probably couldn’t get much better looking. The name FT-86 brings together Toyota’s past and future, with the “FT” coming from the FT-HS hybrid concept from a few years back, while the “86″ is donated from the AE-86, a small rear-drive, two-door Corolla-based sports car (called the Hachi-Roku), made famous by drifters. Other than the design of the car (which is certainly impressive with plenty of Lexus LF-A inspired goodness), we still don’t know a lot about the FT-86 concept. What we do know is that it will be light weight, with “racecar-like handling” and be powered by a 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder engine from Subaru. With Toyota’s press conference set for tomorrow, we’ll be sure to listen carefully for when Toyota plans to bring this sporty model to market. Source: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...a-concept.html

03-02-2010, 04:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
Toyota4life Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 182	The press is 2hours away.

03-02-2010, 07:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
Nemesis Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 47	Word from the show is that the FT-86 will be available for purchase in early 2012!!!

03-02-2010, 08:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Toyota4life Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 182	Nice man. thanks for update, but this is it? expect to see the production version in 2011 Tokyo Auto Show.

03-02-2010, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
Toyota4life Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 182	Oh man. It's like repeating the same thing. New tC is coming earlier than FT-86. Maybe tC will also get Boxer4, who knows?

03-03-2010, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Mr.86 Administrator Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 77	When is your guess when the next TC will Appear? I imagine if not at this years NY Auto Show maybe LA Auto show... I am surprised there was a rumor that Toyota would unveil something new at Geneva. I am willing to put money that we will see the real deal at 2011 Tokyo Auto Show. Man that is so far away ;(

03-04-2010, 06:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kidsheart Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	has the bonnet been raised?