Toyota FT-86 / Scion FR-S

[Chris]

Folks who know me could have seen this coming..

Love it. From the concept to the idea of putting the sport back into Toyota models. It's about freakin' time.. Toysubaru or not..

[Chris]

Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept

The Toyota G Sports is a range of enhancements to some cars manufactured by Toyota. The enhancements include body kits, interiors, wheels, suspension and drive-line components.

Manufacturer Toyota & Subaru
Production 2010
Predecessor Toyota FT-86 Concept
Body style(s) 3-door hatchback
Layout FR layout
Platform shortened Subaru Impreza
Engine(s) 2.0 L Flat-4 Toyota-Subaru "D-4S" Boxer engine
Transmission(s) 6 speed manual
Length 4,190 mm (165.0 in)
Width 1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Height 1,230 mm (48.4 in)

Other Info:

- Designed by Toyota's ED2 styling studio in France.
- Concept version to make public debut at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
- Production model to be shown in 2010.
- Sales expected to begin in late 2011.
- The concept car's color is called "Shoujyouhi Red" - the traditional red color of a Japanese monkey's backside.
- To be manufactured at Subaru Plant @ Gunma
- Chief engineer: Tetsuya Tada

Aside from the recently revamped Scion tC, the $59,885 Lexus IS F, and the $375,000 Lexus LFA, Toyota’s cupboard is embarrassingly bare for buyers who actually like driving. Now that Toyota has quit wasting millions on Formula 1, there should be some money in the kitty for reaching enthusiast buyers with actual affordable product

G's concept


The Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept is a modification of the Toyota FT-86 Concept manufactured jointly by Toyota and Subaru and shown at the 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon as part of the Toyota G Sports range.

The FT-86 G Sports Concept differs from the original FT-86 in the use of carbon fibre panels, a vented bonnet, a large rear spoiler, new 19 inch wheels and a custom exhaust. The interior features Recaro bucket seats and a rollcage. The horizontally opposed engine is upgraded with a turbocharger.

Tyres are Potenza RE050 245/40R19 at the front and 275/35R19 at the rear. The FT-86 G Sports concept has reappeared at Toyota's showroom in Amlux, Ikebukuro and Osaka Auto Messe 2010 car tuning exhibition.

[Chris]

[Jon]

I'll be picking one up as well eventually. Can't decide if I and going Toyota or Subaru though. I've had 7 Subarus and I am not even sure how many Toyotas anymore so I guess it will be based on price.

[Chris]

I'll be picking one up as well eventually. Can't decide if I and going Toyota or Subaru though. I've had 7 Subarus and I am not even sure how many Toyotas anymore so I guess it will be based on price.

I'm just trying to decide on the color.

The Toyota doesn't have an uneven header design if that helps.

[Chris]

Red, black or white.. Going to have a few at the track in June when Scion hits the Wilson circuit.

[Chris]

Now arriving at dealerships. I look to have one prepped for next season. Maybe pick one up this summer.

[Chris]

Red, black or white.. Going to have a few at the track in June when Scion hits the Wilson circuit.

White was too much pearl for my taste. Red and Hot Lava looked great.. So did blue... But not sure if I want another blue vehicle.. Red is in the lead..

[Chris]

Pics from the FR-S event @ PittRace are up.. click here

[Chris]

I hear Black (Raven) is a pretty color... Lol

IG Raven FR-S joins the stable!