Toyota is back? FT-86 Concept
10-06-2009, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by liquid_helix136,Oct 6 2009, 03:34 PM
why on EARTH they put the 1ZZ engine in it is beyond me, they could have slapped the 2ZZ engine in it, just like an Elise, and had a winner (maybe)
10-06-2009, 01:47 PM
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Seeing the Toyobaru with the S2000, my response is, not bad! The hoodline looks very low!
Seeing the pic with the GTR, it seems OBVIOUS to me that the Toyobaru is a MUCH MUCH smaller car, with a MUCH lower hoodline.
It REALLY makes the GT-R look like the gargantuan behemoth it is.
Can't wait for this car, hope it meets my small/lightweight expectations!
Seeing the pic with the GTR, it seems OBVIOUS to me that the Toyobaru is a MUCH MUCH smaller car, with a MUCH lower hoodline.
It REALLY makes the GT-R look like the gargantuan behemoth it is.
Can't wait for this car, hope it meets my small/lightweight expectations!
10-06-2009, 02:14 PM
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It is definitely a sexy concept!
I think everyone that says 2600lb is a dreamer. We're all logical here. List off all of the cars out there that currently weigh that much. All of them are front wheel drive. It must be very cost prohibitive to make a 2+2 that light, RWD, and be able to handle power. Even a Porsche cayman weighs 28XX.
We should all be lucky if this car comes in less than 3,000lbs
I think everyone that says 2600lb is a dreamer. We're all logical here. List off all of the cars out there that currently weigh that much. All of them are front wheel drive. It must be very cost prohibitive to make a 2+2 that light, RWD, and be able to handle power. Even a Porsche cayman weighs 28XX.
We should all be lucky if this car comes in less than 3,000lbs
10-06-2009, 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Saki GT,Oct 6 2009, 10:09 AM
The average age of Scion buyers is in the 60s, for example.
"Overall, the median age of the Scion driver is 30, the youngest in the industry."
found @ http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Featu...rticleId=126388
10-06-2009, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by wills2k106,Oct 6 2009, 07:14 AM
This is the first Toyota that has even interested me in years. Carpliances aren't for me and this looks to have some substance.
I'm certainly intrigued but there is still a lot of info that needs to be revealed. I'm also hesitant because the design doesn't really distinguish itself as anything other than a sporty two door. When you look at the S2000 you KNOW it is a sports car. I'd say this is more akin to a Civic SI.
Still, quite intriguing...
10-06-2009, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris S,Oct 6 2009, 02:23 PM
Maybe I misssed something, but what I read into it (at a quick glance) is that they're just using Subie engines, not producing w/ Subie as was orignally planned. It just wouldn't be a Subie w/ rwd!
The boxer engine produces a lower cg for better handling/lower hoodline, and produces a unique, cool sound.
I love it!
The boxer engine produces a lower cg for better handling/lower hoodline, and produces a unique, cool sound.
I love it!
