Excitement continues to build towards the launch of Toyota’s next sports car, currently known as FT-86. While the final production specification has yet to be announced, we can now officially confirm some of the key technical details ahead of the car’s on sale date next year.
Here’s what to expect beneath that sleek exterior…
The FT-86 final production model will be powered by a 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated engine jointly developed with Subaru. This will combine Subaru’s proven boxer engine architecture with Toyota’s D-4S injection system to deliver increased horsepower and torque without sacrificing fuel consumption and environmental performance.
In keeping with the sports car looks, the final car will be available with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The manual is designed to offer quick and precise shifts with a short-throw, while the automatic gearbox will feature sporty shifts controlled by steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifts. Power will be distributed effectively to the rear wheels through a limited-slip differential.
The new sports car will utilise an entirely new front-engine, rear-wheel drive platform that will offer the driver confident stability and manoeuvrability, while still being quick and nimble into and out of any corner. The FT-86 final production model will combine compact dimensions, lightweight design and a low centre of gravity to ensure the best possible power-to-weight ratio.
To find out more about the development of FT-86, click on the video below to see Akihiro “Dezi” Nagaya, General Manager Toyota Design Division, explain the processes and philosophies behind the design of the latest vision of the sports concept, FT-86 II.
With it be petrol or diesel?
Hi Ben,
The final production version of FT-86 will be powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine.
Thanks for your question.
Yes, but will there be a turbo version???
Hi John,
Details about grades and performance are not yet available as the FT-86 II is still under development. Further details will be revealed as we approach the launch of the production model in 2012.
Thanks.
Thanks, Grant.
I thought it might be a diesel when I read about D-4S injection…very similar to D-4D!
This car has the most beautiful design I’ve seen so far. I am very happy that this model will be on petrol. I can’t have patience until this model will appear in my state. Regards Grant.
Is there any plans for a turbo version?
I wonder if there will be a hybrid sports version on the horizon. I know the Toyota hybrid system is somewhat more involving than the Honda system, but a manual rear wheel drive petrol hybrid would be an interesting idea, certainly a step up from the Honda’s CRX.
What are the predicted performance figures??
Will it be fully automatic or will you need to use the flappy paddles to change gear?
Hi, is the Toyota model and Scion model going to be identical?
Hi Alex,
The Toyota FT-86 II concept and Scion FR-S concept share the same basic components, but the FR-S features Scion-style customisation through a collaboration with Five Axis, an American customisation manufacturer. Whereas the FT-86 II concept has been designed at Toyota Design Office in Japan.
The final production model of the Toyota FT-86 II concept will be revealed later this year, and is scheduled to go on sale in 2012.
Thanks so much! Will the Scion version resemble the FRS concept? Also will the Toyota and Scion share identical engine specs?
Hi Matt,
The FT-86 II is still under development so details about its performance are not available at this stage. The production version is scheduled for launch in 2012, and we will update the blog as soon as more information is revealed.
Hi Spaldinho,
The automatic transmission will feature sporty shifts controlled by steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifts.
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