28 October 2011 - 12:00
Toyota FT-86 leaks online
This is the final production version of Toyota's long-awaited FT-86. Probably.
These pictures, scanned from a ‘Modellista' parts division brochure and leaked onto an Internet, show the rear-drive sportscar in all its glory. Toyota hasn't confirmed the authenticity of the pictures.
See the leaked images of the FT-86
Just last week the company announced it would finally, finally, reveal the production version of the FT-86 at next month's Tokyo motor show, alongside the co-developed Subaru BRZ sports coupe. And if these images are genuine, barring the Modellista bits, you can clearly see Toyota has stayed very close to the concept.
For the first time, we can see the interior of the FT-86 too, featuring those sports seats, instrument display, stubby gearlever and climate controls. There's even a cupholder.
While no acceleration details have yet been revealed, we know that both cars will come with a Subaru-derived flat-four engine - together with a six-speed manual gearbox (an six-speed auto is optional) - with different power outputs: the FT-86 will hover around 150kW, while Subaru's BRZ will host just under 223kW.
They'll share the same oily bits underneath, with a limited-slip diff (good), independent suspension (good) tuned for our roads, and ESP. Toyota also says the FT-86 will be around 200kg lighter than a Volkswagen Scirocco, putting it at an estimated kerb weight of 1,100kg, with rumours of pricing hovering around $45,000.
Can this lightweight, rear-wheel-drive Japanese sports coupe tempt you into parting with your thrupenny bits? Regale us with your colourful commentary, below.
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was thinking more subaru rear
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its missin the cool bits on the front wheel arches
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The full spec list for the Toyota FT-86 can be found here on all car wiki http://www.allcarwiki.com/wiki/Toyota_FT-86_(2012)_Specifications
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will the subaru look different?
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lambo--lovr commented on this article
at 02:10 pm on 29 October 2011
Rear end of a Hyundai Genesis, Anyone?
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