Toyko 2009 Preview: Toyota FT-86 Concept brings back the Hachiroku by Damon Lavrinc on Oct 6th 2009 at 1:23AM http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/06/t...k-the-hachiro/ (http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/06/toyko-2009-preview-toyota-ft-86-concept-brings-back-the-hachiro/) Toyota's President Akio Toyoda has said the automaker is in desperate need of an excitement injection, and here's the first dose: the Toyota FT-86 Concept. Inspired by the Corolla-based AE86 sports coupe of the '80s, the FT-86 concept was designed by the automaker's ED2 styling studio in France and bears a remarkable resemblance to the FT-HS concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show several years back. Since it's a "concept," Toyota hasn't divulged much about the FT-86 yet, but we do know it's powered by a Subaru-derived 2.0-liter boxer four sending power to the rear wheels. Toyota focused on keeping the weight down to improve handling and, according to one source, the platform is unique to the concept. The engine sits lower in the engine bay to aid aerodynamics while keeping the center of gravity in check, and the overall dimensions of Toyota's new 2+2 are 163.78 inches long and 69.29 inches wide, with a wheelbase of 101.18 inches. After the FT-86 bows in concept form at the Tokyo Motor Show next month, the production model will be shown sometime next year with sales beginning sometime in late 2011 carrying a sticker price somewhere north of $20,000. [Source: Toyota] PRESS RELEASE 1. FT-86 Concept (world premiere) The FT-86 ("86" pronounced "hachi roku"), a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, provides driving joy and excitement. * Compact design gives driver greater control, while body's lightness and low center of gravity allow racecar-like handling * Both power and environmental performance provided by 2-liter boxer engine and light body * Flash Red body color contains hint of blue; interior expresses modern feel with minimal coverage of the highly refined structural components evoking enthusiasm for cruising Vehicle Length Width Height Wheelbase Seating FT-86 Concept 4,160 mm 1,760 mm 1,260 mm 2,570 mm 4 __________________________________________________ ___________________ Holy crap, a modern Toyota that I like Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

i work for toyota and we wont receive that until 2012 from what i have been told and thats only if the production is confirmed.

^^^ Damn! Thats a while off, and this is the first modern Toyota I've really liked in a while! I wish Holden would create a Torana in similar vain.

man, looks nothing like my old, AE86

They could have atlest keept the same window style as the orig then u could see the resembalence, :-(

Shouldnt they have called it the FT-11? Or FT-12? Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

im gonna bump this, Whos excited about this car? production modle to arrive in australia in 2012-2013

There is an ft86 II concept now , exterior is a little different not sure about the rest. Saw it at the international motor show , was one of my favorite cars there . I read somewhere it's due 2012/13 I think , and priced in the $20-30,000 range .

Why are they putting the boxxer engine in it.. complete rubbish.

If this is in the $20,000-$30,000 range i think itll sell really well. Im hoping they bring out a turbo version Some original photos have not been recovered yet.

Be nice with an STi AWD package - But then again, a Toyota with a Subie burble just isn't right!

Boxer engines feel like they are running 3 cylinders.

The boxer engine has been completely redesigned (apparently the only thing it shares with the Subaru engine is the layout). It comes with holes in the dash specifically in case you wish to build a roll cage , and they designed under the bonnet so there is enough room if you wanna slap a turbo on . Keep in mind not everything you read on the Internet is true , so don't get to excited Some original photos have not been recovered yet.