Toyota FT-86 Concept: First Look

Jay Williams - 08/October/2009

Tokyo, Japan - Meet the "Future Toyota 86 Concept" or FT-86 Concept. This compact sports car is set to debut at the Tokyo motor show later this month.

This sport coupe has some pretty compact dimensions with a total length of just 4.16 meters and a height of 1.26m (width and wheelbase are 1.76 and 2.57 meters), which gives the compact sports coupe a low center of gravity.

The FT-86 was created by Toyota's Europe Design Development known as ED2, their main focus is a low center of gravity and aerodynamics, while creating a "functional utility" with its highly-refined body.

In not keeping with the times, this concept does not feature any new technology of the hybrid or electric kind - which is a little weird.

The Japanese automaker wanted to create a compact feeling vehicle that is easy to drive and to handle, while being able to accommodate four occupants. In addition to its light curb weight and low centre of gravity, the FT-86 Concept boasts 'race car' handling as well as a 6-speed manual transmission and ADVICS brakes.

The interior of the FT-86 Concept looks very space age with its super modern seats while the rest of the interior features an instrument panel with a gray and white colour scheme, a navigation system, the gauges have red neon lights and digital displays as well.

The FT-86 will feature Subaru's 2.0 litre Boxer petrol engine, which only produces 120kW (160hp), although, there are rumors that it may be tuned up to around 150kW (200hp).

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