Toyota FT-86 concept unveiled
10-07-2009 | 05:11 PM
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Toyota FT-86 concept unveiled
http://www2.toyota.co.jp/en/news/09/10/1006.html
October 6, 2009
Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that three concept vehicles and the TF109 Formula One racing car are to highlight its Toyota-brand exhibit for the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. The show is open to the public from October 24 to November 4 at Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture.
TMC views motor shows as an opportunity to highlight new, automotive possibilities, and so over the years has used them to unveil a wide variety of concept vehicles and groundbreaking technologies.
This year, the Toyota-brand exhibit continues its theme from the previous Tokyo Motor Show: "Harmonious Drive—A New Tomorrow for People and the Planet". This theme expresses TMC's commitment to making cars that brim with individuality but that are also in harmony with society.
The Toyota-brand display will include a compact rear-wheel-drive sports vehicle that embodies the joy of driving and the pleasure of ownership—the fundamental appeal of motor vehicles. The display will also feature environmentally friendly concept vehicles including a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), the type of vehicle considered best suited for widespread use to effectively meet CO2 emissions restrictions and the diversification of energy, and an electric vehicle (EV) suitable for short-distance trips.
Toyota vehicles to be displayed the 41st Tokyo Motor Show:
1. FT-86 Concept (future Toyota 86) — a compact, rear-wheel drive sports vehicle
2. PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Concept — a plug-in hybrid vehicle
3. FT-EV II (future Toyota electric vehicle two) — an urban electric vehicle
4. TF109 — a Formula One racing car
During the Tokyo Motor Show, TMC will also display its concept vehicles virtually on Toyota Metapolis, which is a Japanese-language marketing website featuring a virtual city. The virtual vehicle display is planned to go online on October 21 at http://metapolis.toyota.co.jp.
Display vehicles
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
Toyobaru lives!
October 6, 2009
Tokyo — TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION (TMC) announces that three concept vehicles and the TF109 Formula One racing car are to highlight its Toyota-brand exhibit for the 41st Tokyo Motor Show. The show is open to the public from October 24 to November 4 at Makuhari Messe in Makuhari, Chiba Prefecture.
TMC views motor shows as an opportunity to highlight new, automotive possibilities, and so over the years has used them to unveil a wide variety of concept vehicles and groundbreaking technologies.
This year, the Toyota-brand exhibit continues its theme from the previous Tokyo Motor Show: "Harmonious Drive—A New Tomorrow for People and the Planet". This theme expresses TMC's commitment to making cars that brim with individuality but that are also in harmony with society.
The Toyota-brand display will include a compact rear-wheel-drive sports vehicle that embodies the joy of driving and the pleasure of ownership—the fundamental appeal of motor vehicles. The display will also feature environmentally friendly concept vehicles including a plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHV), the type of vehicle considered best suited for widespread use to effectively meet CO2 emissions restrictions and the diversification of energy, and an electric vehicle (EV) suitable for short-distance trips.
Toyota vehicles to be displayed the 41st Tokyo Motor Show:
1. FT-86 Concept (future Toyota 86) — a compact, rear-wheel drive sports vehicle
2. PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID Concept — a plug-in hybrid vehicle
3. FT-EV II (future Toyota electric vehicle two) — an urban electric vehicle
4. TF109 — a Formula One racing car
During the Tokyo Motor Show, TMC will also display its concept vehicles virtually on Toyota Metapolis, which is a Japanese-language marketing website featuring a virtual city. The virtual vehicle display is planned to go online on October 21 at http://metapolis.toyota.co.jp.
Display vehicles
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
Toyobaru lives!
10-07-2009 | 05:15 PM
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Re: Toyota FT-86 concept unveiled
10-08-2009 | 12:26 AM
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Re: Toyota FT-86 concept unveiled
why that didnt show when i searched? the world will never know
10-08-2009 | 05:01 AM
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Re: Toyota FT-86 concept unveiled
This thing is hot like snot.
Not a big fan of the headlights, but otherwise I think it's the best looking concept I've seen in years. I would absolutely drive one.
Not a big fan of the headlights, but otherwise I think it's the best looking concept I've seen in years. I would absolutely drive one.
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