By irokin on July 15, 2010, 08:28:42



If you've been hanging out to see the FT-86 in the flesh, this could be your chance:

The Motor Report writes: Toyota Australia has confirmed today that the FT-86 G Sports Concept revealed at last year's Tokyo Auto Salon will make its local debut at October's Australian International Motor Show in Sydney.

Based on the FT-86 concept unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show late last year, this modified, turbo-charged show-piece was developed to help promote Toyota's new G Sports styling kits, exclusive to the Japanese market. Read more: http://www.themotorreport.com.au/48679/toy...okyo-auto-salon

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By irokin on June 24, 2010, 09:41:57



7tune.com writes: In a tragic news story over night, legendary Toyota test driver, and the Godfather of the LF-A supercar Hiromu Naruse died in mysterious circumstances when the Nurburgring special edition LF-A he was driving suddenly veered into oncoming traffic and ploughed head on into a BMW 5 series carrying 2 BMW test drivers.
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The tragic loss of the 47 year Toyota veteran Naruse is going to be felt deeply by afficianados of the companies true sports cars and especially so among those fortunate enough to be owners of the 2000GT; a car Naruse had a special hand in creating. He was known as Akio Toyoda’s personal driver and is remembered as being an amazing hand behind the wheel, as well as a gentleman to have conversation with.

Read More: http://www.7tune.com/breaking-news-hiromu-...es-in-the-lf-a/

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By irokin on May 22, 2010, 08:12:32

Autoguide.com writes: With recent reports that development costs are driving up the price of the FT-86 sports car, Toyota is rumored to be planing to bring a smaller and less powerful version of the FT-86 to market. According to Road & Track it will be roughly 150-inches (3.81 meters) in length and should cost $5,000 less than the currently planned model – meaning it will be available for less than $20,000. read more: http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2010/05...rom-toyota.html

Engine choice sounds weak but could have serious potential after an engine swap. Could also prove very successful with the FT-86s original younger target market.

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By irokin on April 22, 2010, 07:23:40



From: http://www.themotorreport.com.au/50214/toy...orts-car-report


It seems reality has kicked in at Toyota, with its upcoming FT-86 entry-level sports car expected to wear a Japanese launch price closer to AU$25,000 rather than its initial target of around AU$21,500 (US$20,000).
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According to Britain's Autocar, the increased cost is reportedly due to a push for a cleaner and more fuel-efficient engine, with Toyota's engineers undecided on whether Subaru's boxer engine is the right block for the job.
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Although Toyota boss Akio Toyoda has in the past credited the approval of the FT-86 to the enthusiast-driven revival of the old AE86 Corolla as a popular and affordable 'sports car', the FT-86 is now expected to be marketed more towards older buyers.


More here: http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/248971/
And a render of a white Ft-86 on 7tune: http://www.7tune.com/ft-86-price-and-range-out-of-control/

So some mixed news there. I for one would welcome the removal of the boxer, even if it costs more. However the demographic change raises some questions about what will be changed from the prototype to production though it could just mean removing all the wanky Playstation garbage that isn't actually appealing to young buyers. I guess we just have to wait and see.

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By irokin on March 26, 2010, 11:43:45

No promises, theres probably some bugs I haven't picked up but most of the important stuff works.

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