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Old 10-11-2009, 03:10 PM   #1
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Nice article about the FT-86 design

FT 86 Design Dissected:

http://jalopnik.com/5375502/toyota-f...sign-dissected
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Toyota FT-86 Concept: Design, Dissected



The Toyota FT-86 Concept is an exciting step forward for the vanilla automaker, blending cues from the past (the Toyota AE86) with hints of ToMoCo future. We dissect the design below to see how they've accomplished this delicate feat.
A Legacy In The Front Three-Quarters



The original Toyota AE86 is a legend, offering the fun of RWD in an extremely light-and-tossable platform. Despite having econo-car dimensions, the AE86 was able to incorporate a sports car look with its long, sloping hood and a line carrying itself through the A-pillar. Click through to see how this element transformed into the final concept.
Toyota's Design Evolves In Profile



The RWD is teased in the Hofmeister Kink, which goes through quite the metamorphosis before ending up with a look that combines the wild integrated kink of the first sketch and concept with the practical C-pillar on the original coupe and three-door.
A Sexy Swoop In Back



The new swoopy design language on the FT-86 has less to do with the AE-86 and more to do with where Toyota is going as a company. The two-box design coming to a point at the rear evolves from the LF-A Roadster concept to something more dramatic on the sketch and concept before ending up with a design incorporating the same rotary look into the trunkline.
Looking To The Future Up Front



Toyota has lacked a distinctive front fascia for years, with little similarity between a Camry, Corolla and Avalon, to give just one example. Though you don't quite see the emergence of one in these drawings, it's clear with the introduction of the 2010 4Runner that Toyota is attempted, at least, to create a more aggressive look with the use of a trapezoidal shape.

Conclusion
The FT-86 in name and purpose is the heir to the AE86 legacy but is far more important to the brand. Though still a concept, this near-production vehicle is perhaps Toyota's best answer to Aiko Toyoda's complaint that the company has become distant from its customers.
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I copied it here so ppl can see in the thread too. Glad someone took the time to analyze all those things I woulda never noticed
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I honestly never knew that concept car existed. This article really helped me understand the progression of design behind this car, was a great read any a must have for any potential future owner IMO
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Hmm...the FT-86 II kinda follows the design touches of the first two concepts, Isn't it?
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Whatever happened tot he FT-HS? Was it just a design study for this? It was supposed to be the new Supra but nothing ever came of it so far as I can tell.
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the ft-hs was meant to be a hybrid sports car....and yeah im guessing it either became the 86 or is a variant they plan for the 86 in the future?
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Whatever happened tot he FT-HS? Was it just a design study for this? It was supposed to be the new Supra but nothing ever came of it so far as I can tell.
The FT-HS was a slightly larger car about 3 inches longer and wider plus it had a 400hp hybrid 6 cylinder engine. So it could be still sitting on the back burner waiting to see how well the FT-86 sells before greenlighting the big brother.

They are somewhat similar looking and it would harken back to the old MKI and II 4cylinder celica/ 6 cylinder celica-supra days... of course all of the purist from both camps would be up in arms if that actually happened.
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Holy necro-bump Batman!

Looking at the dates, does this thread demand to be revived every 2 years?
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