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Autocar's Toyota FT-86 / Scion FR-S First Drive Review
Seems that a press embargo on FT-86 prototype drive reviews has been lifted today. First it was CAR Magazine's review, and now Autocar comes in with their own.
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the other one says 25k, this one says 20k. i like this one =D
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Thank you FT86club for putting a smile on my face so early in the morning!
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Wow. This is great. Keep the news coming!
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These reviews are really getting my blood pumping with excitement; although this one put a bit of a damper with the 1280kg (~2800lb) curb weight - hopefully he was including his 80kg personal weight.
Either way both Autocar and Car magazine have me believing what Moto was saying earlier this summer: Toyota has returned and in a big way. |
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2750 lb test mule...that doesnt bode well.
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The more I learn about this car, the more sure I am that I want it ... small disappointments here and there, yes, but nothing major.
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Cars usually are more expensive in Europe though, rIght?
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So one review says 25k vs 20k and the other says 1200kg vs 1280kg. I'll take one with the lowest of both of those numbers please. And this review says the SC can actually be turned off. WOO!
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I've intentionally stayed out of the recent styling debates over the leaked exterior/interior photos as those are the most subjective parts of the car than can easily be modified to the users taste.
These driving impressions are what I've really been waiting for. All indications are that the early prototypes are awesome (better than a miata even). Toyobaru will be making constant improvements utilizing all of their recent track data and this baby will only get better right up until launch. I'm super excited for this car again. Thank you Toyota and Subaru. |
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