Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S Convertible Roadster confirmed (with photos from Long Beach)

[Henwee]

The convertible concept looks hot. As long as the body was designed to be a convertible from the get-go and not an after thought, I'm sure the body rigidity would not be an issue (s2k, miata, boxster all capable cars).

However, the purpose of GT86 was to be an affordable light weight fun sports car. Making it convertible will hit the affordable and light weight purpose of the car though.

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[daphaze1]

Originally Posted by MoarGeesPlease

Not gonna lie, (all points considered) this is affecting my buying decision...I really want that convertible...

lol, same

[The Robot Cow]

Whats with all the hate? As for the extra weight, how many of you are actually gonna take this car to the track? The extra weight isnt going to matter in my opinion. I think making an 86 roadster is an awesome idea. Expanding the 86 line is a good idea.

This is a new toyota, do you think that they're simply are just gonna make the 86 a convertible? I'm sure Tada-san and his team are hard at work to make the roadster version as enjoyable as the coupe.

Anyways if it really bothers you that much you can always modify the car, no one said you have to leave it in its showroom configuration.

[spin9k]

Originally Posted by madfast

... also there has to be a financial case to move forward , and imo there simply isnt. convertibles dont really sell well. 2 seat cars dont sell well.

Gee .. I guess the odd 750,000 Miatas/MX-5s Mazda has sold can't encourage Toyota in making that that financial case And it's not about the sales in any particular year, car model sales go through cycles, it's the long term that's important and filling a market niche Toyota is missing.

Don't forget the new lightweight SkyActive MX-5 is due shortly and the sales in that niche should show a good bump. Toyota is simply being proactive here. Competition is good for any enthusiasts car, and the sports car market in particular need all the attention from the press/mags/manufacturers it can get.

What I hope is Mazda intro a new Coupe MX-5 as competition to the Toybaru models....

[nrclptcnsmniak]

pure win! I would take this convertible in a heart beat!

[RWD_only]

Gotdamn! that looks great. Hopefully it doesn't look quite as nice in person because I sold myself on the coupe but there are definitely moments when it's nice to drive with the top down...

Ffffffuuuuuuuu... I just have to keep telling myself "You're tracking the car, you'll prefer the coupe."

Oh well, the more variants the better - hopefully it persuades other companies to produce a competitor.

[ZetaVI]

I don't like convertibles. I'm not mad there making one but I def don't want one.

[yurikaze]

[madfast]

Originally Posted by spin9k

Gee .. I guess the odd 750,000 Miatas/MX-5s Mazda has sold can't encourage Toyota in making that that financial case And it's not about the sales in any particular year, car model sales go through cycles, it's the long term that's important and filling a market niche Toyota is missing.

Don't forget the new lightweight SkyActive MX-5 is due shortly and the sales in that niche should show a good bump. Toyota is simply being proactive here. Competition is good for any enthusiasts car, and the sports car market in particular need all the attention from the press/mags/manufacturers it can get.

What I hope is Mazda intro a new Coupe MX-5 as competition to the Toybaru models....

they've sold that many... since 1989... sure it beats out every other sportscar, but that doesnt mean toyota should throw their hat into the ring as well.

my idea is better. use the chassis to make a hybrid 2 seat convertible. give it the prius name. sell millions within a few years...

[Snoopyalien24]

I don't understand the hate. Not like the only option is a convertible. I say bring it, more options to choose.

[Sbray15]

I love verts and the 86 vert pictured looks great but damn that hatchback looks HOT! Build that body style

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Next news, they're planning to do Targa & Hatch 86





Put the joke on the side, it's interesting to see that, they're planning to make convertible. iirc, while back, I was talking bout if they gonna make convertible or not

[frusciantrix]

Don't want stop the hype but Autobild or Bild in general is a bit like the Sun in the UK.
To bring light into the dark: The headline is bullshit. Tetsuya Tada only said the 86 is constructed to be compatible as a roadster. That's no new info and that's no confirmation a roadster is planed. This magazine often bends the truth to get some attention.

[madfast]

Case closed?

7. A Convertible Isn't Likely
Tada-san didn't say it specifically, but it's clearly how he feels. He admits that a convertible version is possible, though. But because the car was designed as a hardtop from the beginning and it relies on its roof for both structure and handling ability, the idea of a convertible FR-S is a bad one.

"It would require plenty of additional engineering, more bracing and more weight," says Tada-san. Scion isn't asking for it, but here's our advice: Don't bother.

http://www.insideline.com/scion/fr-s...dont-know.html

I personally trust insideline and what they quote. how reliable is Autobild? Just sayin...

Originally Posted by frusciantrix

Don't want stop the hype but Autobild or Bild in general is a bit like the Sun in the UK.
To bring light into the dark: The headline is bullshit. Tetsuya Tada only said the 86 is constructed to be compatible as a roadster. That's no new info and that's no confirmation a roadster is planed. This magazine often bends the truth to get some attention.

thanks! imo this "news" is all but bullshit...

[tachi1247]

Originally Posted by frusciantrix

Don't want stop the hype but Autobild or Bild in general is a bit like the Sun in the UK.
To bring light into the dark: The headline is bullshit. Tetsuya Tada only said the 86 is constructed to be compatible as a roadster. That's no new info and that's no confirmation a roadster is planed. This magazine often bends the truth to get some attention.

manufacturers don't spend money developing a chassis to be a convertible unless they plan to build one. development isn't cheap so they wouldn't waste the money.

I'm fine with them building a convertible but this is like the worst news possible for me. it is highly unlikely they will release a convertible and a FI model in the same year so that means we may be 2 years from an sti version if they follow the standard release the coupe and then the convertible a year later.