FT-86 convertible under consideration according to Toyota official! - Toyota FR-S Forum / FT-86 Forum and Subaru 216a Forum

Hachiroku · 10-30-2009, 10:58 AM

Also reported on FT86club blog.

According to Autotelegraaf, a senior Toyota official has confirmed that there may indeed be a convertible version of the FT-86 coupe if the demand proves to be strong. This is the first mention we have heard from Toyota regarding a potential convertible version.

Unless it’s already under testing currently, a convertible version of the FT-86 would likely follow a year after the coupe version first becomes available.

You can find some photochops of FT-86 convertibles in our photoshop thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6 (beginning on 4th-5th page).

The official also revealed that no name had yet been chosen for the production version of the FT-86 concept.

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S2KtoFT86 · 10-30-2009, 11:07 AM

Very interesting although I've never liked a 4 seater vert. Only way it'd look good is if it went to a 2 seater.

Hachiroku · 10-30-2009, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

Very interesting although I've never liked a 4 seater vert. Only way it'd look good is if it went to a 2 seater.

Totally agree with that! I wonder if it'll be ragtop or folding hardtop. I'd be fine with ragtop personally. Keeps weight and cost down.

S2KtoFT86 · 10-30-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Hachiroku

Totally agree with that! I wonder if it'll be ragtop or folding hardtop. I'd be fine with ragtop personally. Keeps weight and cost down.

If this is what it's supposed to be, it'd almost have to be a 2 seater. No real sports car is a 4 seater. C'mon!

zbirdman777 · 10-30-2009, 11:17 AM

I've never been a fan of convertibles personally. Like I said before though. If making convertibles means the continuation of this car I'm all for it.

YourFearlessLeader · 10-30-2009, 11:23 AM

its not for me, but if its helps sales, then whatever :-)

Arcangel · 10-30-2009, 11:26 AM

I rather have a glass roof soft top converts don't look good and hard tops add to much weight

ichitaka05 · 10-30-2009, 11:34 AM

Hm... convertible = stiffer chassis = heavy car = me, sad BUT
convertible + AT = more chick driving = thumbs up for me

S2KtoFT86 · 10-30-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Hm... convertible = stiffer chassis = heavy car = me, sad BUT
convertible + AT = more chick driving = thumbs up for me

I guess for sales but it's still

White Comet · 10-30-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by S2KtoFT86

If this is what it's supposed to be, it'd almost have to be a 2 seater. No real sports car is a 4 seater. C'mon!

They're not going to axe 2 seats. As a roadster, this car won't be a Z roadster or an S2k. Think 3-series or A4 convertible.

Actually, scratch that. I think the best analogy? Mustang V6 vert automatic. Total secretary car. Hey, I'm all for it if it helps sales.

I'll still be getting a bare bones coupe.

Mouse · 10-30-2009, 12:56 PM

Toyota....DON'T DO IT....I think toyota can't execute a good looking convertible. They have all been ugly or just wrong. Think about it...name one good looking Toyota/Lexus convertible in their history.

cyde01 · 10-30-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Mouse

Toyota....DON'T DO IT....I think toyota can't execute a good looking convertible. They have all been ugly or just wrong. Think about it...name one good looking Toyota/Lexus convertible in their history.

2000gt convertible..

OldSkoolToys · 10-30-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cyde01

2000gt convertible..

Hahahaha, pwned.

ichitaka05 · 10-30-2009, 01:16 PM

is Targa count? lol
but 2000gt was pretty nicely done.

joshuo · 10-30-2009, 01:29 PM

How about a T-top?

10-30-2009, 10:58 AM	#1
Hachiroku Administrator Drives: Boxster 986 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tristate Posts: 175	FT-86 convertible under consideration according to Toyota official! Also reported on FT86club blog. According to Autotelegraaf, a senior Toyota official has confirmed that there may indeed be a convertible version of the FT-86 coupe if the demand proves to be strong. This is the first mention we have heard from Toyota regarding a potential convertible version. Unless it’s already under testing currently, a convertible version of the FT-86 would likely follow a year after the coupe version first becomes available. You can find some photochops of FT-86 convertibles in our photoshop thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6 (beginning on 4th-5th page). The official also revealed that no name had yet been chosen for the production version of the FT-86 concept. Translated text: http://translate.google.com/translat...hl=EN&ie=UTF-8

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S2KtoFT86 Resident Post Whore Drives: 2000 AP1 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 1,101	Very interesting although I've never liked a 4 seater vert. Only way it'd look good is if it went to a 2 seater. __________________ Gavin

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YourFearlessLeader Team ScioNRG President Drives: 2009 Scion tC Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Staten Island Posts: 89	its not for me, but if its helps sales, then whatever :-) __________________ Patiently waiting for 2011 FT-86 FTW!!! www.teamscionrg.com

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Arcangel Member Drives: 09 Honda CiviC LX-S Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 60	I rather have a glass roof soft top converts don't look good and hard tops add to much weight __________________

10-30-2009, 11:34 AM	#8
ichitaka05 Boxer Engine Lover Drives: '00 Subaru 2.5RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middle of No where Posts: 1,371	Hm... convertible = stiffer chassis = heavy car = me, sad BUT convertible + AT = more chick driving = thumbs up for me __________________

10-30-2009, 11:17 AM	#5
zbirdman777 86 Addict Drives: 2009 Scion tC Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 74	I've never been a fan of convertibles personally. Like I said before though. If making convertibles means the continuation of this car I'm all for it.

10-30-2009, 12:56 PM	#11
Mouse Member Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Miami, Fl. Posts: 89	Toyota....DON'T DO IT....I think toyota can't execute a good looking convertible. They have all been ugly or just wrong. Think about it...name one good looking Toyota/Lexus convertible in their history.

10-30-2009, 01:16 PM	#14
ichitaka05 Boxer Engine Lover Drives: '00 Subaru 2.5RS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Middle of No where Posts: 1,371	is Targa count? lol but 2000gt was pretty nicely done. __________________

10-30-2009, 01:29 PM	#15
joshuo Member Drives: 2002 audi TT quattro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 38	How about a T-top? __________________

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