Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S Convertible Roadster confirmed (with photos from Long Beach) - Scion FR-S Forum | Subaru BRZ Forum | Toyota 86 GT 86 Forum | AS1 Forum

Hachiroku · 03-01-2012, 08:24 AM

According to German publication Autobild, lead 86 developer Tetsuya Tada has confirmed plans to bring a convertible 86/GT86 roadster to the market.

In an interview, Tada confirms that the convertible is coming and adds that the GT 86 was designed from the outset to be a convertible as well. The timing of market release has not yet been decided, however.

Render:

Name: Toyota-GT-86-Cabrio-Illustration-560x373-b736c1f5fc854c33.jpg
Views: 93696
Size: 43.7 KB

Name: Toyota-GT-86-Cabrio-Illustration-560x373-b736c1f5fc854c33.jpg
Views: 93696
Size: 43.7 KB

First real life pics, by titusdrake at the First 86 Long Beach Weekend trip @ http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4812

Quote:

Details:

Designed and built by Cartel Customs, lead by Jeremy Lookofsky, the Cartel Speedster takes the top clean off the FR-S, leaving in its place a low windshield, sloped side windows, and a double-bubble deck lid in classic speedster style.

The custom FR-S is also outfitted with a wide range of other mods, including: an upgraded clutch, exhaust, and suspension; Wilwood brakes; larger 18x8-inch front and 18x9.5-inch rear wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes R888 tires; custom fenders and hood; a 61-inch carbon fiber wing; custom paint; and a fully custom interior.

The Cartel Speedster FR-S will debut at the 2012 Toyota Long Beach Grand Prix.

Name: WYnlw.jpg
Views: 52508
Size: 267.4 KB

Name: frsconvertible2.jpg
Views: 8520
Size: 288.0 KB

Name: frsconvertible3.jpg
Views: 24201
Size: 313.5 KB

Name: frsconvertible4.jpg
Views: 8617
Size: 235.6 KB

Name: speedster1.jpg
Views: 7968
Size: 37.0 KB

Name: speedster2.jpg
Views: 7974
Size: 32.6 KB

Name: speedster3.jpg
Views: 7787
Size: 56.3 KB

Name: speedster4.jpg
Views: 8335
Size: 26.1 KB

Name: speedster5.jpg
Views: 7742
Size: 36.8 KB

Name: speedster6.jpg
Views: 7759
Size: 68.2 KB

Name: speedster7.jpg
Views: 7728
Size: 49.1 KB

Name: speedster8.jpg
Views: 7682
Size: 39.1 KB

Name: speedster9.jpg
Views: 7742
Size: 55.9 KB

Name: speedster10.jpg
Views: 7713
Size: 48.4 KB

Name: speedster11.jpg
Views: 7593
Size: 32.4 KB

Name: speedster12.jpg
Views: 7583
Size: 48.4 KB

Harinjo · 03-01-2012, 08:27 AM

nice - but i want a 4-door 86

Guff · 03-01-2012, 08:29 AM

Thanks Hachi!

I think this model is what will skew the demographic over to the female side...

meWant · 03-01-2012, 08:31 AM

it looks pretty hot. I would still take the coupe over it though

maxeveland · 03-01-2012, 08:31 AM

yeah for more headroom

Dillano609 · 03-01-2012, 08:42 AM

I thought they weren't going to make a convertible for this car to maintain the structural rigidity of the car?

tripjammer · 03-01-2012, 08:45 AM

I think it is a good thing. Scion and Toyota proper needs a roadster. I hope it will be a two seater.

powertrip · 03-01-2012, 08:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dillano609

I thought they weren't going to make a convertible for this car to maintain the structural rigidity of the car?

In the future there's going to be a lot of these moments, just like how they said there would never be a forced induction version... Seems they might have a case of foot in mouth here. I'm hoping there will be both a drop top and a FI version (either SC or Turbo is ok by me)

MannyO · 03-01-2012, 09:10 AM

Meh...Not my cup of tea.

but Thanks for posting Hachi!

S2kphile · 03-01-2012, 09:15 AM

Excited, I hope this is true. The highest trim with all the luxuries and amenities available for a convertible and lowest spec coupe for the track. Combo breaaaaaaker

Convertible GT86 = The new S2000, IMO.

madfast · 03-01-2012, 09:52 AM

this story is jumping to conclusions. we've known for quite sometime that the chassis was designed so that it can be made into a convertible. that in no way means they are in the process of making one. thinking about it? planning? sure. did tada say outright they are making a convertible? nope. 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.

if anything, the chassis may spawn a 2 seat HYBRID. we have seen the GRMN hybrids

but they were using a MR platform based off the MR2. MR would be hella cool, but why go there when you have a perfectly developed RWD chassis already? HSD on a FR platform? done! GS450h, LS600h, etc. to me it makes perfect sense. make a CRZ type car, except its unique in that its a convertible. it can compete with both the CRZ and next gen miata which is supposedly going back to being super small and super light, which means super weak engine as well. so a real sporty hybrid? it just may happen....

yayforaddison · 03-01-2012, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harinjo

nice - but i want a 4-door 86

I still want my hatchback

subatoy · 03-01-2012, 09:55 AM

convertibles are retarded.

SUB-FT86 · 03-01-2012, 09:58 AM

I don't understand why anybody would want more weight on this car. I can understand a 370Z roadster but not with this. If they can make a roadster at the same weight or less then it makes sense to me.

S2kphile · 03-01-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subatoy

convertibles are retarded.

In your opinion.

Fancy · 03-01-2012, 09:59 AM

I doubt this.... Tada said a while back that they will NOT be making a convertible. to retain rigidity like stated above, and also weight...

Hachiroku · 03-01-2012, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madfast

this story is jumping to conclusions. we've known for quite sometime that the chassis was designed so that it can be made into a convertible. that in no way means they are in the process of making one. thinking about it? planning? sure. did tada say outright they are making a convertible? nope. 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.

if anything, the chassis may spawn a 2 seat HYBRID. we have seen the GRMN hybrids

In the interview he both confirms that the convertible is coming, as well as the fact that it was designed from the outset to be able to be made into a convertible.

Xdragonxb0i · 03-01-2012, 10:03 AM

A convertible, would compromise the handling of the 86

Infernal · 03-01-2012, 10:04 AM

Zaku · 03-01-2012, 10:05 AM

Convertible is bad , Hey that's what they said about the 370Z roadster, and it's still almost as good as the Coupe. I say Almost with a grain of salt. Let's not forget the Miata... and S2k are Roadsters.

xrs · 03-01-2012, 10:07 AM

Hmmm...considering how long it took to release the coupe. I think when my lease is up on the FRS this will be waiting for me on the showfloor.

Giccin · 03-01-2012, 10:10 AM

OMG! O_O

Definitely waiting now.

03-01-2012, 08:27 AM	#2
Harinjo Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: S14 Zenki Location: Germany Posts: 121 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	nice - but i want a 4-door 86 __________________

03-01-2012, 08:31 AM	#5
maxeveland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: n/a Location: n/a Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	yeah for more headroom __________________

03-01-2012, 08:42 AM	#6
Dillano609 Teh O1d 5oul Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 97' Nissan Maxima SE, 04' BMW 330ci Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought they weren't going to make a convertible for this car to maintain the structural rigidity of the car? __________________ Proud owner of a 2004 BMW 330ci 6-speed

03-01-2012, 10:04 AM	#19
Infernal NO FI?! (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: BMW e92 330D Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 362 Thanks: 34 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	__________________

03-01-2012, 10:05 AM	#20
Zaku -Proud of Brzerhood- Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2014 AWD SB LR TB DS BRZ PM HB DC R Location: Maryland Posts: 2,983 Thanks: 640 Thanked 391 Times in 209 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Convertible is bad , Hey that's what they said about the 370Z roadster, and it's still almost as good as the Coupe. I say Almost with a grain of salt. Let's not forget the Miata... and S2k are Roadsters. __________________ "The BRZ Section's fine wine" -Zgrinch

03-01-2012, 08:31 AM	#4
meWant Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: none Location: Houston,TX Posts: 285 Thanks: 547 Thanked 35 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	it looks pretty hot. I would still take the coupe over it though

03-01-2012, 09:15 AM	#10
S2kphile Resident HoneyBadger Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road Location: The City Posts: 1,341 Thanks: 677 Thanked 652 Times in 332 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Excited, I hope this is true. The highest trim with all the luxuries and amenities available for a convertible and lowest spec coupe for the track. Combo breaaaaaaker Convertible GT86 = The new S2000, IMO.

03-01-2012, 09:52 AM	#11
madfast Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Drives: 2010 Evo X MR-T Location: NY Posts: 946 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	this story is jumping to conclusions. we've known for quite sometime that the chassis was designed so that it can be made into a convertible. that in no way means they are in the process of making one. thinking about it? planning? sure. did tada say outright they are making a convertible? nope. 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. if anything, the chassis may spawn a 2 seat HYBRID. we have seen the GRMN hybrids but they were using a MR platform based off the MR2. MR would be hella cool, but why go there when you have a perfectly developed RWD chassis already? HSD on a FR platform? done! GS450h, LS600h, etc. to me it makes perfect sense. make a CRZ type car, except its unique in that its a convertible. it can compete with both the CRZ and next gen miata which is supposedly going back to being super small and super light, which means super weak engine as well. so a real sporty hybrid? it just may happen....

03-01-2012, 09:55 AM	#13
subatoy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: subatoy Location: Atlanta Posts: 659 Thanks: 32 Thanked 179 Times in 101 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	convertibles are retarded.

03-01-2012, 09:58 AM	#14
SUB-FT86 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 06 G35 Coupe Sport Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 2,462 Thanks: 36 Thanked 158 Times in 95 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't understand why anybody would want more weight on this car. I can understand a 370Z roadster but not with this. If they can make a roadster at the same weight or less then it makes sense to me.

03-01-2012, 09:59 AM	#16
Fancy 2013 Scion FR-S Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2013 Scion FR-S Location: Wisconsin Posts: 476 Thanks: 47 Thanked 193 Times in 97 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I doubt this.... Tada said a while back that they will NOT be making a convertible. to retain rigidity like stated above, and also weight...

03-01-2012, 10:03 AM	#18
Xdragonxb0i Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: ex500r Location: AR Posts: 773 Thanks: 12 Thanked 89 Times in 66 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A convertible, would compromise the handling of the 86

03-01-2012, 10:07 AM	#21
xrs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 02 Mitsubishi Mirage, 2012 Impreza Location: Minnesota Posts: 188 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmmm...considering how long it took to release the coupe. I think when my lease is up on the FRS this will be waiting for me on the showfloor.

03-01-2012, 10:10 AM	#22
Giccin (╯°□°）╯︵ ┻━┻ Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: Yaris HBK, Audi 09' TTS<Had> Location: Orange County~~~ Posts: 4,679 Thanks: 2,553 Thanked 1,033 Times in 602 Posts Mentioned: 44 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	OMG! O_O Definitely waiting now. __________________ Logic > Emotion ┬──┬◡ﾉ(° -°ﾉ) Yashio Factory Pink adds +10HP to anything. TOYOTA FT-86

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

User Name		Remember Me?
Password

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
First 86 Long Beach Last Supper	fieryhooligan	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	1	04-09-2012 04:47 PM
First 86 Long Beach Trip Registry	Brett	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	360	04-09-2012 12:26 PM
FR-S at Formula Drifting in Long Beach 4/6 and 4/7	Shabui	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	3	03-28-2012 04:47 PM
Non First 86 Streets of Long Beach FT86Club.com get together	poormans_LFA	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	2	03-13-2012 12:56 PM
Long Beach Grand Prix	DuMa	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	6	12-12-2011 07:11 AM