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Toyota launching G Sports Series cars at Tokyo Auto Salon [w/video]

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by Jonny Lieberman (RSS feed) on Jan 15th, 2010 at 12:57PM

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Toyota FT-86 and Prius G Sports Series - Click above for image gallery

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Seems like Toyota is doing everything in its power to shake the fuddy-duddy, emotionless appliance image its built for itself over the last fifteen years or so. First came word that ToMoCo's Mr. Toyoda stated the brand needed to get sportier. Next came the very welcome news that along with Subaru, Toyota would be introducing a lightweight, RWD sport coupe (now known to be the FT-86) that would cost about $20,000. Finally, there's the LFA, the $500,000 Lexus, that if the reviews are to be believed, just might be worth every penny.

That's all well and good, but what if you want a sporty Prius?

Meet the G Sports Series. To quote Toyota, the G Sports Series, "is designed for customers who strongly desire to own a unique vehicle, offering them a personalized interior and exterior design along with sports-driving performance." Put another way, Toyota is bringing the aftermarket in-house.

With a total of five vehicles getting the G Sports Series treatment, Toyota is looking to offer customized sportiness to whomever wants it. Only two of the five cars however are U.S. market vehicles: the Prius and the FT-86. The Prius gets one hell of a body kit, including sleek rear-wheel skirts. While far from beautiful, we have to say that we like the G Series Prius much better than the regular one.

But, the real news is the G Sports Series FT-86. Because it's the FT-86 is still officially a "concept" Toyota isn't revealing any hard data beyond RWD, 2.0-liters and six-speed manual. Good enough for us. As far as the G Sports Series version goes, it's a little busy and the rear wing is beyond unnecessary. Still, we're quite excited.

Especially as the front of the FT-86 might just be revealing an intercooler. Which would mean a turbocharger. Or is that just a fancy radiator? Well, you know the Subaru version is going to have an intercooler... Just to add to the speculation, check out the drift-o-rific video...

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In fact, it doesn't even look like a Toyota anymore. If it was 1) debadged, and 2) I didn't know what it was in the first place... I'd be asking, "Why is Nissan making another rwd coupe?" It's mainly from the front and sides that it resembles the love child of a GTR and a 350Z

another reason why toyota needs to come out with this car.. to get back in the scene

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Originally Posted by VenomRush (Post 7486)

another reason why toyota needs to come out with this car.. to get back in the scene

which car? the G-sport version? so they can emulate the Nissan school of styling "scene" ?

feel free...

I hope this makes stateside, but the possibility of it making stateside may be slim. If anything, they may make a limited number of them stateside like how the Type R Tegs were limited and had badge numbers. Then it would be a real collectors item and the value wouldn't depreciate as fast.

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Originally Posted by Franisco (Post 7470)

To tell you the truth, don't care for the exterior mods. I just want that turbo engine.

same. i just want the performance. I'm probably going to keep the exterior looking worn out anyway because people like to fuck with clean looking cars in my area. SLEEPER

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Originally Posted by Fly Guy (Post 7398)

Does anyone know about the tuner GAZOO?

It's more then just a 'tuner'. They actually know what they're doing..

http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/IMG_7790.jpg

Gazoo does A LOT of testing, collecting data etc. at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. They participated in many local races including the famous 24hr race with 2 LF-A's and 1 IS-F. I wouldn't be suprised if Gazoo is going to test the FT-86 on the Nordschleife.. and who knows..maybe we'll see a FT-86 participating in some race events too in the nearby future. After all, the LF-A was already racing back in 2007..that's 2 years prior to 'official' release.

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Originally Posted by Michel (Post 7493)

It's more then just a 'tuner'. They actually know what they're doing..

bit curious: at 1:25 in that video, what type of car is the red car?

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Originally Posted by Axel (Post 7488)

which car? the G-sport version? so they can emulate the Nissan school of styling "scene" ?

feel free...

just the car in general.. im finding it hard to put in words but i'll give it a try..

the reason i said "..this car needs to come out" is because of what RWDjunkie said "it doesn't even look like a toyota".. im pretty sure if this didn't look like a baby gtr (which i dont think it does) and just looked completely different everybody would be comparing it to some other car that it "looks like".. my point being with this car coming out, we can go from saying things like "this car looks like a(insert other car)" to saying "thats a Toyota".. just my thoughts

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...0&postcount=13

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Originally Posted by zigzagz94 12-06-2009

Isn't the Tokyo Auto Salon a tuner show just like SEMA in the states? I wonder if there will be any TRD related info released at that show?

I don't know why Toyota would skip both the LA Auto show and the NAIAS (Detroit auto show press days 01/11/10 - 01/12/10 public 01/16/10 - 01/24/10) just to show the FT-86 at a relatively small tuner show if they weren't planning something special.:iono:

I had a feeling this would happen. ;)

I like the agressive look of the side profile on this concept but I can do without the huge park bench rear spoiler. If the G Sport is JDM only I'd be happy if they offered the performance upgrades in the original concept body.

looks like G coupe is only available in Japan

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Originally Posted by Franisco (Post 7470)

To tell you the truth, don't care for the exterior mods. I just want that turbo engine.

My thoughts exactly! This "G" version removed all of the originality from the front end and fenders. I like the original concept looks much better. However, I am VERY interested in the engine! Give me the concept with the 2.0T!:burnrubber:

On the front page, "Furubakettoshito"...
Furu = Full
Baketto = Bucket
Shito = Seat
フルバケットシト = Full Bucket Seats
"Rorugeji" = Roll Cage
"Eboryushonmoderu" = Evolution Model
Don't know if anyone knew this, but that's basically their way of writing English.

(though I would have expected them to spell roll cage as "rorukeji" or "rorukeiji"...

So.. it sounds like these Gazoo guys know their stuff.. if that's true, maybe there's a reason for the crazy design on that park bench sitting on the trunk.
It still doesn't look nice, but if it performs, I'm all for it.
Either way, I'm more interested in the engine, suspension, and lsd (if applicable... if not, that's one ESSENTIAL mod.). Also, the weight. I'm not chopping out the seats and stereo, to drop weight, but it'd be nice for this thing to hit its target weight.

(Oh, sorry for triple posting, if anyone cares. I tend to do that...)

i love this car....need more info