FT86? GT86? What gives?
 

So I know the car is sold in Japan as a Toyota GT86.

But why is the forum and why are some of the vendors called FT86?

Just curious.

Please read how the gt86/brz/FRS was concieved.

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[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyota_86"]Toyota 86 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]

Basically, any company that jumped on the "FT86" name did so 1) before the car's selling name was announced, and 2) do this to avoid Toyota/Subaru lawyers.

-alex

This car is not sold in Japan as the GT86

FT86 is the codename of the prototype of the cure GT86, frs, brz and mean Future Toyota 86

I believe it is as follows:

Asia, South Africa, South America and Australia it is a Toyota 86.

A GT86 in Europe.

An FT86 in Jamaica

FR-S in US and canada only

And then the BRZ monicker is worldwide.

Does anyone search anymore? It takes less time to google the topic than post the topic.

http://www.troll.me/images/pissed-of...g-me-thumb.jpg

but yeah you're correct.

Actually several countries (i.e. Australia) have several trim levels all with different letter designations. Can't think of them all off the top of my head but there are at least and R, G and GT levels.

But where is the fun in that!
Can't wait to see some of the more bizarre comments on this one.

It was its name given by Subaru back when they didn't want to build it.

Fuck That 86.

It would've taken less time for you to not reply than it did for you to reply.

At least you met your daily douche quota.

Am I the only person that ever used the term to "86 something"? We used it all the time in the army.
It truly ties in with Ultra's comment!!!!


"According to Merriam-Webster's Dictionary, "86" is a slang term that is used in the American popular culture as a transitive verb to mean throw out or get rid of, particularly in the food service industry as a term to describe an item no longer available on the menu, or to refuse service to a customer"

I de-badged mine.

It's just a SCION now.

Very rare.

awww, the newbies are so adorable.

Used it all the time in the navy. "86 it." My memory agrees with this part of the Wikipedia entry.

Some. This OP comes with attitude though so not to sure on him yet!

The Scion FR-S is also sold in Puerto Rico.

Sortta a Sate in a round about way isn't it?

[ame="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Rico"]Puerto Rico - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia[/ame]




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For the OP as posted above the FT86 stands for Future Toyota 86.
@Tcoat did you know Scion owners in Puerto Rico get their own unique features the Scion FR-S owners don't get in the U.S.A?

You're going to be loved around here! Haha

No I did not and presume they are not the heated mirrors and standard mud flaps we get here! And they would be?????

They get push button start and the rear wiper on the Scions in PR that the USA doesn't get.


Kind of the samething as Canada not getting the same features as the U.S. customers.

tl:dr yes, sorta

Doesn't matter. BRZ is 10 seconds faster to 200mph.

Ya I already knew the answer but did enjoy the read!

I wasn't feeling so diplomatic. :D

Yeah Australia and New Zealand are the two crazies I forgot about.

Technically a territory of the US I believe.

Well, duh. Everybody knows that.

Ya, that mustache makes it that much more aerodynamic!

Glad to know I guess I will have to try it one day :D

Poor 86 is a Mixed-breed...Crossbread who really cares..?? http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/...behindsofa.gif

Just drive your's like you stole it.http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/...cons_joint.gif

Probably should've taken his advice and google "ft86" before getting so defensive.

"FT86" was the name given to the concepts/prototypes shown in Auto Shows before the final production versions (86, GT86, FRS, BRZ) came out. "FT" means "Future Toyota" and "86" suggests that this car follows the foot steps of the famed AE86 (google "Initial D")

Really, perform a few google searches, read up wikipedia entries on the origin of your car, and watch "Initial D", you'll have a much better understanding of how the car came to be, gain more appreciation for your car, and have a great time doing it.

Same breed just different markings.

I actually learned more from this thread than most of the n00b threads. Nice work, n00b. :threadjacked::thanks:

FT86 jamaica? what?

Every time I try and use the forum search function it doesn't work. Maybe OP has the same problem?

Here's a handy guide on searching these forums

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24176

and to the OP, grow up.

That's why I said google. Much easier to search the topic you are looking for. Just add ft86club to the end of your search criteria and more accurate results will come up.

Edit: ^^what he said lol