Tokyo Auto Salon '11
 

Hi guys, I've been lurking here for awhile, this is my first post.

I was checking up on news from Tokyo Auto Salon '11, which is held in Chiba on 1/14 - 1/16, and noticed Subaru has announced a new exhibit called "Proud of Boxer" and will be showing many new concept models. Considering TAS is a major show for tuning brands and racing/drift fans, one would have to assume the 86 will be present. Let's just hope they open the hood for this one. If the car is truly going to be announced for 2012 production, there will probably be a GT500 track model and a D1GP model in the works. There is much to anticipate. Here is the translated except from the TAS website.


"Proud of BOXER"-SUBARU presents many new concept models!


"SUBARU is keen to promote the superiority of their BOXER engine. They are going to exhibit many of their new line-up, under the banner of "Proud of BOXER". They have announced their new brand "tS", for their own complete models last June, introducing Impreza WRX STI tS and Forester tS. At this coming AUTO SALON, the tS version of Legacy touringwagon concept model will be present at last! The more sophisticated drivability with specially equipped Bilstein dumpers tuned by STI and a flexible tower bar. Also Exiga tS concept and newly announced Trezia tS concept are present. You will see three new models at AUTO SALON! Further more, you will find the real racing models such as Legacy B4 GT300 and Impreza WRX STIs for Nurburgring 24 hours and Group N rally. Don't miss their annoucement for 2011 season at the show!"


I was at TAS in '09 and it was a fantastic show, if anybody is in Japan and can go, please be on the lookout and take lots of pics/video to share!

While I'm really hoping we get some new news out of TAS '11 I'm not holding my breath.

My bet is still on the New York Auto show for the subaru concept. Subie has a history of debuting STi's there and it's the last auto show of the season which would give us something to drool over all summer until the production models drop at the Tokyo Motor Show in the fall.

Looking forward to seeing what Subaru is displaying.
Also I wonder if Toyota will feed us any more info on the FT86.

i've heard rumors of a "toyota miata" concept being revealed at the tokyo auto salon this year. ft-86 convertible, perhaps? of course, it's just a rumor so take it with a large grain of salt.

http://www.insideline.com/toyota/toy...uto-salon.html

*cough* Holy shit what? Did I read that right?

20th Anniversary Edition? (Of the same platform, not just the name???)

this time last year... i was in Tokyo... how fast time flies...
i'll try to head down to TAS next year....

it just means honda is bringing an nsx to TAS with aftermarket parts. that doesn't mean honda's gonna start making the nsx again. at most, it probably just means they're gonna have new aftermarket parts available for the nsx.

Toyota concept FR 1300cc

http://img.gizmodo.jp/upload_files/u...s_DSC_8692.jpg
http://img.gizmodo.jp/upload_files/u...s_DSC_8688.jpg
http://img.gizmodo.jp/upload_files/u...s_DSC_8694.jpg
http://img.gizmodo.jp/upload_files/u...s_DSC_8693.jpg
http://img.gizmodo.jp/upload_files/u...s_DSC_8695.jpg

FT-86's little brother
1.300cc front engine + rear-drive
Interior/cabin of Daihatsu Copen
Rear suspension like Altezza

+info (japan): http://www.gizmodo.jp/2011/01/tas2011kp611300cc_fr.html

lol i like it maybe if it comes out it can be my midlife crisis car (considering ive got about 13-18 yrs till the crisis Toyota might have a production model ready by then)

http://www.kimerayfoley.com/images/M...Helmet_Ep3.jpg

Why do I see a resemblence... :bellyroll:

bahahahaha^^

woah...

BHAHAA at the storm trooper.

according to the article the front end is taken from the toyota cami, a daihatsu sourced, FR based 4WD small SUV. that coupled with the daihatsu copen cabin and altezza rear end, this is totally franken-car. i see why they decided to display it at the tokyo auto salon and not a different auto show.

Please god no.

Because you're bats crazy. It looks like a shark.

Mazda already makes a Miata, do not want another.

And no chance of seeing it here with a 1.3liter. A 1.5liter maybe.

This looks like Naruse's pet project come to life.

So much for the baby FT-86 :cry:.

I threw up in my mouth a little. Seriously, who designed that car?

I know it doesn't look too bad, but the headlights.....


What about making this a Scion? Kids will love it. :bellyroll::bellyroll:

but its is the PERFECT mid life crisis car!

looks like a z4 was raped by the new mercedes gullwing POS. (probably driven by a storm trooper)

To be honest, if they made that into 1.6L Turbo instead of 1.3L and sold it for $10k~$15k, I'll prob buy it as beater car.

Before Toyota start making 1.6L turbo powered car, they should discontinue tC first.

Found this 2011 TAS

http://images.japaneseusedcars.com/a...bum/index.html

No FT-86? the Show misses s.th.

i was thinking about that also, but its not finish yet maybe will see manufacturers on monday

http://images.japaneseusedcars.com/a.../DPP_0017.htmlwinged prius

lawl

Damn, I was linked to the site where there are zillions of photos. Which one is winged Prius? LMAO

http://images.japaneseusedcars.com/a...s/DPP_0017.jpg

http://images.japaneseusedcars.com/a...s/DPP_0291.jpg

Should I say pimp or rice?

Oops, sorry about that. I couldn't get it to link the image properly and I kept blanking on how to accomplish it :iono:.

Those rims/tires look very... hot wheels. They look SO small compared to the car for some reason lol.

great album, too bad the new 86 wasn't there. but hibino's was

http://images.japaneseusedcars.com/a...s/DPP_0205.jpg

^ LOL Hibino's crazy SR20DET AE86. It's sad, there's no more D1GP...