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Originally Posted by Dave-ROR
The car as changed a bit since then. It's priced right IMO.
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Here's the press release from the above link:
PRESS RELEASE
1. FT-86 Concept (world premiere)
The FT-86 (“86″ pronounced “hachi roku”), a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, provides driving joy and excitement.
* Compact design gives driver greater control, while body’s lightness and low center of gravity allow racecar-like handling
* Both power and environmental performance provided by 2-liter boxer engine and light body
* Flash Red body color contains hint of blue; interior expresses modern feel with minimal coverage of the highly refined structural components evoking enthusiasm for cruising
Vehicle Length Width Height Wheelbase Seating
FT-86 Concept 4,160 mm 1,760 mm 1,260 mm 2,570 mm 4
Please tell me-- what exactly has "changed" based on the above statement? Sounds like they made the car Exactly as they said they would 3 years ago, only with a price increase of over $5,000 and the actual performance figures of the car fall far short of what anybody on earth expected.