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Old 06-11-2012, 02:15 PM   #31
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Originally Posted by Bristecom View Post
I actually think the name FR-S is brilliant because it follows in line with their previous MR-S sports car.

FR-S = Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive - Sports Car
MR-S = Mid Engine, Rear Wheel Drive - Sports Car

86 doesn't mean a whole lot in America since it was called a Corolla here.
It was a Corolla in Japan too, AE86 was the chassis code which turned into the nickname.
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