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Overall I really like this concept. I was a huge fan of the FT-86 II concept, but I have to be honest I like the vent-less front fender, sexier greenhouse, and bodyside aesthetics. I'm not a fan of the "talon" headlights and taillights of the FR-S and prefer the similar but more angular lights of the FT-86 II. I miss the sail window of the II, but the sail-mounted mirrors on the FR-S give the facet running under the window a longer and cleaner look. The side profile of the FR-S is amazing and makes me want to hump it through my monitor.
Like ichitaka05 said, if Toyota claimed the FT-86 II was "95% there", and they clearly changed way more than 5% for the FR-S concept, what elements of both concepts will end up in production.
The dubs and wheel-mounted rotors won't make it into production, and I'd be the mirror shape and size will be closer to the II concept, and of course the rear lights will have to change to be able to open the trunk, not to mention the door handles will have to move to a realistic location.
I'm very glad to hear lip service regarding an LSD, admission of the DR-4 fuel system on a 2.0L n/a boxer engine, consideration for track-day utility, surprising fuel economy, and all about a balanced chassis. I definitely look forward to seeing the production car.
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