Similarities to the 2000GT - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

old greg · 04-18-2011, 05:27 PM

I noticed something interesting today. The FT 86 ii concept seems to have taken styling cues from the 2000GT. I'd never caught the details on the
GT before as they always seem to be painted white, but have a look at this. Note that the front fender flares protrude above and into the hood. See also the creased bulge in the rear fender and the psuedo double bubble roof.

I'd even go so far as to say that the FT's wheels are based on the GT's.

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aliphian · 04-18-2011, 05:36 PM

Both are beautiful but I don't really see it. The 2000GT is similar in shape to a lot of cars from that era. Just think about the 240Z or the Jaguar E Type or the Ferrari 365GT. I know the 240Z is UGLY in comparison to the 2000GT, just saying that they are similar.

john · 04-18-2011, 06:13 PM

I've been staring at both pictures for a couple minutes now...I don't see it.

Matador · 04-18-2011, 06:37 PM

Just. No.

I can see why you would say that, but it doesn't really. Bulging fenders front and rear aside, they don't really share much else.

old greg · 04-18-2011, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Bulging fenders front and rear aside, they don't really share much else.

That's all I'm saying they do share.

Toyota JP took the original FT86 concept and added fenders and roof creases that resemble those on the 2000GT. Other than the silly little vents and the overly aggressive front and rear bumper covers, that's all that really changed between the first and second concepts. That and they made the hood longer (hello 2000GT). I'd always thought that the FT86ii was the boy racer version of the original concept. That the bulging fenders and psuedo double bubble roof were just tacked on to make the car look more aggressive. But it really seems to me that those shapes have a history in Toyota.

Franisco · 04-18-2011, 07:21 PM

Maybe the front wings and roof..

RWDJunkie · 04-18-2011, 10:28 PM

I see it. Before even reading the opening post, I just stared at the pics for a minute and saw the design inspiration.

VenomRush · 04-18-2011, 11:03 PM

hold up... lemme eat some mushrooms real quick .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .........................
there it is

[es vi: eks] · 04-19-2011, 03:09 AM

I must amit when I saw the 1st concept, What popped staight into my mind was the S800 and GT2000.
But after having a look at pics of them they didnt look to similar... apart from being a rwd 2dr coupe with and the 800 with a boxer twin.

Kage · 04-19-2011, 04:25 AM

Yeah I def see what your talking about. I'm interested to see what changes (if any) will be made for the ny auto show

Macavely · 04-19-2011, 04:42 AM

I see it a bit...

SOB · 04-19-2011, 08:12 AM

Its like looking in a mirror.

Ryephile · 04-22-2011, 11:30 AM

The elements are there between the two. I think those that don't see it aren't looking at individual styling elements and are seeing too much at once. FWIW, the FR-S concept flows the three elements together more harmoniously than the FT-86 II

The front fenders are also similar to the C3 Corvette, which IMO is a good thing.

SUB-FT86 · 04-22-2011, 12:12 PM

I think the mk3 looks much better than the 2000gt. I just dont care for the soft lines of the gt.

04-18-2011, 05:27 PM	#1
old greg Rocket Surgeon Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: PSM GGA OMG Location: FL Posts: 1,312 Thanks: 10 Thanked 141 Times in 84 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Similarities to the 2000GT I noticed something interesting today. The FT 86 ii concept seems to have taken styling cues from the 2000GT. I'd never caught the details on the GT before as they always seem to be painted white, but have a look at this. Note that the front fender flares protrude above and into the hood. See also the creased bulge in the rear fender and the psuedo double bubble roof. I'd even go so far as to say that the FT's wheels are based on the GT's.

04-18-2011, 05:36 PM	#2
aliphian Dreamer Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: Nutless Grocery Getter Location: California Posts: 375 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Both are beautiful but I don't really see it. The 2000GT is similar in shape to a lot of cars from that era. Just think about the 240Z or the Jaguar E Type or the Ferrari 365GT. I know the 240Z is UGLY in comparison to the 2000GT, just saying that they are similar. __________________ "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one."

04-18-2011, 06:37 PM	#4
Matador hashiryu Join Date: Nov 2009 Drives: Mk4 Supra Location: Probably mucking around in an engine bay Posts: 2,567 Thanks: 18 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Just. No. I can see why you would say that, but it doesn't really. Bulging fenders front and rear aside, they don't really share much else. Attached Images

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RWDJunkie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: P.O.S. Location: On earth Posts: 239 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I see it. Before even reading the opening post, I just stared at the pics for a minute and saw the design inspiration. __________________

04-19-2011, 03:09 AM	#9
[es vi: eks] Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: Subaru Legacy Location: NZ, Christchurch, The Shakey Isles Posts: 322 Thanks: 41 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I must amit when I saw the 1st concept, What popped staight into my mind was the S800 and GT2000. But after having a look at pics of them they didnt look to similar... apart from being a rwd 2dr coupe with and the 800 with a boxer twin. Last edited by [es vi: eks]; 04-19-2011 at 05:11 AM.

04-18-2011, 06:13 PM	#3
john Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Drives: 2003 Honda S2000 Location: seattle Posts: 137 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've been staring at both pictures for a couple minutes now...I don't see it.

04-18-2011, 11:03 PM	#8
VenomRush Thee O-ri-gi-na-tor Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: So Cal Posts: 948 Thanks: 59 Thanked 80 Times in 46 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	hold up... lemme eat some mushrooms real quick .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ......................... there it is

04-19-2011, 04:42 AM	#11
Macavely Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 06 Scion tC Location: New Jersey Posts: 59 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I see it a bit... __________________

04-19-2011, 08:12 AM	#12
SOB Banned Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: 1964 Chevy Cheetah Location: United States Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its like looking in a mirror.

04-22-2011, 11:30 AM	#13
Ryephile Hot Dog Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: quicker than arghx7 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,316 Thanks: 103 Thanked 173 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The elements are there between the two. I think those that don't see it aren't looking at individual styling elements and are seeing too much at once. FWIW, the FR-S concept flows the three elements together more harmoniously than the FT-86 II The front fenders are also similar to the C3 Corvette, which IMO is a good thing. __________________ "Wisdom is a not a function of age, but a function of experience." Just Say No to unqualified aftermarket products.

04-22-2011, 12:12 PM	#14
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I think the mk3 looks much better than the 2000gt. I just dont care for the soft lines of the gt.

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