Scion FR-S Concept First Official Pics/Videos + NYIAS Pics and Press Conference

[kaivo]

Intercooler vents

[iff2mastamatt]

Originally Posted by Flip

It can't imagine it looking any better. It's gorgeous. The only problem could be similar to what the latest Celicas were faced with, it looks a lot faster than it is. Hopefully it's kind to engine mods though.

I'm digging the front, but the back looks a little plain to me. The overall shape looks nice though.

[ichitaka05]

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[dilly-o]

i think the door handle should be higher

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by dilly-o

i think the door handle should be higher

They will be and be normal handles in the production version.

[DrunkenMime]

looks like the "SCION" is a third brake light but on a removable panel. I'm sure you could swap out the Toyota one with the SCION if you wanted to

[zigzagz94]

Originally Posted by dilly-o

i think the door handle should be higher

I think it may be a gullwing door concept that's why the handles are so low

The guy at the press conference said this:

The front bumper is aggressive… with fierce… edgy headlights. The roof has a gull-wing shape… channeling air-flow smoothly over the car. While the rear features a trapezoidal shape with unique tail lamps and center-positioned back-up light.


Maybe Hachi could clear that up for us

[Allch Chcar]

Concept Dimensions
Length – 168.2
Width – 71.5
Height – 47.4
Front Track – 61.8
Rear Track – 59.9
Wheelbase – 101.2

I know that cars have been migrating to the narrower rear track for stability and for the aerodynamic benefits of a slimmer rear. I'm still slightly surprised how narrow the rear is than the front. Almost 2 whole inches narrower!

And the current approximate frontal area is 19.6 sq ft with a 83% adjustment factor .

Originally Posted by zigzagz94

I like this part:

"While the FR-S you see today is a concept vehicle… we envision that the sports car physique wouldn’t stop with the aggressive exterior. The interior would share the same DNA… designed with both form and function in mind. I envision it would be the perfect daily driver AND weekend warrior. How about a 2+2 seating configuration… with a fold-flat cargo area large enough to transport a full set of race-spec tires… a floor jack and the necessary pit tools for a fun day at the track? Because you and I know that not all enthusiasts have a truck and trailer."

Where did you hear that zigzagz?

[VenomRush]

i wouldn't mind if it was a light up badge of the actual scion logo.. kinda like the 3rd gen mk2 mr2... they had an indigo light up logo

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by zigzagz94

I think it may be a gullwing door concept that's why the handles are so low

The guy at the press conference said this:

The front bumper is aggressive… with fierce… edgy headlights. The roof has a gull-wing shape… channeling air-flow smoothly over the car. While the rear features a trapezoidal shape with unique tail lamps and center-positioned back-up light.


Maybe Hachi could clear that up for us

[zigzagz94]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

Where did you hear that zigzagz?

http://pressroom.toyota.com/releases...ack-hollis.htm

They have a transcript of everything that was said on stage during the reveal

[colHolm]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

Huh? You messing with out hearts?

Sadly, no. We need to convince Toyota/Scion that this car NEEDS AN LSD!

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

They will, and they will.

I mean, look at the wheel again. Its a single lug, race style. That's NOT making production, and neither are those brakes. Its all show and no go. Even if the rotor's weren't attached to the wheels, 18 inch? Farrr too much...not to mention it would skyrocket the cost of changing your brakes, and make the car more expensive from the dealer.

Not to mention those brakes are carbon ceramic on there. Which on a Porsche is like an $8000 upgrade.

[cyde01]

Originally Posted by zigzagz94

I like this part:

"While the FR-S you see today is a concept vehicle… we envision that the sports car physique wouldn’t stop with the aggressive exterior. The interior would share the same DNA… designed with both form and function in mind. I envision it would be the perfect daily driver AND weekend warrior. How about a 2+2 seating configuration… with a fold-flat cargo area large enough to transport a full set of race-spec tires… a floor jack and the necessary pit tools for a fun day at the track? Because you and I know that not all enthusiasts have a truck and trailer."

i really hope this means it will be a liftback. how would you get a full set of race spec tires in there if it's not a liftback?

combination of rear decklid and taillights makes the rear end look even more like the LFA, where as the rear on the mark II reminded me of the supra.

i saw the gap between the bumper and hood that is in the pic ichi posted, is there any aerodynamic functionality to this? or is it just to keep the hood low and still have a bumper high enough to meet the pedestrian safety codes in the UK?