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

[Archer256]

Well i would imagine toyoda is gunna be approving the IS considering the IS-F is a suped up IS XD

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by RRnold

I wonder how much was Axis and how much was Toyota. As long as it retains majorify of the body lines, it should be a win.

Pretty much all of em was 5 Axis work. Question is, how much gonna remain and how much gonna be gone.

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by racinstylez

Having to repaint the car because of so many rock chips would be an added cost and most likely hurt the resale value. Better to protect your investment with some 3M. If I do end up purchasing it, the first place its going is to my detailer's for a new car prep with wrap in 3M and some dark tint.

Or what I was getting it, better to design the car such that this isn't even an issue from the factory.

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Chips be damned.

+10000~~ LOL

[r4m3n]

VERY impressed with the Scion version of the FT, even if it is officially a Scion . In many ways, I feel that FR-S front end brings back much of the softer tones and character that were missing in the edgier FT concept II, making it look better and much closer to the original concept:






Scion managed to smooth and round out certain areas making the car very appealing from most angles. Would like to see the same LED lighting in headlamp housing though for production. The FT86 Concept II has some weird styling elements that turned me off (LEDs, side vent, more pronounced character lines), but I did prefer the cleaner look of having the license plate sit below the bumper.

Of course, I'm just as disappointed that the FR-S' rear has a blatantly large SCION "badge" to serve as a big "F" you to Toyota purists. I'm hoping this is just purely concept and that a regular emblem will be slapped for the production version so we can rebadge it as a Toyota.

Other than the rear, the only 2 questionable areas that concern me are the additional creases around the headlights and behind the front wheel arches:

[R_E_L]

"While only a concept… the FR-S shows what is possible with Scion owners’ creativity and easy ability to personalize. It’s a vehicle that will inspire a new model coming to market next year."

this is the line that worries me. what do they mean that it's only a concept and that it is inspiring something else?

are they not making this production and making a completely different car, or are they just gonna get rid of the over the top stuff on the concept?

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by 4agze

anyone notice the big ass carbon rotors are bolted on the rims lol wow

Yes very very very nice. Probably completely overboard, but I still like. I wonder how that would affect the ease of replacing a flat with a spare? I mean if the whole disc brake/rotor is attached to the rim, it can't be as easy as the traditional wheel?

[Mr.Jay]

damn I love the new look

glad those leds and insane rear styling is gone


I wanted some numbers and figures but I am happy with what we got


gonna still try and remove the scion symbols everyone if possible


Off Topic: Does anyone here work? I took my break at this time so I can check out the news and wow 30+ pages already

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

damn I love the new look

glad those leds and insane rear styling is gone


I wanted some numbers and figures but I am happy with what we got


gonna still try and remove the scion symbols everyone if possible


Off Topic: Does anyone here work? I took my break at this time so I can check out the news and wow 30+ pages already

Working right now. But almost always nothing going on but meh.. I still get paid. Lol

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by r4m3n

Other than the rear, the only 2 questionable areas that concern me are the additional creases around the headlights and behind the front wheel arches:

Didn't some speculate that crease (which leads to the hole under the headlights) could be used for improved airflow for the engine (on the Mk1)?

[EJ20]

Damn, I wanted to see those pictures so bad today (I just finished studying for my Thermodynamics exam I'm freaking out.... only 12hrs left to start the exam)
I have not read anything yet as I'm in hurry, but pictures DO WORK FOR ME

Originally Posted by Mr.Jay

damn I love the new look

glad those leds and insane rear styling is gone


I wanted some numbers and figures but I am happy with what we got


gonna still try and remove the scion symbols everyone if possible


Off Topic: Does anyone here work? I took my break at this time so I can check out the news and wow 30+ pages already

+1

[70NYD]

Ok that's fucking nice
I'd buy it regardless
BUT
I don't like how much the tail lights stick out of the body but that's it
Awesome car
And lol for the scion printed in to the trunk lid haha

[colHolm]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

Chips be damned.

Hahaha

I expect a certain amount of chips to occur on the front bumper and hood, but I'm not thrilled about introducing any additional surfaces to get dinged up...

[tranzformer]

I was wondering what you guys think of the headlights? I still think I prefer the Mk1 headlights. Something like Mk1>>>>>>Mk3=Mk2.


Same thing regarding taillights. I prefer the Mk1 style.