Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S Convertible Roadster confirmed (with photos from Long Beach)

[jamboa]

Originally Posted by 86'd

I never wanted a convertible and if I did I would most likely buy another S2000.

The convertible folded would either take up the back seats, or severely reduce the trunk space.

The draw for the FRS/BRZ for me is the semblance of practicality.

But I can see this car being very popular if marketed right.

Convert? Forgetaboutit!

[Kuzuri]

Originally Posted by rock_box

If they don't release a targa package by the last year of the first gen, I'll make sure I do a diy.

Sawzall. That is all you need.

[Jack Black]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Oh jeez. Please no. A hatch version with the exact same roofline as the coupe would be perfect.

240sx, Integra = good hatch

Civic, Mazda 3, etc. = station wagon

I have no use for a convertible, but it looks decent enough (with the top down at least).

[Jordo!]

Looks nice.

Not a fan of verts, tho'.

Now it really is a 4-seater Miata

And agreed -- we don't need another shoe shaped car. A hatchback with same (or even sportier roofline) as the coupe would be awesome.

[micmic]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Next news, they're planning to do Targa & Hatch 86

That rendering of the hatch is just sick... I'll take 2 now...

[mines13]

FRS shooting brake.

[cassidy0998]

Interesting. I figured that they'd have a convertible since they made the statement from the beginning that the frame was developed with a convertible roof in mind.

This will be a plus for Scion, adding their first convertible car to the lineup.

I wish they would have done a targa roof or t-top instead though (perhaps something a little more high-tech than the 90s models though) - retractable or something.

The convertible might be enough for some people to wait out for, but get ready for this to thing to be labeled as a girly ride... No offense to the ladies.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Snoopyalien24

Except Steering wheel, seat and pedals

LOL no, everything is still attached and my guess is correct, it'll be 2800lbs (+-5lbs)

[jer305]

Originally Posted by azian_advanced

i'd rock it..






...if it came with an optional hardtop like the MR-S.

Are those fake or is there already a test car?

[Hachiroku]

Originally Posted by jer305

Are those fake or is there already a test car?

Those are renders. No test car has been spotted yet.

[Snoopyalien24]

Originally Posted by jer305

Are those fake or is there already a test car?

lol *sighs* its photoshopped, not real

Edit: Hachi beat me to it :P

[tripjammer]

We don't need a hatchback FR-S\86\BRZ! Toyota\Subaru don't do it!

A convertible? Yes. It will happen. But make it a 2 seater. The back seat is useless as it is and if you lose the back seat to the top, it will save some trunk space.

[rock_box]

Originally Posted by Fancy

Sawzall. That is all you need.

Quoted for truth.

In all seriousness though, my step-dad has a full shop where he fixes logging equipment and where he **formerly** built dirt track cars. Having access to someone with 20 years of fabrication experience and ASE certifications counts for a little something.

[Streetice]

Originally Posted by yayforaddison

I still want my hatchback

Me too I remember that the BRZ was going to have a third door trunk but they cut it for "structural" reasons yet they make a convertible version?

Im good with cars if I say so myself but in this department im still a rookie.

The way I see it if mitsubishi could do it with late 90's eclipse then try with the 86/BRZ/FRS.

When they called it off a small piece of want went out the window.