Toyota S-FR Concept!!

[vh_supra26]

WTH??? Looks like Motoring was right about the sub 86 car all along...

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

Another render

[Hanakuso]

Originally Posted by raven1231

Anyone else notice the boost gauge? Just saying!

Where?

[gt8613]

Originally Posted by NWFRS

There must be something wrong with me...I LOVE IT! So much Toyota Sports 800 in there! I guess I'm biased though-the Sports 800 is one of my $30k dream cars. I will draw the line at the interior though-it reminds me a little too much of an MR2 Spyder.

There was almost absolutely no interest for me in the SFrs concept. This 800 however changed that completely. Toyota would be a fool not to use it to promote the SFRS

[jvincent]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

How they gonna make it 2+2? Twin don't have space to begin with, they gonna claim they can fit 2 ppl in the back?

People without legs only.

Looking at the pics I think the trunk will be EXTREMELY small as well.

[Shark_Bait88]

Originally Posted by xmadror

I kinda like it. With a some work on the front and rear end it could look great. I like the interior (maybe no color accent though) and the low curb weight with RWD.
130hp seems a bit low, especially since torque will probably also be low. Would prefer ~150hp NA or maybe an option for 170-180hp with FI.

My guess is that it will end up like the ND if it comes to the US. In Europe/Asia the MX-5 has a 1.5L with 129hp, but the US got a 2.0L with 155hp.

Given the specs we're hearing rumors of now, could it share an engine with the MX-5? Wouldn't be out of the question. Plus it would follow Toyota's method of building a sports car and sourcing the engine from someone they're currently partnered with.

FT-1: Toyota design w/ BMW engine
GT86/FR-S: Toyota design w/ Subaru engine
S-FR: Toyota design w/ Mazda engine

[Hanakuso]

And I'm only seeing 1 cup holder. This is probably not meant for the US.

[gt8613]

Originally Posted by gt8613

There was almost absolutely no interest for me in the SFrs concept. This 800 however changed that completely. Toyota would be a fool not to use it to promote the SFRS

The +2 is for cats.... cause cats are people to you know!

[gt8613]

For those who didn't bother going through the text, here are the suspected stats: "we have it on good authority that it’s powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder, making about 130 horsepower, which ought to be enough to motivate the 2160-pound coupe."

[gt8613]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Read through it a couple of times but ever saw where it said that. Guess I just presumed from the size that it would be a two seater. That would explain the "bubble" shape that has been said a few times since more head room needed.

No I had to go back and carefully read where I saw it too. Under the first picture, the first paragraph...

"Heading up the Toyota lineup of debuts at the 2015 Tokyo auto show is the S-FR concept, which stands for Small, Front-Engine, Rear-Drive. Aimed at bolstering the company’s performance image, the two-plus-two sports car boasts a compact configuration; Toyota characterizes it as an entry-level sports coupe—one that is headed for production."


I have no idea how they will fit seats. It must be ottomans or bean bags for seats in the back. Perhaps ones that can be used by people like laptops, sneakers and cats.

[jawn]

Originally Posted by gt8613

Here are the suspected stats: "we have it on good authority that it’s powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder, making about 130 horsepower, which ought to be enough to motivate the 2160-pound coupe." for those who didn't bother going through the text.

Nah, bro. Reading isn't JDM enough.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by gt8613

Here are the suspected stats: "we have it on good authority that it’s powered by a 1.5-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder, making about 130 horsepower, which ought to be enough to motivate the 2160-pound coupe." for those who didn't bother going through the text.

Question is... 1.5 liter boxer engine (to follow YotaHachi's heritage) or go 1.5 liter i4 (to collab w Mazda)?

[fang_gt86]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Thing that grasp my head around is it's gonna be bout same size as ND Miata (prob less than 90mm bigger)...

How they gonna make it 2+2? Twin don't have space to begin with, they gonna claim they can fit 2 ppl in the back?

& I love this view. Looks mean... yet still cute lol

Downsize that front-end grill and I'm sold.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Question is... 1.5 liter boxer engine (to follow YotaHachi's heritage) or go 1.5 liter i4 (to collab w Mazda)?

I know it is a smaller car but think that lump in the middle of the hood will rule out a boxer. Unless of course they need to fit something else there...

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by fang_gt86

Downsize that front-end grill and I'm sold.

You nailed it! I would add it to my short list as well except for that big motherin grill. Looks way to production ready to be just a baseline concept though so I suspect the cavern will remain as is.