Production Toyota FT-86 Details and Design Previewed by Toyota Sports Vehicle Boss

[MiguelAE86]

Originally Posted by Allch Chcar

Oh hey, I forgot to add how cool this story was ! Thanks for sharing .

At least this "clueless" 16 year old has something to contribute!

PS: I must have read the first post like 5 times by now!

[CyberFormula]

Very excited about the news...

I remember the things i listed i want in this car was...

optional rollcage (glad they put thought in the design of the interior to fit one)
and that they mentioned good seats gives me smiles

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by tranzformer

I personally want a flat bottom steering wheel. Kinda like the LFA wheel but not as expensive and exotic. Use the same basic design, but for the budget car. Wouldn't even mind the engine start button (if they go this route) to be on the steering wheel. Just don't put all the radio/volume controls on the wheel.




You talking to me?

I love the one in the scion TC and the 2011 VW GTI.

[RRnold]

"Yeah, maybe I wasn't as clear as I could be with that rumor statement of CD player. The speedometer and the whole cluster I think, is something you can approve though on this FT86. While I can't show you pics or describe in detail, it is oriented well for track and street, fits the character of the car well, and is very easy to read. That's all we ask for too!
The use of geo-locator devices, its something all car makers can use more of... It has much more accurate positioning with today's products, and with such accuracy, it can be applied to much more than just GPS navigation... We see many features using it in our smartphones, and many of that can apply to cars and more. "

Here is Moto's latest post! I wonder if it they did utilize the track map or some sort of data logging as well as the digital readout from the MKI dash?!?

[MiguelAE86]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

I love the one in the scion TC and the 2011 VW GTI.

http://www.carshowp.com/wp-content/u...erior-view.jpg

Although i do like the outer shape of it, i have a feeling the airbag/horn casing is too big, its not as symmetrically exciting as say, a Type R steering wheel or like i said before a 3-spoke design, but yes i'll go with that outer shape.

[Giccin]

HmmMMM...

So... I wonder how Subie is going to play out. Same guts as the FR-S and different interior? Or different.

*thinking cap on*

[VenomRush]

Originally Posted by Giccin

Golden boy reference? lol

Golden boy? i dont know what that is.. but thats the sound my p___s makes when its going to the moon

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Giccin

HmmMMM...

So... I wonder how Subie is going to play out. Same guts as the FR-S and different interior? Or different.

*thinking cap on*

I don't know but when I read OG FT86 concept it might not be that bad after all.

It actually looks better. Take the Original FT86 concept, and add a little more flavor from Scion project's FRS Concept, then smooth down the lines so that it's less tuner looking, and more OEM finesse. Retain the 2000GT C-Pillar, sharpen the tail. And that's how a final version will be.

[Neutral_Eyes]

Even if it's just to re-confirm that they aren't going to let bean counters screw it up, this is good news. The little things add up to give a solid indication that this will be a performance car, not just a sporty coupe.

[Zaku]

Wait a sec, so their was also an onscreen unveiling of the production model? so it's basically done then. O___o

[farugah]

Originally Posted by Zaku

Wait a sec, so their was also an onscreen unveiling of the production model? so it's basically done then. O___o

From what ive read they were just shown photos...

[Flip]

Call me vain, but if I had ONE wish for this car, it would be to lower the roof line on the Mk II to the way it is on the FR-S. Such a small change makes such a huge difference.

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by RRnold

I don't know but when I read OG FT86 concept it might not be that bad after all.

It actually looks better. Take the Original FT86 concept, and add a little more flavor from Scion project's FRS Concept, then smooth down the lines so that it's less tuner looking, and more OEM finesse. Retain the 2000GT C-Pillar, sharpen the tail. And that's how a final version will be.

Yea I actually really like the subie's look better according to the concepts shown in the other thread.

Although I'm just curious now. Same engine location. Just different chasis and interior?

[SUB-FT86]

Originally Posted by Flip

Call me vain, but if I had ONE wish for this car, it would be to lower the roof line on the Mk II to the way it is on the FR-S. Such a small change makes such a huge difference.