Interview with Tetsuya Tada - Chief Engineer of the FT-86

[Want.FR-S]

Originally Posted by Exage

Valid point! It really depends on the context in which he's talking about. I was reading into it as more as it won't have a sport button for higher/aggressive shift points or converter clutch lock-up.

I got that understanding at first as well, until I re-read the whole statement three times to realize that he may indicate no paddle shifter. Just a regular slush box.

Although I would think it would be outrageous of not providing any manual shifting in the autobox in the current time. Maybe it is for the weight saving or they just don't bother to think about that.

[Want.FR-S]

Originally Posted by CyberFormula

so what sort of size of car can we expect the car to kinda size like?

I would say last gen Celica, 370Z or probably RX-7 (FD). Those are the three shown in comparison picture to be similar to size of Mk I.

[CyberFormula]

370z and FD3s is comparable in size?

370z looks friggin long

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by Dimman

Depends on what the definition of 'hatchback' is. Supra and 240SX guys call it a hatch, but it is still very sleek.



Just no fancy twin-clutch, I think. Regular automatic, with paddles.



Another link to a FHI release states that the engine in exclusive to the sports car. I would feel that means that, thanks to Yamaha, the motor is as close to the regular FB20 as the 2ZZGE is to the 1ZZFE.




For some reason a multi-link rear suspension that has a single upper wishbone always gets referred to as 'double wishbone' even if it has 3 lower links...




I can't figure out if it was about the looks or the dimensions or what...

I find it hard to believe he came up with those "confirmations" without a vivid imagination. Just saying, those are kind of far reaching.

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

My man parts are tingling again.

Oh and Matador , keep it to yourself.

[Want.FR-S]

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

Some interesting points in the interview and my take on it:

“It is possible to soup-up sedans or hatchbacks to make them sporty. But what these people are after is a body that is already very low to the ground, very sleek, a body that they can then work on – if they want.”

==> means no hatchback version. Only in coupe form....... Edit: After re-reading the text, I do not think Tada-san was referring not having a hatchback form for FT-86. I think it was referring to the existing sedan or hatckback forms of cars. Since this is a new design, they can do whatever they want. (Hatchback hope is back on!! Yeah!)

“No DSG or anything of that kind,” says Tada, and is proud. Sure, the automatic has a computer, but the shift points cannot be changed – at least not at the flip of a switch in the dashboard.

==> means no paddle shifter or the sort?

“No,no, no – it is a completely new engine. The engine is still a boxer. The technology, even the engine block are completely new. Everything is new. The only thing that remained are the mounting points.”

==> if this new engine is the FB20 based, does that mean the new FB has the same mounting points of the old EJ series. I think this is a possibility.

“Suspension?” “McPherson, double wishbone.” And a smile.

==> or like the multi-link suspension at the rear?

And lastly Mr. Tada-san indicates that the production version should be closer to the Mk I rather than Mk II. Interesting...

Originally Posted by Dimman

Depends on what the definition of 'hatchback' is. Supra and 240SX guys call it a hatch, but it is still very sleek.

Just no fancy twin-clutch, I think. Regular automatic, with paddles.

Another link to a FHI release states that the engine in exclusive to the sports car. I would feel that means that, thanks to Yamaha, the motor is as close to the regular FB20 as the 2ZZGE is to the 1ZZFE.

For some reason a multi-link rear suspension that has a single upper wishbone always gets referred to as 'double wishbone' even if it has 3 lower links...

I can't figure out if it was about the looks or the dimensions or what...

[QUOTE=Allch Chcar;57327]I find it hard to believe he came up with those "confirmations" without a vivid imagination. Just saying, those are kind of far reaching.

I hope I did not use the word "confirmation" in my post. I just illustrate my take on the interviews. It is at best my speculation.

[Want.FR-S]

Originally Posted by CyberFormula

370z and FD3s is comparable in size?

370z looks friggin long

Comparison pictures: first page with Mk I and 370z.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9

And the comparison between Mk I and RX-7 FD-3S

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...&postcount=414

[Marrk]

Good info.

But the concept that Tada said was "close" . . . ugh. Looks vaguely 370z in silhouette, but even more jelly bean-like.

Somebody help me out here. You like that look?

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

I hope I did not use the word "confirmation" in my post. I just illustrate my take on the interviews. It is at best my speculation.

I called them "confirmations."

And I see you edited your post.

[Giccin]

Originally Posted by CyberFormula

370z and FD3s is comparable in size?

370z looks friggin long

Those cars are relatively small. Its just the front that looks long.

And that sounded extremely sexual.

[Dimman]

Originally Posted by Marrk

Good info.

But the concept that Tada said was "close" . . . ugh. Looks vaguely 370z in silhouette, but even more jelly bean-like.

Somebody help me out here. You like that look?

Mk1 is still my favourite.













But I think he may just have been talking about the dimensions.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by Giccin

Those cars are relatively small. Its just the front that looks long.

And that sounded extremely sexual.

LMAO

Didn't you know, all the car talk can make it into sexual/dirty talk

[Allch Chcar]

Originally Posted by Giccin

Those cars are relatively small. Its just the front that looks long.

And that sounded extremely sexual.

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

LMAO

Didn't you know, all the car talk can make it into sexual/dirty talk

[madfast]

Originally Posted by Want.FR-S

I got that understanding at first as well, until I re-read the whole statement three times to realize that he may indicate no paddle shifter. Just a regular slush box.

Although I would think it would be outrageous of not providing any manual shifting in the autobox in the current time. Maybe it is for the weight saving or they just don't bother to think about that.

the car has already been seen with paddle shifters. Hollis already mentioned paddle shifters. ya'll reading too deep into this. that statement was made by the author, not tada. and basically he's saying the car has as little electronics as possible. yes the automatic will have electronics, but it wont be some advanced auto where you can change shift points etc. this is the authors interpretation, not a quote from tada.

but one thing is for sure. in the US it'll have stability control...

[blur]

I'm really starting to love this car.