Here is the FT-86 Open Concept (FR-S Convertible) - Official Pics and Video

[stockysnail]

I will only buy a convertible if it's a targa top.

[NemesisPrime909]

Originally Posted by chanomatik

So if there's a navigation option for this convertible, where will they put the antenna? And wherever they put the antenna, why wouldn't they put it there in the first place for the hardtop versions to keep the roof looking clean? I hate the antenna on these cars.

well the shark fin is available...

[YangerD]

I never really liked the idea of having a convertible version of the FR-S/BRZ. But after looking at the pics I guess it's alright. Still don't like it though.

[skeeler]

Originally Posted by stockysnail

Looks nice but no roll bars for the seats means no tracking or autoX.

All organizations I know of, including SCCA, allow autocross without a roll bar.

[N_I_N]

Only Hairdressers drive convertibles!

[Zadkiel]

Told you that the tires looked too big for a production car. Knew it was a concept vehicle.

[skeeler]

Originally Posted by DeepHunta

SEXY!!!!!!!!!

BUT, still need specs. Without specs, I am not willing to trade in my BRZ just yet....

Take the specs on your BRZ, add 100 lb, remove half of the trunk space, and add a ton of cowl shake.

[skeeler]

Originally Posted by tripjammer

A lot of people are hating the 19 inch wheels, but I have seen many FR-S and 86 and even BRZ with 19 inch wheels. There are some 19 inch wheels that weigh less than the stock 17 inch wheels. Sure they are going to be expensive, but they are out there.

...and it still has more space than a Miata.

Only because the stock wheels are 20 lbs. There are 15-lb 17x7s out there for 200 bucks each.

This concept likely has a smaller trunk than an NC Miata. The FR-S/BRZ trunk is a touch wider and significantly longer but not as tall as the NC's. (The NC does not come with a spare.) Since the concept kept the rear seats, the top will occupy about half the volume of the trunk, when down.

[chanomatik]

Originally Posted by NemesisPrime909

well the shark fin is available...

The shark fin just hides the antenna. My 2005 STI and 2008 Forester XT didn't need an external antenna (referring to NAV-less FR-S that has an antenna and current Subaru's that have the RC-looking antenna).

[skeeler]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Yeah, it'll add weight... but currently Miata have both hard top & soft top. I don't see them complain about hard top weighting too much

Actually, this is an area of concern among some Miata owners. The PRHT adds 77 lb compared to an equivalently equipped soft top. Also, because of the path the top follows on the way up or down, aftermarket rollbars made to fit the PRHT must be much lower, and very few people would pass the broomstick test with those bars.

[skeeler]

Originally Posted by Norkoastal

Two words.. Top Down!!!! Take that 350z!

The 350Z was available as a convertible.

[ichitaka05]

Originally Posted by skeeler

Actually, this is an area of concern among some Miata owners. The PRHT adds 77 lb compared to an equivalently equipped soft top. Also, because of the path the follows on the way up or down, aftermarket rollbars made to fit the PRHT must be much lower, and very few people would pass the broomstick test with those bars.

77lbs... I can loose that by drinking 2 cups of milk (lactose intolerance) lmao jk

in serious note, that's like AT weight vs MT weight

[DarkSunrise]

Looks surprisingly good. Now to see how it stacks up against the Miata and S2000.

[Synack]

All I know is that I will swap a whole lot of that interior into my white FR-S.