Can someone translate this news from Tokyo Auto Salon 2014?

[Tromatic]

Somebody needs to make that front end. Just sayin'.

[Luis_GT]

Originally Posted by bcj

Somebody build a replacement nose like this for the 86.
I'd take a sawsall to the lip on that one too.

How critical is an air dam/curb feeler on a car that rarely goes over 50 like the twins?

[racecat]

Originally Posted by Rio

Many of you do not know this, but the lines on this car where inspired by the 2000GT. That is a front that better resembles the 2000GT. http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2...otor-show.html

That said... it is a fugly effort and should not be repeated ever again!

I did know that, actually!

I think it missed the mark though. Looks faux-luxury to me. Especially with the leather interior.

[bcj]

*Everybody* knows that the twins don't have enough powah! to find their arse with both hands.

Right ?

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by kcam86

http://translate.google.com/translat...11_630483.html

Thanks, but I specifically came here to ask for a person to read and share because those online translation tools leave a lot to be desired.
@wrxgoose what does it say about the racing cars?

[wrxgoose]

no guarantee this'll work, but gonna try.

Held January 10 to 12 2014 年

Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall 1-11 / Event Hall

　Toyota to set up a booth in the North Hall, which was some distance from the main hall. Race vehicle based or "86" and "LFA" and customized models of G's and GRMN, a number of cars are on display in the large space.

　Tokyo Auto Salon the company President Akio Toyoda, who was standing on stage at the press conference that took place on the opening day to say hello to fans who visited the booth "driver, is Morisot that Toyota", and has become the fun at the beginning of the year in and said, "Do you meet any car, in any smile, we have done in this venue, while excited car enthusiasts as one" he said.


A speech at the conference and President Toyoda "Morisot" this

Referred to as "the feeling of sensors in the body towards a better car making is going well-honed more" in the participation in the race

Nurburgring 2014 24 hours racing driver
　Then, BRZ and 86 is to "how to be Idi full of affection and feelings" in the tuning shop and customize many manufacturers, active in rally and race, are you able to contribute even a little swelling and spread of motor sport that is nice I said. Mentioned that you have participated in the rally itself borrowed the 86 Furthermore, "it is a great culture that has been nurtured in the rally that everyone in the region participants, fans, and the operator,, think and distance of each is close, great charm" as well as stating that, in its place Subaru and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.) was brought up, it was said, "was able to I'll put it in the fellow finally by 86".


Each driver and president of Toyota team principal lined up in front of the race vehicle
　"I want you to come to like the car more by creating and try to increase more car like, a good car", "road train your car, the environment of the race of extreme for its activities of GAZOO Racing began from 2007 was thought to train the people in the. to make a better car through this activity, called "want to meet the expectations of car enthusiast and it is based on.

　's 24-hour race Nurburgring has continued to war as a part of this effort, but announced that it is to compete in a total of three systems of LFA 86 and two units in 2014. One of the LFA is named "Code X", it was revealed that it is a model with a role advanced development car basis that extended 200mm or so up, the wheelbase up to 5.3 liter displacement. Each player Takayuki Kinoshita, Hiroaki Ishiura and Kazuya Oshima, drivers take each player Masahiko Kageyama, Kumi Sato, Naoya Gamo each player Akira Iida, Wakisaka Wakisaka, Takuto Iguchi, is 86 LFA Code X is LFA , dedicated to the team representative Morisot himself. Was able to participate as a driver, no.


LEXUS LFA. Takayuki Kinoshita, Hiroaki Ishiura, Kazuya Oshima driver

LEXUS LFA Code X. Akira Iida, Wakisaka Toshikazu, driver Takuto Iguchi

TOYOTA 86. Masahiko Kageyama, Kumi Sato, driver Gamo Naoya
Exhibition vehicle
　Vehicle to be exhibited in the booth is a total of 15 cars. It is a concept model who was beginning to exhibit cars "G's" and "GRMN" It is noteworthy among them. The finish on the premise of any commercial car have been carried out, that the model that show up also with likely in the spring of this year around the earliest. To become a limited edition of 100 units per When it is pattern until now, "GRMN" model looks good better put to check ahead of time if there is a particular interest.

● GRMN MARK X Concept
　has become a valuable now FR sedan "MARK X". Based on the carbon roof specification that is the customized model, it is equipped with a 6-speed MT and V-type 6-cylinder 3.5-liter engine. It has become a model to enjoy the ride adopted LSD and suspension, and large-diameter disc brakes dedicated tune.



Body color new color of gunmetal system

Engine is equipped with the 3.5-liter V-6 cylinder to "2GR-FSE"

Rear around fairly aggressive design

The front is 235/40 R19, 265/65 R19 rear tire is

It is equipped with a 6-speed MT, which is based on transmission of predecessor Lexus IS. Finish with no discomfort around the shift lever

Pedal also three accelerator, brake, clutch of course

Information display using OBD2 connector

Meter dial to design a metallic

decoration on the start button and the GRMN a logo Real carbon

Seat sports type familiar in GRMN model
● HARRIER G SPORTS Concept
　was based on the new Harrier, which debuted at the end of last year, sporty SUV of G's first. I realize the sporty driving by the large-diameter tires Lowdown, a 20-inch addition to the rigidity also 18 points by the brace class and widening spot. In addition to adopting the meter dedicated color in interior, sporty mood is enhanced by the change stitch and seat upholstery, decorative.


HARRIER G SPORTS Concept that emphasize the sporty mood

Meter lighting changes to red

Shift around the carbon-like finish

Pedal also aluminum type

The interior is chic finish which was based on black

Door trim also update the image in black keynote
● Vitz RS G SPORTS Concept
　same car is in the catalog model already, exhibition vehicle is the minor change version. In addition to setting spring and shock absorber, such as EPS has changed, wheel and seat also change to that of the new design. This is likely to figure appeared in close to this in the spring around.


Separate application of the bumper has been changed from the current model


Rear View aggressive

Rear spoiler is larger

Muffler looks good treble

Tire size 205/45 R17 front and rear. Wheel new design

Red start button and aluminum pedal is in good health

The new seat design that was refined and increase the sense of holding

I adopt a stitch combination of Red & White
● TE-800 Spyder
　concept car to the hands of Toyota Engineering Society that operate using the time outside of work. The model was inspired by that Yotahachi was born popular car from "paprika", commonly called "Tesuhachi". Hybrid system of "Prius" has been ported based on the "MR-S". Is located central body, the floor tunnel portion, the battery contributes to the time head of the midship only with low center of gravity. ,0-100km / h acceleration to mark the 5.8 seconds by the 1NZ-FE engine setting with an emphasis on low-speed torque and vehicle weight to cut 1t was given.



Plug-in hybrid model of MR-S-based, TE-Spyder 800

Series of four-cylinder 1.5-liter engine "1NZ-FE"

Color is burnt exhaust manifold length, and the like shine. Motor and transaxle under this

There is charging lid because it is plugged in hybridization

Wheel-like plating

Cockpit of an image that is wrapped in leaves
● 86 × × Cb/86 Style Style Cb spyder
　model was born from a project by the Women's Development team. By changing the bumper and headlights, the change in expression with the familiar, of the 86 original model the front face "a little scary". By front 75mm, 15mm extension to the rear, thereby realizing a stylish form good proportions while there is a volume at the same time. The interior is coordinated with a focus on leather of dark brown. To produce a sense of quality adult can ride for a long time. Model of the coupe body in the schedule on the market, the price of development with the aim of 4.5 million yen to 5 million yen.



86 × style Cb which is scheduled to be commercially available

I emphasize the wide sense of the grill of the ellipse. LED on both sides turn signal and position

Headlight is designed optical axis to be the same position as the 86

The accent lamp of blue fender part. I aim to image a low center of gravity in the paint following the rear from there

Sleek by extending the rear spoiler

Wheel change the color of the original option

Interior was coordinated with brown leather

The meter-friendly image in the transmission of beige color

Air conditioning Dial has also been changed

Cluster panel Wood-like

The impression that good-quality sports seat of GRMN also change the skin

Door trim combination that fancy fabric and leather

86 × style Cb spyder treats of reference exhibit

LED on the grill next to the turn signal only

Design is slightly different from the coupe version, etc. a built-in position in the headlight

Open model is gorgeous impression it just

Such as the design of the cluster panel is also different from the coupe

This also leather upholstery
● Other
　In addition to the complete car crown athlete base has been exhibited from TOM'S, 86 which entered the endurance race and rally are on display.


Crown Athlete that has been customized by TOM'S

Intense around the rear muffler and superimposed diagonally and diffuser

The front tire 225/40R19, 255/35R19 rear. Wheel VP-7 of TOM'S

Start button is black specification of TOM'S logo

Was the image of a combat operations center of the race "COMMAND HIACE"

Instrument panel plus the white paint of the same body color

Driver's seat and passenger seat to sport seat BRIDE made

The four legs set the captain seat of foreign models in the room

LCD monitor for displaying a lap time and LED lighting

The original muffler based Modellista made

Tires 215/60 R17 LT of standard

GR SPIRIT 86 of super endurance specification

TRD Rally Challenge GR TRD 86. The name of Morisot in window


GR LUCK 86 of the All Japan Rally specification. Light pod force


EV can photo taken wearing a racing suit of "Kids Racer photo session" for

that's all the words translated. unfortunately it didn't post with the pics. i'll try though

btw, i'm using google chrome, and it's translating. http://car.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/...11_630483.html

sorry it's so long, it may be easier for you to try and see if google chrome can auto-translate for you as well.

[bestwheelbase]

Originally Posted by Tromatic

Now THAT is a nice front end..

..Somebody make a front end like that, then shut up and take my money.

Hopefully the bumper & headlights are plug-n-play with mounting points. I would love to run this setup for 5 years, then switch to factory or something else. It totally changes the car.