Toyota FT-86 G Sport Concept from Gazoo at 2010 Tokyo Auto Salon! First turbo FT-86!

[Fly Guy]

Whoah!!!

[cyde01]

dayum!! i like how they got rid of the weird vent in the front fenders and the creases under the head lights. this car can't come out soon enough!!!!

[Matador]

Speechless right now........

[Hachiroku]

Check out this bit of cool info:

On display at the Toyota stand at this year's Tokyo Auto Salon will be the Toyota FT-86 G's Sports, which boasts an even sharper exterior and a world-first "GPS-track day" unit co-developed with the creators of the Gran Turismo franchise and automotive technology giant Denso. So what's so special about the unit, you ask? From what we've learned, you will be able to drive your real FT-86 around a real track -- the Nurburgring, for example -- and then remove the memory card from your car, plug it into your PS3 unit and either "watch" your lap virtually or race against yourself, as your real car appears as the "ghost car" that you battle against.

The GPS unit was tested in a fully race-prepped Lexus IS F at the Nurburgring last October. If you look closely at the FT-86's dashboard in previous press photos, you will see an outline of Fuji Speedway, a lap timer and an altimeter -- which hints at where Toyota is going with this technology.

Word from inside Toyota is that they plan to roll out the technology on "most" future models, with the first of course being the FT-86 in late 2012. Also, as has been previously reported, the Gran Turismo developers are also working on launching a 3D version of GT5 as soon as 3D TVs become available on the market. We've taken a quick demo spin of the 3D version, which looks fantastic in early builds. Of course, that assumes GT5 will ever be finished. Latest intel we have is late summer of this year at the earliest.

-Peter Lyon
Source: Race at the Track, Then Against Yourself Virtually in GT5 - Wide Open Throttle - Motor Trend Magazine

[Matador]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

Check out this bit of cool info:

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[Lexicon101]

Originally Posted by project.sth

The tires are really huge.

NO SHIT. My dad works at a tire shop. I've been hearing about tires and looking at the tires for several kinds of vehicles.. watching cars on the road..
Those 275/35R19s are BEASTS. Even a 245/45R17 is pretty impressive.. these things have crazy big wheels for such a light car.. hope that doesn't impact wet handling..

[gdi2290]

I came.

[Lexicon101]

I rather like the wheels.. but that wing is just atrocious. Unless you're looking for "Rear bench seat" in the features, I can't think of anyone but 16 yr olds spending daddy's money who would want that.

(Of course, I could see it for downforce on high-speed tracks, but more simplistic styling would be nice in that case..)

[Lexicon101]

Originally Posted by gdi2290

I came.

Same.

[Lexicon101]

Word from inside Toyota is that they plan to roll out the technology on "most" future models, with the first of course being the FT-86 in late 2012.

They've set a goal for production date?? Sweeeet.
I think I'll start saving. Start working on my credit and all that..
I will have this car.

[Matador]

Originally Posted by Lexicon101

They've set a goal for production date?? Sweeeet.
I think I'll start saving. Start working on my credit and all that..
I will have this car.

I really hope it doesn't take that long.

[Lexicon101]

Originally Posted by MatadorRacing_F1

I really hope it doesn't take that long.

Me too, but I've talked to a couple people about this concept, and each person I talked to told me not to expect it to make it to production.
I didn't take them too seriously, but this definitely reinforces my hopes.
(I gotta say, too, that a 2.0T is my ideal engine. This car is pretty much my ideal every way you look at it.. glad to have confirmation of a production version.)

[4agze]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

Just released: Gran Turismo 5 (GT5) clip featuring the FT-86 G Sport Concept!


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Wow thanks for adding that wow cant say more toyota you just made my night, its been a long night at work but seeing this i may have a great night sleep

[CyberFormula]

darn...

I guess i was wrong...

the most unexpected thing i had for my wishlist for this car was just listed.

A roll cage...