Scion FR-S Concept First Official Pics/Videos + NYIAS Pics and Press Conference

[Abflug]

Originally Posted by Giccin

Its worth it! You give off the stress!

But all the arguments have been out already.

Toyota says they read forums but I think there's a little lie to it. The guy says we call it a SCION FT-86? What the FUHH!?

Obviously biased forum lurkin'. Lol

that´s the point! I don´t think anyone here has that influence to tell Toyota how to name the car even WE as the "masses" haven´t it, they are going to do what they want!

So why stressing your self because of a car´s POSSIBLE name, which anybody can´t change (except maybe Toyota´s CEO), you´re only pushin´ your blood pressure for "no" reason and risking a heart attack!

Wait until it´s official...

[gt-jerome]

45 pages in one day!!!! wow! i can't read all

only one question for me, is it exactly look like future toyota FT ? It's different of the concept in 2011 Geneva Auto Show

The more i see the evolution, the more i think it will be more expensive that it was announced...

[impulse]

Originally Posted by gt-jerome

45 pages in one day!!!! wow! i can't read all

only one question for me, is it exactly look like future toyota FT ? It's different of the concept in 2011 Geneva Auto Show

The more i see the evolution, the more i think it will be more expensive that it was announced...

Just eye candy and another concept

Waiting this long though is making me want to look for a good condition SW20 or AP1 though...

[Zenrael]

Overall I'm please with this example. It looks good and has fine features. I'd buy it.

However the real product won't look exactly like this.

[[es vi: eks]]

I really do like it.
I Just hope the production Toyota verson looks more like this one than the FT86II concept.
Since in NZ we will most likely only have the choice of Toyota or Subaru.

[SOB]

Boo for concepts. I want the real deal!

[Deslock]

Have been reading this thread since the leaked photos first appeared yesterday morning, but I didn't have a chance to reply.

The MkIII's return to the MkI's clean design is a pleasant surprise after the MkII's bling.

Of concern is that Scion Public Relations told ************* that the price "will be under 30k" (which implies it'll be above $25k). And of course the weight is still unknown.

On a related note, assuming they stick with a 200hp 2.0L high revver, I'm hoping we'll see at least 23/32 MPG given that Subaru just announced the next generation Impreza 5MT will get 25/33 MPG. Despite the FRS being RWD, I don't think it'll match the Impreza's MPG because the base Impreza [1] isn't tuned for throttle response and [2] makes only 148hp. For reference, the 201hp Civic Si is rated at 22/31 (FWD, but a 2.4L).

Tangential factoid: the new FB20 engine in the Impreza is reportedly slightly heavier than the outgoing 2.5L (due to DOHC vs SOHC and other changes).

Anyway, I'm headed to the NYIAS for the weekend just to see this car.

[enc0re]

At 168in length, I'm thrilled that it's shorter than even a Hyundai Accent (172in). How awesome is that?

[colHolm]

Originally Posted by Deslock

Have been reading this thread since the leaked photos first appeared yesterday morning, but I didn't have a chance to reply.

The MkIII's return to the MkI's clean design is a pleasant surprise after the MkII's bling.

Of concern is that Scion Public Relations told ************* that the price "will be under 30k" (which implies it'll be above $25k). And of course the weight is still unknown.

On a related note, assuming they stick with a 200hp 2.0L high revver, I'm hoping we'll see at least 23/32 MPG given that Subaru just announced the next generation Impreza 5MT will get 25/33 MPG. Despite the FRS being RWD, I don't think it'll match the Impreza's MPG because the base Impreza [1] isn't tuned for throttle response and [2] makes only 148hp. For reference, the 201hp Civic Si is rated at 22/31 (FWD, but a 2.4L).

Tangential factoid: the new FB20 engine in the Impreza is reportedly slightly heavier than the outgoing 2.5L (due to DOHC vs SOHC and other changes).

Anyway, I'm headed to the NYIAS for the weekend just to see this car.

The base Impreza also doesn't offer 6 spd manual/auto transmissions, or Toyota's D4-S system. Don't be surprised if the FR-S actually gets good mileage

[Hachiroku]

Here is the entire Scion FR-S Concept press conference portion from its debut yesterday at the 2011 NY International Auto Show. Enjoy!

Remember to crank the video up to 720p quality.


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[-TokenSX-]

Thanks Hachiroku! : D

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by OldSkoolToys

Can't just slap a turbo on a N/A tuned engine and call it quits...gotta keep it within safe levels for the warranty!

Might as well go aftermarket and get a good tune + engine management (like a Cobb Accessport). But then you have the warranty issues for those of us that worry about that + will use it for our DD.

[colHolm]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

Here is the entire Scion FR-S Concept press conference portion from its debut yesterday at the 2011 NY International Auto Show. Enjoy!

You're the breast!

[tranzformer]

Originally Posted by eckoman_pdx

At least if Subaru releases a variant, there's a good chance it'll be turbocharged and AWD.

Based off of the Subaru shell presented at GAS, it will be a RWD and not AWD. Also I'm not sure that it will be turbocharged at all.