What will it actually be called? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Hounddub · 09-27-2011, 04:54 AM

I'm searching through the possible naming possibilities for the FT86 and simply can't go past the probability that it may actually be call the 2000GT.

Remember, the world loves "retro" cars, the original Toyota 2000GT was a landmark car for the brand that signaled a "new beginning".

Could it be?

Giccin · 09-27-2011, 05:21 AM

No... The car already has a name. Its called the FRS and apparently the BRZ.

chaoskaze · 09-27-2011, 08:07 AM

But since he is in singapore, I guess it will just be the toyota one?

I thought FT86 is the official name? xD....

Hounddub · 09-27-2011, 10:52 AM

Well.....I'm not so sure any more.

Random_Art · 09-27-2011, 10:56 AM

I know "Celica" has been tossed out as a possibility by a French Toyota Exec sometime last year. Though it could have just been something to misdirect info to keep people guessing.

Chibi86 · 09-27-2011, 11:01 AM

Remember that the 86 logo is registred by toyota. And for info "Ft" is for "future toyota" so not possible as a commercial name

ichitaka05 · 09-27-2011, 11:51 AM

NA = FRS
Others = Still not known... til Nov 30th

Neutral_Eyes · 09-27-2011, 04:01 PM

I'm all for naming it something other than randomly selected letters. This is Subaru's baby as well, so I don't think they'd go for any names with strictly Toyota heritage. Same deal with Subaru, they can't really use any of their heritage names either.

I just don't understand why or where they lost the ability to create a new and inspiring, or exciting name. Where are my Cosmos, Fairladys, and Supras? Dodge at least has their naming down, they just fail to create cars that match their inspiring names like Caliber, Magnum, or Nitro.

I don't think they'll use 2000GT because this is not supposed to be a grand tourer. It's supposed to be a 2+2 sports car.

chaoskaze · 09-27-2011, 04:51 PM

^^^^^
You are right, I can't remember anything that sounds remotely creative compare to Supras from japanese company for years.

It's just mostly boring numbers now.

but on the contrary, I think FR-S is actually a cool name.

SUB-FT86 · 09-27-2011, 05:49 PM

Toyota FR86 sounds like the name to me. Front engine/RWD/86.

Andy · 09-27-2011, 09:00 PM

I like the 2000GT idea, MAYBE Celica (Though a Celica SHOULD have a GT4 variant!)
Other than that it needs to be a new name, as no other existing names fit (I'm discounting the concepts name FT-86 at that is a bit obvious :p)

Neutral_Eyes · 09-27-2011, 11:48 PM

Bring back the Carina. It's even a star cluster to kinda nod towards Subaru's involvement. Or the Tiara just to troll the hell out of any men looking at the car.

Random_Art · 09-28-2011, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neutral_Eyes

Bring back the Carina. It's even a star cluster to kinda nod towards Subaru's involvement. Or the Tiara just to troll the hell out of any men looking at the car.

I would love to have a Tiara trailer queen

colHolm · 09-28-2011, 10:58 AM

I'm guessing it will be simply the '86'

09-27-2011, 04:54 AM	#1
Hounddub Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Lots of Toyotas Location: Singapore Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What will it actually be called? I'm searching through the possible naming possibilities for the FT86 and simply can't go past the probability that it may actually be call the 2000GT. Remember, the world loves "retro" cars, the original Toyota 2000GT was a landmark car for the brand that signaled a "new beginning". Could it be?

09-27-2011, 05:21 AM	#2
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09-27-2011, 10:56 AM	#5
Random_Art professional smartass Join Date: Apr 2010 Drives: 16 speed mountain bike... Location: Georgia Posts: 659 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know "Celica" has been tossed out as a possibility by a French Toyota Exec sometime last year. Though it could have just been something to misdirect info to keep people guessing. __________________ Goodbye Celica, you served me well. http://artsofrandomness.blogspot.com/

09-27-2011, 11:01 AM	#6
Chibi86 Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Drives: GT 86 Tangerine Location: Strasbourg France Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Remember that the 86 logo is registred by toyota. And for info "Ft" is for "future toyota" so not possible as a commercial name __________________ If you're scared, then you can't be the Winner...

09-27-2011, 11:51 AM	#7
ichitaka05 Site Moderator Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: ichi 86 Project Location: Middle of No where Posts: 21,050 Thanks: 7,728 Thanked 19,278 Times in 8,388 Posts Mentioned: 697 Post(s) Tagged: 28 Thread(s)	NA = FRS Others = Still not known... til Nov 30th __________________

09-27-2011, 08:07 AM	#3
chaoskaze The Fail Boat Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: CWP S.B. Location: LasVegas Posts: 3,028 Thanks: 4,720 Thanked 1,294 Times in 874 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	But since he is in singapore, I guess it will just be the toyota one? I thought FT86 is the official name? xD....

09-27-2011, 10:52 AM	#4
Hounddub Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Lots of Toyotas Location: Singapore Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well.....I'm not so sure any more.

09-27-2011, 04:01 PM	#8
Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm all for naming it something other than randomly selected letters. This is Subaru's baby as well, so I don't think they'd go for any names with strictly Toyota heritage. Same deal with Subaru, they can't really use any of their heritage names either. I just don't understand why or where they lost the ability to create a new and inspiring, or exciting name. Where are my Cosmos, Fairladys, and Supras? Dodge at least has their naming down, they just fail to create cars that match their inspiring names like Caliber, Magnum, or Nitro. I don't think they'll use 2000GT because this is not supposed to be a grand tourer. It's supposed to be a 2+2 sports car.

09-27-2011, 04:51 PM	#9
chaoskaze The Fail Boat Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: CWP S.B. Location: LasVegas Posts: 3,028 Thanks: 4,720 Thanked 1,294 Times in 874 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^^^^ You are right, I can't remember anything that sounds remotely creative compare to Supras from japanese company for years. It's just mostly boring numbers now. but on the contrary, I think FR-S is actually a cool name.

09-27-2011, 05:49 PM	#10
SUB-FT86 86 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Drives: 2013 Toyota 86 2.0T (Asphalt) Location: Atlanta, Ga Posts: 3,129 Thanks: 126 Thanked 527 Times in 296 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Toyota FR86 sounds like the name to me. Front engine/RWD/86.

09-27-2011, 09:00 PM	#11
Andy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Drives: Toyota Location: Sherwood Forest - UK Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like the 2000GT idea, MAYBE Celica (Though a Celica SHOULD have a GT4 variant!) Other than that it needs to be a new name, as no other existing names fit (I'm discounting the concepts name FT-86 at that is a bit obvious :p)

09-27-2011, 11:48 PM	#12
Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Bring back the Carina. It's even a star cluster to kinda nod towards Subaru's involvement. Or the Tiara just to troll the hell out of any men looking at the car.

09-28-2011, 10:58 AM	#14
colHolm Default User Title Join Date: Mar 2011 Drives: FR-S Location: Whitby, ON Posts: 688 Thanks: 182 Thanked 349 Times in 118 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm guessing it will be simply the '86'

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