New Toyota FT-86 wallpapers from warehouse where Sr. Designer interviewed

[ft86cbx]

New wallpapers.


FT-86 Sports Concept captures the spirit of celebrated Corolla AE-86

KEY POINTS

* FT-86 Sports Concept, Toyota's vision for a future sports car
* European debut at Geneva motor show
* Designed and engineered to capture the spirit of the renowned Corolla AE86 of the 1980s
* Front-engine, rear-wheel drive format
* Lightweight, compact and aerodynamically efficient body

Celica, MR2, Supra, Corolla AE86: Toyota's great driver-focused sports cars of the past have inspired its vision for a future-generation concept model that makes its European debut at the Geneva motor show.

In creating the FT-86 (Future Toyota-86) Sports Concept, Toyota has directly referenced the excitement and fundamental fun-to-drive quality that characterised the Corolla AE-86. In its day the AE86 became a must-have model for rallying and circuit racing, with its front-engine, rear-wheel drive powertrain, compact dimensions, light weight, impeccable balance and strong power to weight ratio. Even more than 20 years on from the end of production, it remains a popular choice with privateer rally teams.

The FT-86 Sports Concept previews a new-generation Toyota sports car, designed to recapture the spirit of the AE86, sharing its front-engine, rear-wheel drive credentials.

Driver-oriented concept

The FT-86 is designed to deliver simple, dynamic power with environmental responsibility. It is an entirely driver-orientated car, engineered to capture the intrinsic joy of driving through precise, instantaneous responses to even the smallest throttle and steering inputs.

Rather than use a heavy, large displacement engine for performance, it is equipped with a free-revving 2.0-litre petrol unit with a six-speed manual gearbox with compact dimensions, light weight and a low centre gravity. Deployed in a front-engine, rear-wheel drive format, this powertrain delivers lively, accessible performance with engaging dynamic abilities and maximum driving pleasure.

Functional Beauty

Toyota's ED2 European design and development centre dubs the styling of the FT-86 "Functional Beauty", the classic sports car form having been generated entirely within the constraints of aerodynamics and function.

The low, highly aerodynamic bodyshell is stretched tight over the engineering hard points, and, measuring 4,160mm long overall, the bodywork has been rendered as compact as possible.

The cockpit is purely functional and ergonomically efficient, with widespread use of sporting, ultra-lightweight components and finishes that support the car's balanced weight distribution and power to weight ratio.

Rather than treating the 2+2 interior design as a stylised addition to the cabin framework, a thin, tight-fitting skin has been applied to the essential cockpit components, as can be seen in the treatment of the dashboard and seat upholstery

The FT-86 measures 4,160mm long, 1,760mm wide and 1,260mm tall, with a 2,570mm wheelbase. It rides on 19-inch wheels shod with 225/40R19 tyres.



























































































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[ack154]

Cannot express the level of WANT.

[Fox]

Originally Posted by ack154

Cannot express the level of WANT.

+1


Amazing stuff!

[chulooz]

No, i dont believe these have been posted here thanks. Thats some great eye candy, certainly some different perspectives in some of those shots.

[Axel]

Originally Posted by ack154

Cannot express the level of WANT.

+1,000,000 !! It's like we're looking at the beauty of a $80K plus sports car... not $20-30K car!

[RRnold]

Originally Posted by Axel

It's like we're looking at the beauty of a $80K plus sports car... not $20-30K car!

No shit! So much detail! What a complete package!

Thanks for sharing these pics... I can't wait!!

[Siriusly.Andrew]

"I just jizzed in my pants"

Gorgeous. *drool*

[KiRiMa]

Do we have a drooling icon?

[ScurrilousKnave]

I really hope the steering wheel design makes it to production. It is teh sexy.

[ONE]

i think i creamed by pants.

[Blokatos]

Originally Posted by KiRiMa

Do we have a drooling icon?

Yes, oh and I agree...

[KiRiMa]

I hope they keep some of the interior;in fact I'd be happy if we got the shift knob. As far as the exterior goes,I definitley want the rear c/f diffuser even though that won't be stock on the actual production car.

[Lexicon101]

Originally Posted by Yuanrang

I really hope the steering wheel design makes it to production. It is teh sexy.

You know that it looks like a penis, right?

[ScurrilousKnave]

Originally Posted by Lexicon101

You know that it looks like a penis, right?

Bwahaha! No, I hadn't noticed that until you said something. I actually had to scroll up and look at one of the interior pics to see what you are talking about. Eh, I still like the spoke design and the flattened bottom.