The Toyota FT-86 Concept was announced this morning by Toyota, as a preview ahead of its 2009 Tokyo Auto Show public debut!!\u00a0 Toyota’s concept version of the long-rumored Toyota \/ Subaru joint project is being called the FT-86 and is an obvious homage to the legendary Toyota AE-86 Corolla sports car.\u00a0 Though full details and specs of the FT-86 have not yet been released, here’s the official information we do have so far from Toyota:<\/p>\n
Dimensions:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Length: 163.78 inches Powertrain \/ Drivetrain:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Subaru-derived 2.0L boxer Other Info:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n – Designed by Toyota’s ED2 styling studio in France.
\nWidth: 69.29 inches
\nWheelbase: 101.18 inches<\/p>\n
\nRear-Wheel-Drive<\/p>\n
\n– Concept version to make public debut at 2009 Tokyo Motor Show.
\n– Production model to be shown in 2010.
\n– Sales expected to begin in late 2011.
\n– The concept car’s color is called “Shoujyouhi Red” – the traditional red color of a Japanese monkey’s backside.
\n– Chief engineer: Tetsuya Tada<\/p>\n