Toyota FT-86 / Scion FR-S

[my 1 88 u]

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I predict Scion's version will look slightly different(better) than the Jdm/Euro toyota version.

[my 1 88 u]

Also one spotted in Socal

[Bebop]

Was Stephan Papadakis driving it?

[my 1 88 u]

[Piner]

yeah this is a bit of a WTF moment

[my 1 88 u]

https://www.facebook.com/importtuner...29692120377679

Video of Dai testing the Scion FR-S

[my 1 88 u]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlN05O8ZwDE
Dai's run at 4:45

[Justin Banner]

Heh, old school, Hollywood-like jump, blowing all the wheel caps off on the landing.

[my 1 88 u]

I wonder if the planned for that.

[my 1 88 u]

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1987

It took 3rd in class at the VLN race at Nurburgring this weekend. Not bad for it's first professional race.

[Jonny Fonseca]

I've been thinking of getting a genesis... Should I wait for this? Is there a launch date yet?

[my 1 88 u]

I've been thinking of getting a genesis... Should I wait for this? Is there a launch date yet?

Its due ou next spring. I'd say wait until TAS to make your decision.

[INFO]

[my 1 88 u]

Specs
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...8533#post68533

Scans from a training manual.

Power/weight:

HP: 147kw (200ps) / 200hp @7000rpm
Torque: 205nm (151 lb/ft) @ 6600rpm
Weight:

• 2662 ponds (1210kg) for base manual (~ 2580 lbs dry weight)
• 2706 pounds for higher trim manual

Columns:
First 2 column are for "small FR sport", column 1 is a higher spec model, column 2 is a lower spec model. 3rd column is Mx5/Miata, 4th is RX8 and last is CRZ. It's a comparison chart.

Top Section:
The top section is the dimension in mm, length width height wheelbase, ground clearance then number of seats. Next is weight.
Top spec manual is 1230kg, auto is 1250kg.
Low spec manual is 1210kg, auto is 1230kg.
Then its turning radius.
High spec rides on 17" wheels and low spec on 16.

Second Section:
This section is engine. Boxer 4 DOHC, 1998cc. Output as listed on 1st post above. Drinks premium unleaded and 50L fuel tank.

Fuel consumption base model:
13 km/l
30.58 mpg
49.21 kmg

Fuel consumption top model:
12.4 km/l
29.17 mpg
46.94 kmg

Third Section:
This section is front engine/rear drive, transmission type, suspension type, brake then tyre size.

High spec brakes: ventilated discs front and rear.
Low spec brakes: ventilated front, non ventilated rear.

Last Section:
Last section is equipment which is not that easy to understand. First thing I notice is top spec has LSD for manual and auto while low spec only has LSD on manual. I'll post more if I can read more.


More update:

Both spec have VSC, front passenger and front and rear curtain bags. Top spec has front LED, leather steering wheel, 6 speakers audio (low spec has 2 speakers), white rev counter with shift light and sport pedals. Top spec also has "smart entry and start".


MORE THINGS OF NOTE:

Strut front, double wishbone rear suspension
Base halogens, optional HIDs on base trim, standard HIDs on high trim
LSD on all MT cars
Stability control standard
Only 2 speaker audio on base car

High Spec:

• Has "high-quality fabric" (上級ファブリック).
• Option for leather heated seats with Alcantara inserts.
• Steel door sill insert / scuff plate (ステンレス製ドアスカッフプレート）
• Interior metallic door handle inserts
• Carbon fiber center console trim
• Door courtesy light
• Knee pad on console

The "Customize Grade" at the bottom is interesting:

• the "customize grade" bare bones model is 1190 kg !!
• Unpainted bumper
• 16 steelies (says ornament-included, guessing it includes the logo)
• plastic steering wheel
• NO A/C (only a heater)
• Power door locks
• Sunvisor (no vanity mirror)
• No speakers

the car in fact does require premium unleaded gas (無鉛プレミアム)
the rear seat is one piece and is foldable (一体可動式）
did anyone mention that the high spec model comes with a digital speedo and tachometer? (デジタルスピードメーター　revメーター）



Here are translated charts (by our members Spaceywilly and dimension6!!)





Training manual images:

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[my 1 88 u]

This car is lighter than an S2K and handles better than a MX5. If the price starts under 20k then it will be a hit
http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Drives/...2-CAR-review-/

By Ben Barry
First Drives
28 October 2011 10:55
On 20 May 2011, CAR was allowed behind the wheel of a Toyota FT-86 development mule to get our own driving impressions and to give feedback to Toyota’s engineers during a secretive test session in Germany. Now, as the car is about to be unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo motor show, it’s time to reveal all.