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Track-prepped Toyota FT-86 Set to Take on Genesis Coupe R-Spec?

 
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2009 Toyota FT-86 Concept

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The Toyota FT-86 concept represents for many Toyota fans a return to what made the brand great: simple, low-cost, fun-to-drive and stylish cars like the Celica, MR2 and AE86 Corolla. Somewhere along the way the fun-to-drive part, at least, was lost. But the latest reports hint that Toyota may be going all-out for their return to sports cars.

A stripped down, stiffened and big-braked version of the FT-86 could be on the table, to start as low as $22,000, according to a report extracted from EVO magazine. That would put the FT-86 track version right on par with the Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec, itself a somewhat de-contented and performance-oriented inexpensive rear-driver.

The stripper FT-86 will also be promoted by participation in pro drifting competition, according to the report. That, again, is like Hyundai's promotion for the Genesis Coupe, and perhaps indicates that Toyota is aiming to go fully heads-up against the Korean competition.

So far what we know about the FT-86 is that officially it will be a 2 + 2 coupe with rear-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated flat four cylinder built in cooperation with Fuji Heavy Industries/Subaru, and a six-speed manual transmission. Power output is expected to come in somewhere around the 200 horsepower mark, though without a factory turbocharger like the Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec, the FT-86 may miss out on some aftermarket modification potential.

Sales of the FT-86's production counterpart are expected to start in late 2011 in Japan, followed within a few months in America. Pricing is expected to sit around $25,000 for a typical example.

[FT-86 Club via Jalopnik]





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Comments (8)

  1. By  valentines day Posted: 12/22/2009 7:18pm PST

    That's an awesome deal for what one gets even if it's a Hyundai. If true that the new Toyota FT-86 is a scion TC replacement, it needs to be priced at 18K to have a chance of success. The Subie version should not be more than a WRX.
     
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  2. By  gazzed Posted: 12/22/2009 7:52pm PST

    Best Toyota that's come-out in a very long time.
     
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  3. By saabfan Posted: 12/23/2009 6:47pm PST

    I must admits that's a sweet looking car from Toyota. Hopefully it will carry on to production car.
     
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  4. By IGTAUTO Posted: 12/24/2009 1:58pm PST

    Being the new owner of a 2010 R-spec, I'd have to say the look is great for toyota but not great enough against the genesis, the lack of turbo on the toyota version will vastly affect how the car is compared in the demographic they are aiming towards. I for one believe enthusiasts like the option of upgrading their vehicles, however would also prefer the warranty and reliability of OEM, that being said, a factory turbo charger is quite important deciding factor between the two.
     
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  5. By  buy r4 dsi Posted: 1/17/2010 9:16pm PST

    Hi,
    Now that's a step in the right direction for Toyota! Finally!!! 2010 will be sweet! Now it just needs a turbo!!!
     
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  6. By  hc card Posted: 2/5/2010 9:16pm PST

    Hi Guy's,
    true that the new Toyota FT-86 is a scion TC replacement, it needs to be priced at 18K to have a chance of success. The Subie version should not be more than a WRX.
     
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  7. By  FT-86 fan Posted: 3/16/2010 7:08am PDT

    this is for the G Sports i guess? its turbocharged..
     
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  8. By  K2 Posted: 12/23/2010 11:23am PST

    I am interested to see HP stats on this car, I was thinking about getting a wrx or an sti. I'm thinking this will lack the power and being a new car could present some problems and kinks that need to be worked out.
     
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