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Video: Toyota FT-86 G-Sports Concept Unveiled At Tokyo Auto Salon

 
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Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept

HI-RES GALLERY: Toyota FT-86 G Sports Concept

The Tokyo Auto Salon is underway, and the most interesting concept to come out of it so far is the new Toyota FT-86 G-Sports Concept, a reference vehicle for a new line of accessories from Toyota's Japanese motorsports partner Gazoo Racing.

The FT-86 G-Sports Concept features a sports suspension, new aerodynamic elements, lots of carbon fiber trim, and race-style Recaro seats in addition to its most intriguing feature--a turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter flat four found in the regular FT-86 Concept. The high-performance engine sends power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual.

The video below highlights the car is it will appear in Gran Turismo 5. Drifting tail-out around a digital circuit, the FT-86 G-Sports is revealed in full detail, matching the show car down to the front-mounted intercooler.

So far power ratings for the 2.0-liter turbo engine haven't been revealed, nor has pricing or availability of the G-Sports accessories. The G-Sports line itself is unlikely to be available outside of Japan, but the concept itself could presage a TRD version of the FT-86. No production plans for such a version have been announced yet, however.

The Toyota FT-86 Concept was originally revealed at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show as a 2 + 2 coupe powered by a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated flat four. The non-turbocharged engine was said to have been chosen for its light weight and lower cost. The car is expected to head to production in late 2011 in Japan, with subsequent market roll-outs to follow, priced around the $25,000 mark.

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  1. By  gazzed Posted: 1/15/2010 1:28pm PST

    Are these shots taken off the upcoming GranTurismo 5 game or are they real?, can't tell but they sure are magnificent.
     
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  2. By  gazzed Posted: 1/15/2010 1:29pm PST

    ..well the video answers my question.. didn't see that.
     
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  3. By Gediminas U. Posted: 1/15/2010 1:34pm PST

    exterior:
    350Z + Skyline R35 = THIS toyota thingie
     
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  4. fb_100000275684479 avatar Michael Escobar Posted: 1/15/2010 4:07pm PST

    The vid portrays the car as living up to the hachi-roku legend, in name and ability, if not styling.
    @Gediminas U., I think it has many more elements of the Lexus LF-A, than the GT-R or Z.
    Interesting that Polyphony couldn't come up with a new song for the trailer; that one was used in a trailer for GT5: Prologue. Still, GT5 appears to be shaping up to be epic! Until then, I'll make do with my copy of Forza III Collector's Edition.
     
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  5. By  r4i software Posted: 1/15/2010 9:58pm PST

    Toyota may have reversed their decision to make the FT-86 a JDM only vehicle.However; I think it will arrive in Oz about the same time as the RWD Hyundai Genesis Coupe [if not after]…. and the Hyundai will have more power more features and be better value for money.Then there’s rumours that Subaru could make their coupe [ which the FT-86 is derived from] AWD.
     
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  6. By SuperSkyline89 Posted: 1/16/2010 7:42am PST

    My first instinct was Nissan Z. Looks good regardless.
     
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  7. By SuperSkyline89 Posted: 1/16/2010 7:43am PST

    OK, that's weird, no clue why that happen.
    I was gonna say my first thought was Nissan Z. Still an awesome looking car regardless.
     
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  8. By minicar3 Posted: 1/17/2010 6:08am PST

    Yet another car with a 911 roofline!
     
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  9. By ram Posted: 1/17/2010 11:08am PST

    this is nissan gt-r with toyota badge
     
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  10. By  memory cards Posted: 1/18/2010 7:13pm PST

    The FT-86 concept looks a bit like a cross between a Nissan GT-R and Acura's HSV-10 GT. And the Toyota Prius Custom Plus Concept is the ugliest and funniest thing I've seen this year. I can only blame anime as it will be japans downfall if Godzilla doesn't get there first. Japan never ceases to amaze me and confuse me.
     
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