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by **touge_ae101** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:38 pm

Mr Revhead wrote:Can't say the AE86 was roomy in the rear... So this won't be any worse I reckon

japs normally never are roomy in the rear...

by **Mr Revhead** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:39 pm

That is so very true.

Website · by **Bling** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:02 pm

You don't notice the lack of space in the back though when said 85/86 is going so far sideways you're looking out the side window and looking forwards.

by **RomanV** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:56 pm

touge_ae101 wrote:japs normally never are roomy in the rear...

Probably why they each such small meals.

by **thegreatestben** » Fri Nov 04, 2011 8:11 pm

I'm hoping I get to go to the product training for these. My position at TMCA is part of sales and marketing head office. 1 lucky person out of 10 will get to go.

Knowing my luck I will get to go to the new Camry one instead...

by **Simon K** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 6:14 pm

Mr Revhead wrote:Still can't help thinking it's too good to be true

This.

by **BZG Wagon** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:24 pm

Simon K wrote:
Mr Revhead wrote:Still can't help thinking it's too good to be true

This.

I think if there isn't a Turbo variant it'll be a real shame. It'll just be a better looking RWD Integra, with worse performance and it won't get the legendary status of say, an S15 Silvia, any Evo or STi or even a Type R integra for that matter.

by **Mr Revhead** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:27 pm

It's forerunners rep came not from its power output

by **BZG Wagon** » Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:35 pm

Fair call - although the AE86 was up there for it's time.

IMO it only became realy popular after Initial D. Likewise the Delorian after Back to the Future.

by **BZG Wagon** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:33 am

Interesting interview with the head engineer:
http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2011/08/the-truth-about-the-ft-86-straight-from-the-mouth-of-the-chief-engineer/

Sounds like the car takes a similar design philosophy to the MX-5 or Lotus Elise.

We did a lot of research. We talked to owners, fanatics, real buyers of sports cars around the world. They told us: Speed isn’t everything. If it’s just an incredibly fast car, they don’t really want it. What they want is a sports car that is small, compact, light, and that handles just the way they want it to handle.”

“The super-super-super fast cars are only for the super-rich. Even most super-rich don’t want to buy them. The people I talked to were looking for something like the 80s kind of a sports car, echoes of an AE86. They wanted a stripped-down, basic sports car with the price more like that of a piece of sports equipment, not the price of a house. Those people wanted something that doesn’t exist.”

“It is possible to soup-up sedans or hatchbacks to make them sporty. But what these people are after is a body that is already very low to the ground, very sleek, a body that they can then work on – if they want.”

“The 86 was such a popular maniac car not because of what the maker did, but what the users did with it. It created its own aftermarket and a tuner industry. The idea of the FT-86 is basically the same. We want to create a car that is easy for people to tune and to play with.”

And my favorite quote:

“From the beginning, the concept was to put the driver back in the driver’s seat, and to eliminate computers as much as possible today. Powerful sports cars use a lot of computer technology so that anyone can drive and handle them. We decided not to go down that road.”

...thank you Toyota. Please don't renege on this.

by **mr_monkey** » Sun Nov 06, 2011 1:38 pm

man it looks goooood in those pics.

by **escortman** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:22 am

are they bringing out the g sport version ? thats supposed to be turbo ...

edit= just read that it will only be released in Japan

by **shihad** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:33 pm

escortman wrote:are they bringing out the g sport version ? thats supposed to be turbo ...

edit= just read that it will only be released in Japan

my understanding is that will be wearing the subaru badge.

by **ae92nut** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:43 pm

big fan of the AE86 but the FT86 not to sur about . . . . . boxer motor ???

come on toyota what are you thinking

by **Mr Revhead** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:44 pm

Look at the design philosophy. That explains what they were thinking

by **Jdawg** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:04 pm

Looking at the options, esp the "Customise" spec I think their thinking is spot on.
Wonder how long before we see FT86/BRZ classes at the track.
Only thing I don't like so far is the MacPherson strut front.

by **Truenotch** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:06 pm

If it was all about design philosophy then you would all love the RX8 too.

I'll make my judgement after driving one

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Website · by Al » Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:11 pm

Sub $40k with alloys and sunroof on a base model? I'd buy one.

by **Snaps** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 6:20 pm

I don't think they plan to have a sunroof...

Why would you want one anyway? Less head space... More weight in the worst place possible.

Website · by **Bling** » Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:18 pm

Less head space? Cool dog disagrees

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