Anyone else have their eye on the FT86?

[AE82 FXGT]

I do. I used to have one.

I haven't driven anything that comes close to what that thing could do on a good twisty bit of road.

I've had 2 gen 1 SW20s, currently one thats really crap and on the worst tires known to man.

Keeping this in mind, I have never driven anything so unpredictably complete sideways oversteery in the wet as a mates RX8.

(Had aftermarket 18" wheels and tires though, so not entirely stock in fairness)

Seemed reasonable on a bash around Scenic drive, but no way it comes near a half decent MR2.

Really? Found mine was awesome, mind, I did have the 6 port Type S, which had sports suspension (different sway bars, spring rates and bigger brakes) and Adrenalin RE101 tires. Maybe that's the difference.

[RomanV]

Yeah, type S as well.

You're right, perhaps it was the tires, but I've heard others remark the same about RX8s in the wet.

[rollaholic]

When was the Altezza meant to be anything like the AE86?

Come on Warwick, we know EVERYTHING rear wheel drive is just a thinly disguised race car (even Mitsi L300 vans), and EVERYTHING front drive is just a boring shopping basket that no REAL driver would ever own. Or is that just something the flat peak wearers say?

i think what they actually say is 'Kean On Swapz RWD Skiddaz Only No FWD Or Hondaz'

but its not a bad translation

[Tha_INS]

why buy an ft-86? buy an mr-s and 2zz swap it....

fast mid engined LIGHT rwd car

[Snaps]

Because it's a new car you can spec out to your own likes/dislikes instead of worrying about trying to find a clean MRS that suits your likes?

Also means you've got a warranty... One of the lowest centre of gravity's of a lot of production cars, and perhaps something that look a little less girly (if you're of the opinion that the MR-S looks even a little girly)?

[Tha_INS]

looks alright with a lip kit i reckon....thats where my money would be if i a wanted light weight n/a car.

200HP in a sub 1 ton car is better then 200HP in a car that weighs more then an integra type r

finding an mr-s in good nick wouldnt be too hard. as they are pretty shit std so noone modifies them

[Snaps]

Yeah but most people (i.e. 99% of people, who aren't enthusiasts), don't want the hassle of swapping an engine into a car - as easy as it looks to be in an MR-S.

They also want warranties, new tech like built-in GPS, bluetooth etc. without having to have a bunch of extra accessories. And a lot more people are moving to more efficient engines now as well - something that D4-S gives...

Don't forget this thing will have 4 seats, and a decent boot for getting groceries, unlike an MR-S

[DRFTIN]

have to say im preferring the3 look of the subaru version right now. front bumper on both is horrible though

[thornz]

have to say im preferring the3 look of the subaru version right now. front bumper on both is horrible though

That looks as though they have taken that photo straight from the kids move CARS.

Just really doesnt do it for me, its looks like somehting my wife would say is all cute and puffy looking.

[Leon]

I was going to say that the photo looks like an RC car body.

[GTTpower]

Wing looks seriously out of place. Curves then straight edges

[Tha_INS]

subaru needs to consider investing in their flat 6 engine more and put it in this....if it makes even half as much power as the porsche flat 6 it would be good lol

[snwtoy]

have to say im preferring the3 look of the subaru version right now. front bumper on both is horrible though

Not my cup of tea, the sharp edges on the guards look out of place/wrong.

[Al]

Yeah, type S as well.

You're right, perhaps it was the tires, but I've heard others remark the same about RX8s in the wet.

Top Gear said the same thing when they first drove them. Loved them on the track and in the dry. It rained on the way back from the track and the car was an entirely different beast.

[AE82 FXGT]

Yeah, type S as well.

You're right, perhaps it was the tires, but I've heard others remark the same about RX8s in the wet.

Top Gear said the same thing when they first drove them. Loved them on the track and in the dry. It rained on the way back from the track and the car was an entirely different beast.

Maybe I didn't drive it hard enough in the wet?
Maybe I'm more sensible than I thought

[GTTpower]

Well the production version has a name....Toyota 86

Im not to sure about that one.

[DeeCee]

Jalopnik is repeating GT-86 for the name.
I wish they'd kept more of the concept features like the rear light/plint section. The production version looks crap

[GTTpower]

Better then nothing though...

[Malcolm]

Better then nothing though...

[rollaholic]

calling it 86 is going a bit far imo. inspiration is all very well.

budget production cars do tend to look budget. sure there will be plenty of aftermarket stuff for it.

and yay, toyota actually building an interesting car?!