Toyota FT-86: AE86 successor finally previewed!
It’s finally here, some kind of glimpse of the new AE86 spiritual successor. It’s even got the numbers 86 in its name. The new Toyota FT-86 Concept will be displayed at the 2009 Tokyo Motorshow and its resemblance to the Toyota FT-HS Concept probably means it’s a more productionised evolution of the FT-HS, or that’s just how new Toyota sportscars are going to look like.
NEW: Watch a video of the Toyota FT-86 Concept in Gran Turismo!
I’m glad to see that Toyota has stayed true to their promise of a rear wheel drive layout, though this has been made easier by the absorption of Subaru into their group. The platform has a 2,570mm wheelbase, which is shorter than the latest generation Impreza but longer than the previous generation’s. Not sure if the chassis is some shortened variant of the Impreza’s but a Toyota engineer claims the platform is unique to this model.
The wheelbase is rather compact actually, slightly shorter than that of a latest model Vios. Other dimensions of the FT-86 include a 4,160mm length, a 1,760mm width and a 1,260mm height, and the FT-86 seats four. It has a 2.0 liter boxer engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission though it’s not mentioned if this is normally aspirated or force inducted. The concept is fitted with brakes from ADVICS, a JV company formed between AISIN SEIKI, DENSO, Sumitomo Electric and Toyota.
Look after the jump for hi-res photos of the new FT-86.
October 6, 2009 @ 7:17 pm
wow, the meter panel looks like a space ship one..T_T
October 6, 2009 @ 7:20 pm
Wow, the car looks modern but the back of the car looks too normal… Not so unique as the front
October 6, 2009 @ 7:22 pm
dammmmm….
October 6, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
can it drift as well as its predessor?doubt so
October 6, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
you can zipp the dvd player. coolll
October 6, 2009 @ 7:31 pm
Zen said,
October 6, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
can it drift as well as its predessor?doubt so
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why not? it will not repeat altezza mistake.. all the formula are there
October 6, 2009 @ 7:33 pm
Left row 4th pic down, What are those 2 things jutting out from the panel?
Wow, Interior looks futuristic.
October 6, 2009 @ 7:37 pm
So wheres the cup holder? ^_^
October 6, 2009 @ 7:38 pm
Cup holder to put a cup of tofu is it?
October 6, 2009 @ 7:43 pm
Paul Tan said,
October 6, 2009 @ 7:38 pm
Cup holder to put a cup of tofu is it?
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just put it in one of those zip lol…
October 6, 2009 @ 7:46 pm
cars look ok but instted of legend it to much of technology.. look at the dash board aiyohh mcm citer star trek lak dah.. huhuh hope die org tukar lah design tu kalu rosak tu mesti susah nak tukaw…. but nice car any more spec mr Paul… lagend is a lagend upgrade but make it easy… not to flashy wahhaa.. dammm
October 6, 2009 @ 7:46 pm
will consider it once its out
October 6, 2009 @ 7:50 pm
Paul,
Is that a zip compartment at the driver door panel? Or do I need to check my eye sights?
Btw, gorgeous meter cluster and futuristic interior I must say…*wipes drool off face*
October 6, 2009 @ 7:50 pm
Wonder how it will fare in front of the Genesis Coupe…
October 6, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
no cup holder cant train drift :p
those hu watch initial d will get wat i mean
October 6, 2009 @ 8:00 pm
how to use this car to send tofu???????????
October 6, 2009 @ 8:02 pm
Cup holder to put cup of water la, not tofu.
October 6, 2009 @ 8:03 pm
Finally…sumthin interesting from toyota, I think they bought honda car for research. I hope its a cheap as AE86 (of course consider current currency & inflation rate)
October 6, 2009 @ 8:06 pm
me..trust honda and nissan when comes to japs sports car….
October 6, 2009 @ 8:06 pm
Imagine delivering tofu up Mt. Akina in this…. wow ~ just wow ~ =P
October 6, 2009 @ 8:07 pm
Damn…. This monster looks so fierce! I think it going to look like a bad boy toy in black. I don’t know why, personally I think Toyota design is better than Honda nowadays.
October 6, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
it feel like mazda.
rear wheel drive…can drift like AE86 boh?
October 6, 2009 @ 8:15 pm
toyota can make sport car too…..remember supra and celica and Caldina??
but i remember altis and camry only T_T
October 6, 2009 @ 8:19 pm
GOD!!this is so cool!!a definite head turner!!i shall conquer mount akina with this babe!!whoo!!what engine is it gonna use??the one in Lotus Evora maybe??don’t u think it kinda looks like the new Ferrari 458??
October 6, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
look like gen2
October 6, 2009 @ 8:31 pm
2 seat plastik ke ape…?
hahaha..
:p
October 6, 2009 @ 8:41 pm
tak lawa pun……
October 6, 2009 @ 8:42 pm
just cant wait for initail D sekuel with a new ae86..hoho
October 6, 2009 @ 8:44 pm
mcm skyline pn ade..
October 6, 2009 @ 8:45 pm
There are several elements of the design that I like: the front end and the minimalist, Lotus-style interior.
That being said, the proportions are all wrong on this thing. Look at the side profile to see what I mean. Hopefully this gets corrected by production time, and that this will be a great car.
October 6, 2009 @ 8:50 pm
Isnt this far off what ae86 stands for? ae86 isnt a sports car. its a car for workin class people as an everyday car which seats 4 person and still hav space for a hug box of tofu behind. This is not it….
October 6, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
i wonder… whether the original AE86 was specifically design to become a super drift machine? or it is just a normal everyday car that people accidentally knew that it is suitable for drifting? and those who use this car for drift competition, are they using the stock standard factory engine and setup? or this car have to be heavily modified and then only it can become a drift machine? hope somebody can give me some info… thanks =)
October 6, 2009 @ 9:24 pm
FAIZ said,
October 6, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
i wonder… whether the original AE86 was specifically design to become a super drift machine? or it is just a normal everyday car that people accidentally knew that it is suitable for drifting? and those who use this car for drift competition, are they using the stock standard factory engine and setup? or this car have to be heavily modified and then only it can become a drift machine? hope somebody can give me some info… thanks =)
Read more: http://paultan.org/2009/10/06/toyota-ft-86-ae86-successor-finally-previewed/#ixzz0TA4wB3EB
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AE86 is originally originated for normal everyday car…the drift part came to shine with introduction of Initial D itself… probably shuichi san (the author) inspired it from car driven by his friend or relative…don’t think this concept design capable on drifting..not until the real production type.
btw way the akina mountain is actually haruna mt. in real life..they just change the word aki (fall) from haru(spring)
October 6, 2009 @ 9:26 pm
day-um.. I like! pretend it’s got nothing to do with AE86. It’s a fine ride on its own. I’m not to sure if it has successfully inherited the spirits from the AE86.
October 6, 2009 @ 9:28 pm
overall shape looks like 370z
October 6, 2009 @ 9:33 pm
It’s all good, as long as Toyota doesn’t lay its hand on it – otherwise it’s just going to be a waste.
October 6, 2009 @ 9:49 pm
interior is too concept, be sure that it will be toned down when production arrives.
i like the looks, nothing too fanciful but sedate either. lets see the performance aspect. drift machine.
October 6, 2009 @ 9:57 pm
Interior is soooo fugly….
October 6, 2009 @ 9:59 pm
this is a beautiful looking car…but are there any competitors with one quite like it?
I’m not saying this car is a bad thing but the other manufacturers better step up to the plate and show us something incredible….
October 6, 2009 @ 10:01 pm
There is always competition…they are gonna have to come out with something fast though…this car is making me drool
October 6, 2009 @ 10:03 pm
Wow…. Tau Fu become like this? Wow…. I want 1….
October 6, 2009 @ 10:18 pm
Design ok la, look fierce. Wait until get in hand of Ah Beng.
Err, Nurburgring lap record? Can it beat Skyline R36?
October 6, 2009 @ 10:26 pm
First time thought its a Fairlady. Toyota copy Nissan eh.
October 6, 2009 @ 10:34 pm
I think this is toyota’s best looking car ever -_-
October 6, 2009 @ 10:35 pm
looks much better than the new nissan fairlady lolz
October 6, 2009 @ 10:54 pm
Well… At the first sight i though it was the successor to the Supra…
October 6, 2009 @ 10:57 pm
Nice……………………………….~~~
The sharp A pillar kind of reminds me of Nissan GTR
October 6, 2009 @ 10:57 pm
uit…got circuit layout..maybe gps at meter panel? just like need4speed..wow…when produa will rebadge this car…i only can afford perodua and proton low cost car.
October 6, 2009 @ 11:07 pm
I wouldn’t mind one!
October 6, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
It seems that it mimics abit from the next gen Honda Civic
October 6, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
r boxer engines reliable?….. not to say its not good but will it have maintainance issues in future……. hi reving engines will be better. maybe a 3s-ge in hi reving 4 pots in altezza……
juz my point of view
October 6, 2009 @ 11:38 pm
Yep its a concept alright. Good ventilation for the driver (only). But doesn’t look the business; slippery pedals, awkward stick (without paddle shifters). I’d say its a NA 2.0 with 6 speed manual. Whoa when was the last time they did that huh?
October 6, 2009 @ 11:41 pm
just wait for the prices when come to UMW…cekik darah for sure!!
October 6, 2009 @ 11:54 pm
car expert said,
October 6, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
look like gen2
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oh plssss…….. dun relate to proton ok???!! disgusting!!
October 7, 2009 @ 12:23 am
fxxtheProton said,
October 6, 2009 @ 11:54 pm
car expert said,
October 6, 2009 @ 8:22 pm
look like gen2
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oh plssss…….. dun relate to proton ok???!! disgusting!!
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Come to think of it, it does have Gen 2 ques. Maybe they should name it AE86 Gen 2.
October 7, 2009 @ 12:49 am
I like the outside but not the inside.
October 7, 2009 @ 1:18 am
KY u go drifting with vios lar, that FT-86 not suitable for u..vios more suitable…
October 7, 2009 @ 1:28 am
Personally, i feel the rear leaves much to be desired, somehow it reminds me of the nissan 370Z.
I think i prefer the FT-HS concept rear, too bad it didn’t make production..
The front is pretty decent tho!
October 7, 2009 @ 1:33 am
Are those zippers on the dashboard i’m seeing?
October 7, 2009 @ 1:44 am
omg….the design is awesome….esp the rear…really muscular look…the interior is spot on…
what a car man..superb job by toyota
October 7, 2009 @ 1:56 am
Gempaq je lebih …bila keluar hodoh macam Celica
October 7, 2009 @ 2:22 am
hideous front end =\
October 7, 2009 @ 2:36 am
Front end reminds me of the fugly Celica.
It’s like a Celica with squinted eyes.
Top – before the boot has the fairlady look.
The ass just looks like a firmer gen 2.
Despite the Star Trek look, i’m feeling the interior lol.
Kewl rims!
what are those?
October 7, 2009 @ 3:31 am
zen see the name. Its rwd, sub 3000lb car with 160 to 200 horse with Subaru WRX underpinings. If you cannot see the potential…
October 7, 2009 @ 4:24 am
Toyota really sucks with their car design nowadays.. big time,really.
October 7, 2009 @ 6:05 am
Very nice, however the seats remind me of this http://www.raymarproducts.com/products/images-products/06-plastic-furniture/01-chair-NR-ZC110.jpg
October 7, 2009 @ 6:32 am
body like mazda rx8.
i basically think that ae86 is actually a much more humble looking car.
toyota should come up with a just an upgraded or modernised ae86 not superimposed it. i doubt this car has anything to do with the ae86 even spiritually the humble ae86 has just a 1.6 dohc engine and not a 2.0 boxer engine.
i personally think its dissapointing and maybe will even be a flop because it does not capture the humble ae86 in any way. just my 2 cents.
October 7, 2009 @ 7:43 am
The return of Initial-D, Kedai Pau.
October 7, 2009 @ 7:50 am
hope theophilus will photoshop it into taufu car
October 7, 2009 @ 8:20 am
Notice, the rim cannot be swap from left to right. only allow front to rear only…
October 7, 2009 @ 8:21 am
Boxer engine! Nice…
October 7, 2009 @ 8:21 am
ni kalau jual tofu rugi bisnes… tatak untung….
October 7, 2009 @ 8:32 am
nk apply AP da…. xD
October 7, 2009 @ 8:38 am
so sepet the mata..
October 7, 2009 @ 8:52 am
how much
October 7, 2009 @ 9:01 am
everyone has a wild guess..how much this baby will be in Malaysia?
October 7, 2009 @ 9:02 am
The seat looks like is it from Ikea.
October 7, 2009 @ 9:30 am
Zen said,
October 6, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
can it drift as well as its predessor?doubt so
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why not? it will not repeat altezza mistake.. all the formula are there
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…. so what mistakes did toyota make with the altezza ? someone pls clarify…thx
October 7, 2009 @ 9:30 am
nice car overall.. can it drift? aiyohh.. all RWD can drift lah.. with manual transmission summore.. no fancy DCT, so it is great.. can’t wait to see a production model..
October 7, 2009 @ 9:35 am
loveeee those rims!!!
October 7, 2009 @ 9:41 am
hehe.. I really was expecting an aggressive looking super hot hatch. Instead they turned it into a sports car.
October 7, 2009 @ 9:53 am
Hiayahhh…… That Takumi-chan kene keje lebih keras dengan bapak dia & kena menang banyak race guna old AE86 baru bleh tukar New Gen2 AE86. Lol. Pintu bonet nampak kecik, muat ke nak masuk taufu dlm tu. Hehehe…
October 7, 2009 @ 9:55 am
Nice exterior but the seat looks stiff..
October 7, 2009 @ 10:19 am
finally toyota come out a real sport car
congrate
October 7, 2009 @ 10:24 am
On drift tracks, this will eat almost all modern drift machines. Just look at the very short wheel base, this machine shall be very spin happy and nimble.
October 7, 2009 @ 10:26 am
Who knows when takumi got a son he will train his son to deliver taufu in akina with this new haichi rouku, and here comes initial D, the next generation!
October 7, 2009 @ 10:33 am
Next Initial D NextG 1st stage. hohoho…. lol.
October 7, 2009 @ 11:17 am
So when can hv test drive review?
Also will wait for the Subaru Ver… as in turbo 4WD, but not sure they will replace it w/ Impreza?? or better make it the next gen of 22B STI!!
October 7, 2009 @ 11:43 am
this is a concept car, i doubt there are any test drive reviews yet. and for the production model, i doubt they will retain the interior seen in this concept car.
side profile view, the rear is too high compared to the front. looks imbalanced. other than that, overall a nicely designed car imo.
i like the look of the brakes.
October 7, 2009 @ 12:23 pm
the front seat looks like plastic kiddies chair.
October 7, 2009 @ 12:34 pm
V8 said,
October 6, 2009 @ 7:37 pm
So wheres the cup holder? ^_^
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No teh tarik hook also.
Not suitable for malaysian drifter hehe
October 7, 2009 @ 12:51 pm
oh my…
October 7, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
Nice, especially the interior, but the steeting very OUT lor. macam mitsubishi/proton steering..
October 7, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
how its look when comes in panda theme color…black n white..
October 7, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
I would still think if Toyota can design it based on the old AE86 just like mini-cooper will be awesome.
October 7, 2009 @ 2:25 pm
FT-86 = Fujiwara Toufu 86
lolz! xD
October 7, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
haha..the from looks like the nissan 357 and the back of the nissan altima
October 7, 2009 @ 3:22 pm
it really looks like Aston Martin Vantage body, plus Mazda RX8 front and a BMW 6 series back ..
not bad ..
October 7, 2009 @ 3:33 pm
I still feel like the rear lamp is inspired by the ageless RX-7 yet with RX-8 touch on the back skirting..
October 7, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
Reminds me of the Dodge viper. But if Toyota can make cost of owning one low like Celica, then it will sell a lot, maybe as much as RX-8 or miata.
October 7, 2009 @ 3:58 pm
agreed with kenneth..
take what bmw did for mini
i think toyota should paye homage to the old AE86 by at least put some cue in from the old design..
this is way too modern & somehow it’s remind me too much of 350z & 370z which a very good car for drifting..
October 7, 2009 @ 4:14 pm
Zen said,
October 6, 2009 @ 7:26 pm
can it drift as well as its predessor?doubt so
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why not? it will not repeat altezza mistake.. all the formula are there
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…. so what mistakes did toyota make with the altezza ? someone pls clarify…thx
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its was mention by tsuciya (refer best motoring video) that altezza was meant to be as ae86 replacement at the first place but it not successful. its not that altezza is a failure, it is a damn good car but both car in different class, the only similarity is rear wheel drive….
October 7, 2009 @ 5:28 pm
this should not be AE 86 lah.. so ugly.. lexus LF-A not so nice but still look better them this.
October 7, 2009 @ 5:33 pm
haahhahaah…..
Can the drift King (DK) drift this car???? hahha….funny car…
i bet DK will have to find tune of this car….i hope soo………
Btw it is a stupid car….hahaha
October 7, 2009 @ 5:37 pm
sad that it has no styling cues at all that refers to the legendary AE86. Its like selling a new camaro, but looking like a holden. Look at the Pontiac GTO that is based on the holden coupe, it does not look anything like the old GTO, and the sales reflected that. Now just look at the new camaro and mustang, it is selling like hot cakes as it looks like a modern interpertation of the great original car.
October 7, 2009 @ 5:39 pm
WoWzer SEATs man….. definitely not suitable for malaysian roads with all those potholes and bumps….. is the seat from 3V company making plastics furniture? cool man…. spill proof, washable, and biodegradable.
October 7, 2009 @ 5:54 pm
Nice “tofu” car!
October 7, 2009 @ 6:23 pm
Takumi will be happy when he saw the new 86.(The old one is ugly!)
October 7, 2009 @ 6:44 pm
The engine gonna be 2.0L Direct Injection Boxer engine (Flat 4)
and 6 speed manual
Initially the target power is 200hp, but was reduced to 160 hp
http://www.7tune.com/086a-target-market-change-power-drop/
http://www.7tune.com/i-saw-the-toyota-086a/
the aim for this car is like AE86, cheap entry level sports car, and of course FR layout
-the real keyboard.rosak-
October 7, 2009 @ 7:52 pm
Hmm… anyone saw the FT-86 concept car “in-action”? If not, try this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oOXdKcdpZ8&feature=player_embedded
Real-time render in GT5 on PS3… almost pissed my pants.
Initial D fans should be happy @ 1:50min
Cheers
October 7, 2009 @ 8:16 pm
this is better than any f**king honda.. honda will now go down the drain..
October 7, 2009 @ 9:43 pm
i’ll take this anytime over “froggie” 370z or “fashionist” TT. cool ! revival of the legendary 86! though it should be more subtle looking. this piece of masterpiece looks too high tech for what would come into mind when mentioning 86.
congratulations toyota!
October 8, 2009 @ 12:05 am
what an awesome car…..
October 8, 2009 @ 9:15 am
i really cant tahan with this ugly steering lol
October 8, 2009 @ 12:45 pm
This car looks awesome! like a mini LF-A! Moreover, there is the sweet boxer engine and chassis to go with. This car will handle very well and still have lots of power.
IMO, the boxer is the best 4cyl engine in the world. It sounds very masculine, lots of torque, low CG, symmetrical, etcs.
NOTE: Subaru already have their own VVT-L system well before Toyota is involved in their business. If i’m not wrong subaru buys the technology from Porsche. Now, I reckon Subaru may switch to Toyota’s VVT so they don’t have to pay patent money to Porsche.
October 8, 2009 @ 1:14 pm
How is it that Subaru gets its VVT-L tech from porsche when porsche itself licensed the tech from Lotus Engineering??
October 8, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
WOW!!!
October 8, 2009 @ 4:06 pm
i doubt it can drift perfectly like a hachiroku
October 8, 2009 @ 6:31 pm
It IS a hachiroku
But more to the point, since it’s going to be the spiritual successor to the original Sprinter Trueno, one would think Toyota would build the FT86 to exhibit similar characteristics that made the original famous?
Except the price, of course… heheh
October 9, 2009 @ 2:01 pm
YekeNI said,
October 7, 2009 @ 1:56 am
Gempaq je lebih …bila keluar hodoh macam Celica
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Wow!! We got an expert in design rite here…do u ever hang out with lots of girls n talk to ‘em about cars especially on design matters? Ask any guy to choose between Celica ZZT vs Integra DC5…I guarantee majority will go towards DC5 for its power and race proven engine!! Ask any girls the same question…majority will go towards Celica la deii coz of the looks!!
In US, the current Celica is being known (among car mag publisher) as ‘Hairdresser’ sports coupe la…meaning…kereta lawa tapi ‘lembut’ (tak power la makna nyer)…sigh…jgn la malukan bangsa kiter bro…byk kan membaca dan memberi komen yg bijak!!
October 9, 2009 @ 2:43 pm
oh my god….!!!!!! so damn hot..!!!!! sure gonna get this car when it arrive here…
October 9, 2009 @ 8:09 pm
Only one word “D American Red Devil Is In D House”
October 9, 2009 @ 11:08 pm
8 words!
October 10, 2009 @ 12:15 am
the steering (center area) looked so much like mini cooper’s steering!
October 10, 2009 @ 6:15 pm
Nice car ))
October 10, 2009 @ 9:36 pm
hope this car arrive on my 21st birthday… 2 more years…
October 10, 2009 @ 9:54 pm
the concept is always cool! and it will always be like that.
unfortunately, all those cool things will be toned down when it comes to the production lines. the engineers are just very happy to show us what they can do with a piece of metal and plastics. at the end, we still got a stereotype and old-and-made-for-uncle looking car on our road.
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October 11, 2009 @ 10:34 am
the 4 Aircond vent pointing to the driver… the driver must be in Hot Seat.
I pity the rear passengers ( in Malaysia, this is not a practical car) Toyota heartless design. One sentence comment …heartless ,terrible interior
October 19, 2009 @ 4:06 pm
after all this years, its unusual to see a toyota badge on something unconventional and sporty.
October 20, 2009 @ 8:38 am
KATS said,
October 7, 2009 @ 10:24 am
On drift tracks, this will eat almost all modern drift machines. Just look at the very short wheel base, this machine shall be very spin happy and nimble.
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not really meh.. have u seen hyundai genesis… that one… one superb drift machine…
October 26, 2009 @ 8:13 pm
superb design for me, but the power is not there, 180hp is too little, need bolt on turbo. im expecting this car need to produce over than 280hp to balance her looks.
will get this car for my wife in future
February 3, 2010 @ 9:35 am
d front look like mazda8..