Specifications of the exciting Toyota S-FR concept have yet to be officially released, but it appears the juicy details regarding the production entry-level rear-wheel drive sports car are already out in the open, if S-FR Forums has got this one correct.
It seems that Toyota engineers have taken a page out of the Mazda MX-5 handbook, such are its similarities – and it starts with what’s under the bonnet. Powering the S-FR will reportedly be a 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated engine – essentially the JDM Corolla Axio‘s Atkinson-cycle 2NR-FKE with D-4S direct injection and redesigned ports (it also shares its roots with the Avanza’s new 1.5 litre Dual VVT-i mill).
Output is rated at 130 PS and 148 Nm – that’s 1 PS and 2 Nm down on the JDM MX-5‘s 1.5L SkyActiv-G engine, but the S-FR should more than make up its deficit by being 10 kg lighter at 980 kg. What’s more, unlike the Mazda, the Toyota is slated to only come with a six-speed manual gearbox – there’ll be no auto option, not even if you wanted to. Fuel consumption is quoted at 20 km per litre on Japan’s JC08 test cycle.
Dimensions have also been given – surprisingly, despite the compact proportions, the S-FR is set to be slightly bigger than the MX-5, measuring 3,990 mm long (75 mm longer), 1,695 mm wide (35 mm narrower) and 1,320 mm tall (85 mm taller), with a 2,480 mm wheelbase (165 mm longer). Then again, the S-FR is a 2+2, whereas the MX-5 is a strict two-seater.
Other details include a suspension setup consisting of MacPherson struts at the front and double wishbones at the rear. Indicative pricing has also been bandied about, with the S-FR set to cost 1.5 million yen (RM52k), considerably undercutting the 2,494,800 yen (RM86,500) base model MX-5.
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Then we will be having 100k++ roadster given malaysia tax structure… Lightweight, rear wheel drive and 3-pedals – a mouthwatering prospect
Ckd it here, slap on “perodua” badge for national car tax rate and you will have lots of willing customers
Come to malaysia, the pariah UMW will take out VSC and just put 2 airbags and sell 3X the price.
Orang majority will cream cukur! cukur! cukur!
Manual only. A whole lot of Perodua customers will pass cuz girls only know how to drive with auto.
When it arrive Malaysia, most of you may not able to afford this. THanks to your beloved Proton!
When they can’t make a good car, they ensure no Malaysian can enjoy it.
just keep it under RM200k.
toyota should seriously consider to CKD this car and pretty sure it’ll qualify for EEV tax exemptions. Price it at RM70k and i’m pretty sure you’ll have a big winner in your hands assuming no other car brands dare to do this
I hope this car will come in as an official import.
It’s even cheaper than Volvo Iriz top spec. Impressive Japan.
*breathing intensifies*
980kg…nice…can drift like ae86
They did a pretty good job sorting out the balance for the 86, which although had just enough power to hold and attain drift momentum still felt under-powered by most.
This should be interesting. It weighs similar to the Mk1 Vios with a new rear double wishbone suspension.
Good to see that the boss really does want Toyotas to be fun again given that the new Vellfire/Alpahrd, the upcoming Prius and this baby drifter come fitted with rear double wishbone suspension.
After CKD n G tax, UMW TOYOTA will sell u RM134k
It looks goofy to me, the upcoming Honda S1000 looks more enticing.
Yeah.. This one I agree :) if upcoming S1000 takes design cues from NSX.. Then it’ll be more attractive.
Yummy! Swap the face please, Toyota.
Since when Toyota and Alfa Romeo collaborate on product design? Or did I miss something on recent news?
JB King going to buy one.
What a pity 148nm.
It would also be cool if Aston Martin could come up with a collaboration with Toyota ala the cygnet.
Theo could you please illustrate an Aston Martin version of this car please?