Official Toyota FT-86 pics revealed in japan

[ElFenix]

Agree on that point. The car looks a lot to me like the Z as well. I just wish that the car would compete closer in power to the Z.

it's a lot prettier than the Z. 370Z is way overstyled. 350Z was much prettier.

 

[KentState]

it's a lot prettier than the Z. 370Z is way overstyled. 350Z was much prettier.

I guess that's something that we will have to disagree on. To me, the 350z looks like a fat blob. The G35 was a much more attractive car IMO. However, I find that 370z much more aggressive and modern while the G37 looks a little feminine in non-IPL trim.

 

[BlahBlahYouToo]

Definitely. I'd rather get a base 370Z.

i'd rather get a 1-2 year old Z with sports pacakge.

 

[soccerballtux]

43% more power, less weight, and RWD.

was just looking at the torque numbers not HP. also, how is 200/160 is 43% more hp?

 

[ElFenix]

was just looking at the torque numbers not HP. also, how is 200/160 is 43% more hp?

you wrote 140 previously.

60/140 = 0.42857142857142857142857142857143

 

[Throckmorton]

Car & Driver has a first drive article up. I had almost bought the magazine at the grocery store when I saw the first drive blurb on the cover but I got a Motor Trend instead

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-subaru-brz-sports-car-first-drive-review

 

[tcG]

^ There are tons of reviews up, not just that one.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2498

They all basically say that it handles extremely well and the controls are Lotus-like in their directness.

 

[Throckmorton]

Top Gear's review
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/subaru-brz-first-drive-review-2011-12-03

 

[exar333]

I guess that's something that we will have to disagree on. To me, the 350z looks like a fat blob. The G35 was a much more attractive car IMO. However, I find that 370z much more aggressive and modern while the G37 looks a little feminine in non-IPL trim.

Agreed. The 370Z is a much better car to drive as well IMHO. The 350Z had terrible blind-spots, and although the 370Z isn't spectacular either, it's much better. The 370Z is a little more roomy as well...

Styling-wise, I like the front/side views a lot better on the 370Z. The wider, shorter stance made a big difference for me as well. I admit I am a little biased, but I test drove both, and decided to wait for the 370Z to come out and got that...

 

[Imported]

Some pricing info: http://wot.motortrend.com/2013-suba...00-and-we-have-the-detailed-specs-142245.html

What exactly does your roughly $24,000 get you on a 2013 BRZ Premium? A Torsen limited-slip differential, 17-inch alloy wheels, tilt-telescope leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob and handbrake, a six-speed manual transmission, aluminum pedal pads, an eight-speaker sound system, and standard Navigation.

Uhh.. that makes is tempting. Holy.

 

[the DRIZZLE]

I'm not in the market for something like this but I love that they made a no frills, back to basics light weight sports car. If sales are decent I bet we see a high powered version with a turbo in a few years.

 

[manimal]

ooo lets start calling it the Zenith!


top gear told me to!

 

[Baked]

I've decided this shall be my next car, replacing my Scion tC. So from tC to FR-S!

 

[PlasmaBomb]

why do people like this, it's only 200hp. If it were 250 this would be more special IMO.

Rumour is that TRD are planning a hot version with about 280bhp with critically, a massive boost in the low down torque the car currently lacks.
http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/260343/

Bah the GT 86 looks like it's going to cost £28k
http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Toyota-GT-86-2.0-%28final-spec)/260227/

 

[Bignate603]

Some pricing info: http://wot.motortrend.com/2013-suba...00-and-we-have-the-detailed-specs-142245.html



Uhh.. that makes is tempting. Holy.

I thought $24k was a bit steep but if all that comes standard that's a VERY good deal.

 

[AdamK47]

It's pretty weak on power. Should be an Asian kids wet dream though.

 

[Dari]

Something isn't right here. The Yen is very expensive and the car is going to be made in Japan. Where are they cutting costs if they're not going to charge close to $30k for this thingand plan on making a profit? I'm talking about Subaru and Toyota.

 

[Bignate603]

It's pretty weak on power. Should be an Asian kids wet dream though.

People keep on saying this yet the Miata/MX-5 has quite a bit less power, is only a tiny bit lighter, and is still is an absolute blast to drive.

 

[exar333]

People keep on saying this yet the Miata/MX-5 has quite a bit less power, is only a tiny bit lighter, and is still is an absolute blast to drive.

Yes, but the Miata is relatively easy to go FI, on many of the engines. If you want FI on the FT-86, it will probably be MUCH more than doing this on a Miata.

I would be annoyed (to say the least) if I shelled-out close to 30k for this car initially, and then the next year they have one with 280hp...

 

[janas19]

Overall I'm very happy Toyota is coming out with this car, but I'm also admittedly disappointed that the engine was developed by Subaru and not Toyota.

So far, the concensus seems to be it will handle very well! Nice.

 

[Bignate603]

Yes, but the Miata is relatively easy to go FI, on many of the engines. If you want FI on the FT-86, it will probably be MUCH more than doing this on a Miata.

Modability doesn't cross the minds of the vast majority of car buyers. Most will buy it and leave it as is.

 

[xSkyDrAx]

Overall I'm very happy Toyota is coming out with this car, but I'm also admittedly disappointed that the engine was developed by Subaru and not Toyota.

So far, the concensus seems to be it will handle very well! Nice.

Why would you say that? I'm thrilled that Toyota let Subaru handle the 'meat' of the car. I'd much rather trust Subie to do a good job on performance than toyota.

 

[exdeath]

Modability doesn't cross the minds of the vast majority of car buyers. Most will buy it and leave it as is.

Oh it will be modded. Everything but the engine and power output. Just watch.

 

[Throckmorton]

I don't get why the the high compression ratio would preclude turbocharging. Can't you get a crank shaft with a smaller stroke, and exchange some displacement for lower compression?

 

[disappoint]

Wow they couldn't be bothered to put a little tire shine on that? Who detailed it Stevie Wonder?