Tokyo 2009: Toyota unveils FT-86 Concept, keeps mum on details

Tokyo 2009: Toyota unveils FT-86 Concept, keeps mum on details

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Toyota FT-86 Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery

We got a sneak peak of the FT-86 earlier this month, and now Toyota has just officially revealed its new two-seater concept here at the Tokyo Motor Show. It's been a while since the Japanese automaker has offered anything resembling a sports car - especially one with rear-wheel drive - so there was plenty of excitement when the covers were pulled off the FT-86. The coupe looks stunning in person, and we particularly like the details like the carbon-fiber rear diffuser and the stunning white leather seats.

We were hoping for more information about the FT-86 at its debut, but Toyota is still keeping quiet about the specific details of the car that is tipped for production in late 2011. Rumor has it that a Subaru 2.0-liter flat-four will be sending power to the rear wheels, and that keeping weight down to a minimum will be a top priority. We'll be sure to bring you more details as we get them, but until then check out our high-res gallery of live photos below.


Gallery: Tokyo 2009: Toyota FT-86 Concept



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It better be turbo...

Yes I'm with you on that one

I kind of doubt they will though. Although I can always be pleasantly surprised.

there will always be kits... but it's never the same.... nor the same price league....

Kits will void the warranty and probably won't pass smog. You can get a Hyundai Genesis coupe turbo stock for around the same price. Hopefully Toyota will want to go head to head with that and go turbo as well.