FT86 pics leaked

Bossxr8 · 01-11-2011, 12:33 PM

http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor...031-1mraq.html

Seriously toned down from the concept. Who was it that was claiming it would be near unchanged?

147kw and 206nm. It will be no fireball, but I guess it will be like an MX-5 where handling balance will be the key objective.

They need to stuff the STi engine in it.

HenryFordJr · 01-11-2011, 12:44 PM

Im undecided, I liked it at first, but now it reminds me of a Tiburon or an S Coupe..

EATHSV · 01-11-2011, 12:47 PM

Hmmm I think I prefer the concept more. They've toned it down too much.

trippytaka · 01-11-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor...031-1mraq.html

Seriously toned down from the concept. Who was it that was claiming it would be near unchanged?

147kw and 206nm. It will be no fireball, but I guess it will be like an MX-5 where handling balance will be the key objective.

They need to stuff the STi engine in it.

Wait for the performance packages to come.

My impressions when I saw it last week was that it was very similar to a small Supra.

blueoval · 01-11-2011, 01:29 PM

Would be interesting to see it in the flesh

Chilliman · 01-11-2011, 03:40 PM

I think its staying true to the original intention of being a 'spiritual successor' to the AE86 - light-weight, RWD, naturally aspirated four-cyl with great handling and (hopefully) at an affordable price.

...and its being aimed at the tuning crowd - there is even a 'Customizer' spec version being offered in Japan with steel wheels, unpainted bumpers, no stereo or air con and a 1190kg kerb weight!!!

No.6 · 01-11-2011, 04:36 PM

although the concept looks fantastic, i still think the toned down version is not too bad either.

Rodp · 01-11-2011, 05:06 PM

I still like the look of that. Maybe there's a Toyota I would buy..?

dimka100 · 01-11-2011, 06:15 PM

The 90s supra was great … but this is just another shopping trolley … its really funny when cars made in the 90s from the same manufacturer are far better than the cars made almost 20 years later by the same manufacturer …

I still see sometimes a proper modified turbo supra that’s a real weapon even by today’s standards … but this thing just reminds me of a sports car wannabe … thank god that Nissan still knows how to build a real sports car!

2011G6E · 01-11-2011, 07:31 PM

Those numbers are plenty for the purpose of the car.

Goes back to the original AE86...fitted with the just-130hp 4AGE motor and a five speed in the Sprinter version, they could use thier amazing chassis balance and suspension to run rings around bigger stuff on any road with bends. Even the 4AFE cooking models handled like champions and performaed way better than could be expected from such a cheap little Corolla hatchback. Realistically, on todays highways, and unless you're regularly going to test and tunes or street meets at the dragstrip, do you really need 300 or 400hp just to cruise around? If you do, maybe your car is too big and heavy (he says, ducking for cover...

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If this thing has a sweet chassis and good handling setup, it will be a gem to drive and reward the dedicated driver. It isn't the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog...

Thornie · 01-11-2011, 08:04 PM

looks like a veilside supra front with a 350z rear.

LightingBA · 01-11-2011, 08:40 PM

Wish it was more like the concept. although the rear doesn't look too bad kinda reminds me of a bmw z4.

GTP 290 · 02-11-2011, 01:16 AM

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looks like a veilside supra front with a 350z rear.

I was thinking the same thing but 350z rear quarters and an RX8 rear end/tail lights.

Nikked · 02-11-2011, 08:27 AM

Needs a two tone white over black option....

2011G6E · 02-11-2011, 10:20 AM

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Needs a two tone white over black option....

...and "Fujiwara Tofu Shop" in Japanese script up the doors...

Franco Cozzo · 02-11-2011, 10:35 AM

Well look on the bright side, its RWD and fairly light

But with its lack of torque and power it makes you wonder why they didn't just do it FWD? FWD can do some amazing things if its set up right, look at some Renault and Honda cars, mainly Integra Type R (DC2) and the Clio 182 cup.

Is this going to be in the $30,000 mark when it comes here?

Chopped · 02-11-2011, 11:13 AM

Looks nice. I'm sure they will do a special version with some more grunt in the future.

Falc'man · 02-11-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossxr8

They need to stuff the STi engine in it.

This is one I prepared earlier.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/527...f-la-auto-show

lucas2 · 02-11-2011, 07:19 PM

It looks quite good! shame that the engine is lacking...something like 220kw and 400nm stock could make this car more of an option, especially seeing how light it is!

Bossxr8 · 03-11-2011, 06:38 PM

Whats with the stupid BRZ name for the Subaru?

Supposed to mean Boxer Rear wheel drive Zenith. WTF.

casabonka · 03-11-2011, 10:43 PM

id still buy it

Looks alot better than most of the plain jane cars that have been released in the past few years.

2011G6E · 03-11-2011, 11:59 PM

The original idea of the FT86 was to be a cheap sporty looking car with a good chassis...filling it full of exotic engineering and hanging turbos off it everywhere would defeat the purpose...at least in the lower end models.

The original AE86 was available in everything from grand-dad spec with a 4AFE and 4AC basic motors, to the Sprinter with the magnificent 4AGE in it. Plenty of people wanted the style and handling, not neccisarily blatant horsepower which is, to be blunt, becoming less relevant in today's driving in the real world anyway to the majority of drivers.

trippytaka · 04-11-2011, 10:40 AM

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...and "Fujiwara Tofu Shop" in Japanese script up the doors...

Haha! Tak and the gang. Man I was so addicted to Initial D for a while. I had 5 series of that thing. LOL

2011G6E · 04-11-2011, 10:58 AM

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Haha! Tak and the gang. Man I was so addicted to Initial D for a while. I had 5 series of that thing. LOL

Try and catch the live-action movie if you can. They wanted to film it in japan, but the authorities went ape when the company said they weren't going to use CGI and were going to use live actors and drivers in real cars really drifting. They ended up shooting it in Hong Kong on a mountain road that is exactly like the one in the anime. It's subtitled, but doesn't matter...the driving is awesome, and more importantly all real. They get Tak'z dad down pat, and his stupid over-the-top mate as well.

I think with the FT86 we might...just might...be seeing a return to the days when you could buy a basic car that looked just like the hero car of the range, and then do it up or option it up if you wish.
Look at the legendary HQ-shape Monaro and XA-B-C coupes...you could get them with bog basic six cylinder engines and no options, right up to GTS and GT level stuff. That way someone could get into a flash looking nicely handling car, without paying through the nose for insurance and maintainance of a high performance car. And that would be attractive to more people than you think.
I remember looking at (and foolishly not buying) a HQ Monaro for sale south of Maryborough at a farm that has steel wheels and hubcaps, a 186, three speed on the column, bench seats, and the long rectangular "standard" Kingswood dash. It was as close to a "two door Kingswood" that you could get.

The FT86, if priced sharply and available in all levels of spec from mild to wild, will sell like hot cakes...