New Supra??
http://www.autoblog.com/2014/01/13/t...-detroit-2014/
Toyota has brought its A game to the
2014 Detroit Auto Show, showing off the striking FT-1 Concept. Short for "Future Toyota," the FT-1 is, we're imagining, the supposed Supra Concept we reported on early in December.
Penned by the Calty Design Research team, the FT-1 draws inspirations from the
FT-HS and the
Lexus LF-LC concepts from 2007 and 2012, respectively. We certainly see a bit of Lexus LF-A in the design, while there's more than a hint of
Formula One in the FT-1's pointed nose.
"Our team was heavily influenced by Toyota's sports car past, especially
Celica and
Supra, and we sought to capture some of that history. It is an aggressive, track-focused sports car concept with a presence that has been amplified for shock and awe," said Alex Shen, Calty's Studio Chief Designer.
The FT-1's interior is what Toyota calls a "place of business," which would be a funny description of a Toyota, if the FT-1 didn't look the way it did. The cabin is snug, while a colored heads-up display adds to the sense that this is more cockpit than cabin.
While it may be a concept, it will be available to drive soon, as Toyota worked with Polyphony Digital to add the FT-1 to
Gran Turismo 6.