Toyota FT-86 Turbo G Sport Concept Car announced by Toyota

Brewser · 01-15-2010, 09:57 AM

Hey all, long time lurker here. You guys have a great community. Haven't had reason to register until now but would like your guy's opinion. I been lurking here and FT86club because both the V6 Camaro and future FT-86 Toyota interests me (I know they're really different cars

)). Anyways Toyota just announced a turbo G Sport concept car at the Tokyo show. It's a turbo 4 boxer engine. What are your guy's thoughts on how the two cars will compare?

Here's pics and info on the turbo FT-86:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306

I'm guessing the biggest difference will be the V6 Camaro will feel more powerful but the FT86 will handle better

Michael_Js · 01-15-2010, 10:14 AM

Wow! Very different! Heavy Ricer there

So, if you're willing to wait a couple of years, just get the Z28! It's got lots of body lines to it...Blown out Celica....

Oh, Welcome to the site! I'll keep my SS thanks!

rodimus prime · 01-15-2010, 10:17 AM

Holy 370 ripoff batman. Or at least "holy lets steal all the design cues from nissan batman".

purplhaizcraz3 · 01-15-2010, 10:18 AM

Is it just me or does that look like a 370z and GT-R made a baby?

Stew · 01-15-2010, 10:19 AM

Why would you compare a coupe that is supposed to start possibly under 20k to the Z28 or even SS???? Anywho, a Toyota I like (sans CF hood and spoiler), never thought I'd see the day again.

rodimus prime · 01-15-2010, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by purplhaizcraz3

Is it just me or does that look like a 370z and GT-R made a baby?

^^^ You think like me. I feel sorry for you.

Mr Smith · 01-15-2010, 10:24 AM

Looks like a direct aim at the Z car to me.

jcamaro · 01-15-2010, 10:25 AM

Looks like a cross between an S2000 and a Spyder with a little 350Z thrown in there. The spoiler is a little bit too big for my taste though.

The main difference with a DI V6 (Camaro) vs a turbo 4-cyl is torque. The DI V6 engine has about 275ft/lbs of torque. The turbo has to build boost to reach maximum torque, which on a 2.0L 4-cyl will probably be around 200-225ft/lbs. So off the line, the Camaro would be faster but because the FT-86 will be considerably lighter it would probably beat it on a 1/4 mile.

All in all, it will come down to looks. Do you want an import or do you want muscle? I don't think you can go wrong with either choice.

Kyle2k · 01-15-2010, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rodimus prime

Holy 370 ripoff batman. Or at least "holy lets steal all the design cues from nissan batman".

Quote:

Originally Posted by purplhaizcraz3

Is it just me or does that look like a 370z and GT-R made a baby?

I think they did the 370Z much better than Nissan if you want to use that comparison...I'm actually really liking this thing...but, it's toyota so it probably won't happen or be so severely watered down it wasn't even worth doing..

*The_Blur* · 01-15-2010, 10:36 AM

The bridged tail lights look like a cross between a Celica and a RX-7. The front end looks like a Nissan 350Z or 370Z since Nissan was too lazy to make them much different. Toyota has no creativity; no image of its own. This car is an ugly bastardization of its competition. It is, however, refreshing to see Toyota try to build a performance-oriented product.

Brokinarrow · 01-15-2010, 10:56 AM

I like it, just get a smaller spoiler for it. Really like the ANGRY look of the headlights!

Brokinarrow · 01-15-2010, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kyle2k

I think they did the 370Z much better than Nissan if you want to use that comparison...I'm actually really liking this thing...but, it's toyota so it probably won't happen or be so severely watered down it wasn't even worth doing..

I'm thinking Toyota is kicking themselves for not having a sports car out at the moment. It probably saw GM's success with the Camaro and is wanting to get in on the action now. Bring on the competition

moto-camaro · 01-15-2010, 11:01 AM

i'm not a huge fan of the rear end. with a few changes to that, and take off the ricer-wing and the hood, i'd give it some consideration. while they're certainly ripping off some huge design cues from other manufacturers, at least it looks half-decent.

Brokinarrow · 01-15-2010, 11:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moto-camaro

i'm not a huge fan of the rear end. with a few changes to that, and take off the ricer-wing and the hood, i'd give it some consideration. while they're certainly ripping off some huge design cues from other manufacturers, at least it looks half-decent.

biggest form of flattery is replication

01-15-2010, 09:57 AM	#1
Brewser Drives: Up in the air Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1	Toyota FT-86 Turbo G Sport Concept Car announced by Toyota Hey all, long time lurker here. You guys have a great community. Haven't had reason to register until now but would like your guy's opinion. I been lurking here and FT86club because both the V6 Camaro and future FT-86 Toyota interests me (I know they're really different cars )). Anyways Toyota just announced a turbo G Sport concept car at the Tokyo show. It's a turbo 4 boxer engine. What are your guy's thoughts on how the two cars will compare? Here's pics and info on the turbo FT-86: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=306 I'm guessing the biggest difference will be the V6 Camaro will feel more powerful but the FT86 will handle better

01-15-2010, 10:14 AM	#2
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,298 View My Garage	Wow! Very different! Heavy Ricer there So, if you're willing to wait a couple of years, just get the Z28! It's got lots of body lines to it...Blown out Celica.... Oh, Welcome to the site! I'll keep my SS thanks! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

01-15-2010, 10:24 AM	#7
Mr Smith Born again Hot Rodder Drives: Black 1SS/RS LS3 M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cartoon City, Nevada Posts: 680 View My Garage	Looks like a direct aim at the Z car to me. __________________ Black 1SS RS MT: Powder Coated Bow Ties, Blacked out windows, Debadged, 4 Pack gauge cluster. Pure perfection.

01-15-2010, 10:36 AM	#10
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,768	The bridged tail lights look like a cross between a Celica and a RX-7. The front end looks like a Nissan 350Z or 370Z since Nissan was too lazy to make them much different. Toyota has no creativity; no image of its own. This car is an ugly bastardization of its competition. It is, however, refreshing to see Toyota try to build a performance-oriented product. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

01-15-2010, 10:56 AM	#11
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	I like it, just get a smaller spoiler for it. Really like the ANGRY look of the headlights! __________________

01-15-2010, 10:17 AM	#3
rodimus prime Account Suspended Drives: Cargo van. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Metal Metal Land Posts: 1,247	Holy 370 ripoff batman. Or at least "holy lets steal all the design cues from nissan batman".

01-15-2010, 10:18 AM	#4
purplhaizcraz3 Drives: 2010 2LT CHEVY CAMARO BABY!!!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Glencoe Posts: 394	Is it just me or does that look like a 370z and GT-R made a baby?

01-15-2010, 10:19 AM	#5
Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	Why would you compare a coupe that is supposed to start possibly under 20k to the Z28 or even SS???? Anywho, a Toyota I like (sans CF hood and spoiler), never thought I'd see the day again.

01-15-2010, 10:25 AM	#8
jcamaro Obsessed Much? Drives: 2015 Silver 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 934	Looks like a cross between an S2000 and a Spyder with a little 350Z thrown in there. The spoiler is a little bit too big for my taste though. The main difference with a DI V6 (Camaro) vs a turbo 4-cyl is torque. The DI V6 engine has about 275ft/lbs of torque. The turbo has to build boost to reach maximum torque, which on a 2.0L 4-cyl will probably be around 200-225ft/lbs. So off the line, the Camaro would be faster but because the FT-86 will be considerably lighter it would probably beat it on a 1/4 mile. All in all, it will come down to looks. Do you want an import or do you want muscle? I don't think you can go wrong with either choice.

01-15-2010, 11:01 AM	#13
moto-camaro CEO of the Internet Drives: the Roflcopter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, NS Posts: 1,282 View My Garage	i'm not a huge fan of the rear end. with a few changes to that, and take off the ricer-wing and the hood, i'd give it some consideration. while they're certainly ripping off some huge design cues from other manufacturers, at least it looks half-decent. __________________

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