New Scion sport coupe

Shadowsong · 04-20-2011, 03:29 PM

Many of you know about the Toyota FT-86, and know how LONG and DRAWN OUT it's development has been... it's basically one of those "I'll believe it's going to be produced when I actually see one on a dealer lot" cars.. well, they introduced another concept today in New York. "95% production ready" supposedly, and it is said to go on sale next year..

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1163 There's the link, you'll have to scroll down through the Wall O Text press release for the pictures, I actually kind of like it... from some angles it looks like an Alfa Romeo 8-C... it is certainly a LITTLE car though.. I suppose it has to be with a target weight of less than 3000lbs.. (2700 was the last number I heard thrown around)

Obviously the Wheels, Breaks, and rear diffuser won't make production.. Aside from those, Wow.

Stew · 04-20-2011, 03:39 PM

ugh, it's so close, but IMHO it is WAY overdone for my tastes. I don't remember the origional concept being so busy.

8cd03gro · 04-20-2011, 04:24 PM

It is teh slow. Boxer 4s are useless without the turbo, they made a big mistake imo. What is the aftermarket going to do with an n/a 2.0l boxer 4???

Shadowsong · 04-20-2011, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 8cd03gro

It is teh slow. Boxer 4s are useless without the turbo, they made a big mistake imo. What is the aftermarket going to do with an n/a 2.0l boxer 4???

Put a turbo on it.. lol. I'm sure there will be several aftermarket turbos for this thing, and there is still the option of a factory turbo model, as an upgraded motor choice. (think v6 --> SS). Edit: Also, you have to keep in mind it is going to have around 200hp in NA form, and they are targeting 2700lb curb weight. This car isn't really meant to be a stoplight or drag strip terror, it is supposed to be a fun car for those curvy back roads, it IS after all a spiritual successor to the old AE86 Corolla.

@ Stew, the scion VP said in an interview that this model is the "Over the top" concept, basically what they imagine enthusiasts WOULD do in the aftermarket, bigger wheels/breaks/tires, rear diffuser.

*Milk 1027* · 04-20-2011, 04:40 PM

Beacuse scion is so well known for performance.....

Shadowsong · 04-20-2011, 04:48 PM

Yeah.. pretty much... its just one of those instances where America gets the shaft, it's going to be a Toyota everywhere else.

Apex Motorsports · 04-20-2011, 04:50 PM

That is a significant styling improvement over what we have come to expect from Scion.

*Milk 1027* · 04-20-2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apex Chase

That is a significant styling improvement over what we have come to expect from Scion.

yeah.... better than a box on wheels....

a_Username · 04-20-2011, 09:13 PM

I like it besides the overstyled headlights.

Camaro Lives On · 04-21-2011, 01:49 AM

I like it but to me the original FT-86 concept was the best looking. All of these supposed improvements are killing the design

ViperTomcat · 04-21-2011, 02:07 AM

I...kinda like it? Whats the price point expected to be?

Dyk-NO · 04-21-2011, 02:45 AM

20 g's to low 30's

TOMS1SS · 04-21-2011, 02:57 AM

I like the styling but there are a lot of better cars for the money this car will cost, domestic and foreign.

TFord · 04-21-2011, 04:54 AM

I actually like...damn good looking for a scion!

04-20-2011, 03:29 PM	#1
Shadowsong Drives: 2014 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 642	New Scion sport coupe Many of you know about the Toyota FT-86, and know how LONG and DRAWN OUT it's development has been... it's basically one of those "I'll believe it's going to be produced when I actually see one on a dealer lot" cars.. well, they introduced another concept today in New York. "95% production ready" supposedly, and it is said to go on sale next year.. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1163 There's the link, you'll have to scroll down through the Wall O Text press release for the pictures, I actually kind of like it... from some angles it looks like an Alfa Romeo 8-C... it is certainly a LITTLE car though.. I suppose it has to be with a target weight of less than 3000lbs.. (2700 was the last number I heard thrown around) Obviously the Wheels, Breaks, and rear diffuser won't make production.. Aside from those, Wow.

04-20-2011, 04:40 PM	#5
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	Beacuse scion is so well known for performance..... __________________

04-21-2011, 02:45 AM	#12
Dyk-NO Trust me I'm a Scientist. Drives: My wifey ;P Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,118 View My Garage	20 g's to low 30's __________________ "From ZERO to a Tire-Burning HERO!" Mods: RotoFab CAI, SW Headers, HiFlo Cats, Borla Atak Catback, Nightfury Cam, Ported Heads,Intake,TB, melling pump, Morosso Oil Separator.

04-21-2011, 02:57 AM	#13
TOMS1SS Drives: NA Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NA Posts: 12,126 View My Garage	I like the styling but there are a lot of better cars for the money this car will cost, domestic and foreign. __________________ El funcionario señor de los desiertos de Mojave y Sonora.

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Stew Drives: 92 Luminadead/01 Dakota/97 F150 4x4 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Eastern, Ky Posts: 3,789	ugh, it's so close, but IMHO it is WAY overdone for my tastes. I don't remember the origional concept being so busy.

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8cd03gro Drives: 2005 STi corn fed Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,997	It is teh slow. Boxer 4s are useless without the turbo, they made a big mistake imo. What is the aftermarket going to do with an n/a 2.0l boxer 4???

04-20-2011, 04:48 PM	#6
Shadowsong Drives: 2014 Mustang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Conroe, Texas Posts: 642	Yeah.. pretty much... its just one of those instances where America gets the shaft, it's going to be a Toyota everywhere else.

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a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	I like it besides the overstyled headlights.

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ViperTomcat Banned Drives: 2011 Avenger Heat Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,697	I...kinda like it? Whats the price point expected to be?

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