Toyota GT86 production form released

[joshh]

The concept car looks way better than what it looks like they're going to produce.

[bmwstephen]

http://www.bmwblog.com/2011/12/01/bmw-and-toyota-agree-to-mid-to-long-term-research-collaboration-in-environment-friendly-technologies/

[HarryPotter]

That thing is fucking hideous. The rear end is so painfully ugly it's almost unbearable to look at. What's up with the 6 inch wide wheels?

I do like the interior though...

[Massimo]

Here is what Toyota Australia is advertising






They do say this is a concept, but considering the final design has been released they should update there web page.

Link

http://www.toyota.com.au/ft86

[trackjunkie21]

[joshh]

he's agreeing with you. and so do i, they really took the versa from a viable (looks wise) competitor to the gti and removed its balls.



and yet, everyone will still say that the ITR is a great car. so.. im kind of missing your point on why it's bad. 2700lbs, 200hp, rwd, is a great recipe for fun. i wish i had 200hp in my e30. that would be awesome.

im going to chalk this one up to joshh being a grouch for no apparent reason again.

No I just have little hope that Toyota will make a real sports car. And I guarantee you the car will be detuned before coming to the states.
We'll see what they bring us.

[herbivor]

The car drivetrain and platform were designed before the exterior. The intent was to make it handle at least as good as well as a Porsche Cayman. There is no other car like it in the world right now, that is RWD, front boxer engine. Very low COG, although from the wheel arches pictures, that would be hard to believe. I predict the STI version with the CF hood and tighter suspension will be a true enthusiast car.
Interior look pretty good as well.

[Kershaw]

he's agreeing with you. and so do i, they really took the versa from a viable (looks wise) competitor to the gti and removed its balls.

2700-2900 lbs....and how? Type-R all over again.

and yet, everyone will still say that the ITR is a great car. so.. im kind of missing your point on why it's bad. 2700lbs, 200hp, rwd, is a great recipe for fun. i wish i had 200hp in my e30. that would be awesome.

im going to chalk this one up to joshh being a grouch for no apparent reason again.

[DatUtahGuy]

wow, are you serious? way to go, bean counters.. that's a damn shame.

I don't know if you are agreeing with me or not, lulz

[joshh]

As usual, you completely miss the point.

hahah.

it's like he doesnt know what an elise or a miata is.

Why did the screw up the wheel arches and headlights? The concept looked a lot better.



You fail

2700-2900 lbs....and how? Type-R all over again. Minus the FWD (which is the only plus).
The Miata was very under powered and only showed hope in autocross and SPEC racing. This car is nothing like the Miata or Elise.
And why then would you buy this car if you can buy the newer Miata with more power (once they detune the 86 at the states) and proven performance.
But as usual there are people like you three who like because they want to like rather than expect something more from a boring company.

[tjts1]

Why did the screw up the wheel arches and headlights? The concept looked a lot better.

WTF seriously....197HP and 151 ft lbs of torque....for fucks sake at least try. This is a fucking joke. Welcome to the Integra Type R power of 1998.

You fail

[trackjunkie21]

saw the number 86 and wanted one before i opened the thread...damn you, Initial D

is it at least rwd?

yes.

[imsotyerred]

saw the number 86 and wanted one before i opened the thread...damn you, Initial D

is it at least rwd?

[evandael]

If so, it looks like what happened to the Nissan Versa



to this

wow, are you serious? way to go, bean counters.. that's a damn shame.

[bmwstephen]

With todays emission, safety, and mpg standards, consider this a blessing.

-Blame my typos on my fat fingers & Droid Charge