Toyota FT-86

Toyota FT-86

Toyota FT-86 The FT-86 is labelled a concept, but is expected to reach the road in 2011 alongside a Subaru-badged version. It's powered by Subaru's 2.0-litre boxer engine, which puts out 146bhp in current production form but should develop slightly more in future iterations. As we're well aware, the four-pot can be turbocharged to produce monstrous power outputs, but that would also put the price up: Toyota and Subaru are aiming to keep the cost as low as possible to attract younger drivers to the brand.

Toyota FT-86

Toyota FT-86

Toyota FT-86 Inspired by the Corolla-based AE86 sports coupe of the '80s, the FT-86 concept was designed by the automaker's ED2 styling studio in France and bears a remarkable resemblance to the FT-HS concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show several years back. Since it's a "concept," Toyota hasn't divulged much about the FT-86 yet, but we do know it's powered by a Subaru-derived 2.0-liter boxer four sending power to the rear wheels. Toyota focused on keeping the weight down to improve handling and, according to one source, the platform is unique to the concept. The engine sits lower in the engine bay to aid aerodynamics while keeping the center of gravity in check, and the overall dimensions of Toyota's new 2+2 are 163.78 inches long and 69.29 inches wide, with a wheelbase of 101.18 inches.

Toyota FT-86

Toyota FT-86

Toyota FT-86 The FT-86 has a 2+2 seating configuration and measures 416cm in length, just a fraction longer than the Audi TT and around 18cm shorter than the Lotus Evora. We'll find out much more about the FT-86 - and, perhaps, its Subaru counterpart - in Tokyo in a couple of weeks' time.

Toyota FT-86

Toyota FT-86

Toyota FT-86 oyota has released very little information for the FT-86, but a brief press release issued today points to a lightweight body and a low centre of gravity as specific focus points for the concept’s development. The FT-86 measures 4160mm long, 1760mm wide and 1260mm tall, riding on a 2570mm wheelbase. Whether the FT-86 is a near-production look at the upcoming entry-level sportscar or yet another Toyota concept destined for the company’s museum remains to be seen. One stand-out line from the release - “The FT-86 (”86″ pronounced “hachi roku”), a compact rear-wheel-drive sports car, provides driving joy and excitement” - points to new Toyota President Akio Toyoda’s eagerness to revive Toyota’s sporting history.