Thursday 27th January 2011

New Toyota FT-86 Concept Set For Geneva

Toyota allows us a glimpse of new FT-86 II - an evolution of its rear-drive coupe concept

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Toyota is set to unveil a second evolution of the FT-86 rear-drive coupe concept at the Geneva show in March.

The FT-86 was first unveiled as a concept back in 2009 and, although rumours last summer suggested that the eagerly anticipated coupe could make production by the end of 2011, the new concept will be the first 'official' step closer to revealing the final design for the new Toyota coupe.

Unfortunately we'll all have to wait a bit longer to see properly what the 'FT-86 II' is, as Toyota is following the distinctly irritating fashion of enigmatic teaser photos.

So, aside from the frustrating photo, all Toyota will say for now is that the FT-86 II "builds on the original concept and will give the clearest indication yet of the final design for Toyota's next sports car".

Oh, and that "this new concept embodies the company's reborn passion for sports car driving".

Very nice, but can we see the car now please, Toyota?

 

[D18OCK]

I have been waiting very patiently for this car and am very interested in what their agreed design will actually create.

Just hoping they don't ruin it and stick to the original concept of a sub 20k coupe with 40:60 weight distribution! I think I will be on the waiting list in that case!