FT-86 Delayed
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FT-86 Delayed
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/05/26/report-...der-considerat/
If a report from Japan's Best Car is to be believed, Toyota will delay the release of the FT-86 from 2011 to 2013.
The reasons behind the delay are varied, and include a different design direction, the economic slowdown and possibly a revised powertrain strategy that could include some kind of hybrid motivation.
As reported previously, the original FT-86 concept was just that – a design study – and Toyota is apparently second-guessing the styling of the coupe before it reaches production. Additionally, ToMoCo is reportedly gauging the success of the Honda CR-Z, which could influence the final drivetrain specs of the FT-86. If that means a hybrid powerplant is in the cards, we're not totally heartbroken, but if Toyota decides to remake the coupe as a front-driver, consider our dreams officially dashed. Regardless, the next iteration of the FT-86 is slated to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show at the end of 2011.
The reasons behind the delay are varied, and include a different design direction, the economic slowdown and possibly a revised powertrain strategy that could include some kind of hybrid motivation.
As reported previously, the original FT-86 concept was just that – a design study – and Toyota is apparently second-guessing the styling of the coupe before it reaches production. Additionally, ToMoCo is reportedly gauging the success of the Honda CR-Z, which could influence the final drivetrain specs of the FT-86. If that means a hybrid powerplant is in the cards, we're not totally heartbroken, but if Toyota decides to remake the coupe as a front-driver, consider our dreams officially dashed. Regardless, the next iteration of the FT-86 is slated to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show at the end of 2011.
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Originally Posted by liquid_helix136,May 26 2010, 04:14 PM
fail fail fail fail fail
their original idea, light weight sports coupe, rwd with subarus turbo boxer engine = Major success and win. Was gonna be my next car now that the s2k is racking up the miles
not anymore
their original idea, light weight sports coupe, rwd with subarus turbo boxer engine = Major success and win. Was gonna be my next car now that the s2k is racking up the miles
not anymore
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Originally Posted by liquid_helix136,May 26 2010, 04:14 PM
Was gonna be my next car now that the s2k is racking up the miles
not anymore
not anymore
