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West · 04-24-2010, 04:21 PM

The Toyota FT-86 had seemingly gone into hiding, however we just learned it had slipped under the radar and recently made its debut in China, for the Auto China 2010, Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or for short the Beijing Auto Show 2010.

With Geneva ending March 14th, the FT-86 has finally reappeared, some three weeks later. Will this be the last showing the world gets prior to its release in 2012? Time will tell and until then, the FT-86 will strut its stuff in China, among the masses of Initial D fans and Trueno/Levin supporters. America, don't hold your breathe, the FT-86 is now even closer to home.

Brick · 04-25-2010, 07:48 AM

I love that rear diffuser.

HyperFX · 04-25-2010, 10:41 AM

Awsome find west! Now we know that this car didn't disappear and become a rumor again.

Jason · 04-25-2010, 10:56 AM

Well crap, looks like us in america get the shaft again.

Rok Bee · 04-25-2010, 11:30 AM

Lost and found.

I'm amazed we didn't hear of this before now.

So much for additional R&D?

Cal · 04-25-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Well crap, looks like us in america get the shaft again.

Pretty much how Jdm land does us when it comes to anything car related.

Nemesis · 04-26-2010, 09:13 AM

Not sure if anyone remembers, but there was a thread about the FT-86 gas filler door and location of the gas tank. Well, just as I had said previously: they built the concept with a fuel cell in the trunk. I'm sure it will be on one of the sides in final production...

Exitspeed · 04-26-2010, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Brick

I love that rear diffuser.

Ditto. It's soooo nice looking and equally functional I'm sure. I'd like to see a variation of that make it to production, but I won't get my hopes up too much.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

Well crap, looks like us in america get the shaft again.

That's what I was thinking.

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Originally Posted by Cwrigh25

Pretty much how Jdm land does us when it comes to anything car related.

Actually Japanese companies frequently debut cars at American cars shows. I'm not too sure though why they aren't bringing it to America yet. It miiiight have to do with the mess they are in right now. It would be wise for them to let that blow over some more and debut a more production ready version next year. Maybe in Detroit. Although LA would be a good place for the debut seeing how the car will no doubt sell very well in that part of the country.

West · 04-26-2010, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemesis

Not sure if anyone remembers, but there was a thread about the FT-86 gas filler door and location of the gas tank. Well, just as I had said previously: they built the concept with a fuel cell in the trunk. I'm sure it will be on one of the sides in final production...

Good catch, I was eyeing that and unsure just what it was. I was hoping it was a huge ass turbo that needed to be installed. Haaaaa

G4BROKE · 04-27-2010, 12:33 AM

When doesn't the U.S.A get the shaft pertaining to Autos? ....oh..wait..that's because of green-ass auto regs...not manufactorers....wow.....imagine the bad-ass fords that would be in the U.S and other JDM cars....if not for regs....Follow rally anyone?
Ken Blocks new Ford Gymkhana car...only detune to 600hp from 800+ (RS500 not going to U.S etc..).

Sorry..back to topic...gas on right will be Subaru..gas on left will be Toyo..let's see..ya..."right"

Exitspeed · 04-27-2010, 09:10 AM

Yes we don't always get the best models of every car...but consider the alternative is $7.00/ gallon gas, it's not that bad.

Cal · 04-27-2010, 09:58 AM

I would take 2.86 gas over a factory Sr20 anyday.

Darkman · 04-28-2010, 10:31 PM

How can anyone think this car is still only a concept? Watch the digg dialogg with Jim Lintz the President and COO of Toyota, he specifically says the "FT86... to debut in 2012"

An Interview with Jim Lentz - Digg Dialogg

I want moar Subaru FT86 NEWS!

Cal · 04-28-2010, 11:04 PM

Because until they release a production model it is only a concept.

04-24-2010, 04:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
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04-25-2010, 07:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Brick Newbie Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 9	I love that rear diffuser.

04-25-2010, 10:41 AM	#3 (permalink)
HyperFX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 282 View Photos By: HyperFX	Awsome find west! Now we know that this car didn't disappear and become a rumor again.

04-25-2010, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jason Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 46	Well crap, looks like us in america get the shaft again.

04-25-2010, 11:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rok Bee Newbie Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 26	Lost and found. I'm amazed we didn't hear of this before now. So much for additional R&D?

04-26-2010, 09:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nemesis Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Unkown Posts: 100	Not sure if anyone remembers, but there was a thread about the FT-86 gas filler door and location of the gas tank. Well, just as I had said previously: they built the concept with a fuel cell in the trunk. I'm sure it will be on one of the sides in final production...

04-27-2010, 12:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
G4BROKE Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Connecticut Age: 42 Posts: 252 View Photos By: G4BROKE	When doesn't the U.S.A get the shaft pertaining to Autos? ....oh..wait..that's because of green-ass auto regs...not manufactorers....wow.....imagine the bad-ass fords that would be in the U.S and other JDM cars....if not for regs....Follow rally anyone? Ken Blocks new Ford Gymkhana car...only detune to 600hp from 800+ (RS500 not going to U.S etc..). Sorry..back to topic...gas on right will be Subaru..gas on left will be Toyo..let's see..ya..."right"

04-28-2010, 10:31 PM	#13 (permalink)
Darkman Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10	How can anyone think this car is still only a concept? Watch the digg dialogg with Jim Lintz the President and COO of Toyota, he specifically says the "FT86... to debut in 2012" An Interview with Jim Lentz - Digg Dialogg I want moar Subaru FT86 NEWS!