Toyota FT-1 Concept

[Wretched]

Toyota has stunned crowds at the Detroit motor show today with this astonishing concept, the FT-1. In case you were wondering, yes, this is the new Toyota Supra, (we’re almost certain!).

The FT-1 references Toyota’s sports car history through its design language, with the front engine, rear-wheel drive layout allowing the cockpit to sit further back, also aiding weight distribution. It aims to give the driver excellent vision, thanks to the 2000GT-inspired wraparound windscreen.

That attitude follows into the cockpit design, which “capitalises on the car’s low centre of gravity“. There’s a Formula-1 style steering wheel, while a colour head-up display allows the driver to keep their eyes on the road at all times.

The exterior looks like a steroidal version of the FT-86 concept that spawned the GT86. This car gets flared front wings, large air intakes and exhausts, and a huge retractable rear wing.

Toyota claims that this new car was designed as part of its “aim of creating cars that connect more deeply with customers on an emotional level and generate a more satisfying ownership experience.” That’s easy to do – just make this new Supra a reality.

http://www.carthrottle.com/the-new-t...ose-your-mind/

I do like the profile but the front and rear are a little over styled.
Though better than their last efforts with that horrid spindle grille.

[GQ_Smooth]

All the elements are there to be a great looking car, I think they haven't got it just quite right at the moment.

[Burnout]

Supermegafugly!

[fgpsi]

Butt ugly

[GASWAGON]

Ye a bit too over done especially the rear end.... No pics or info of engine???

[Vormund]

Well considering how much they toned down the FT-86 concepts, this might be toned down enough to look good as a production model.

[Mighty Reds]

Side on it looks good, the front is a bit much but would probably get watered down by production.

[Nikked]

Its a concept, so of course its going to be wild and overdone. Great hint at a supra hopefully!

[Bossxr8]

Is this the car they are collaborating with BMW?

Same platform, different bodies.

[Vesper Martini]

I guess it will stop people putting fugly bodykits on like they did on the previous Supra.

[Dauphin]

I don't think it's too bad. It will indeed be very interesting to see how it translates into a Toyota production model.

[GASWAGON]

What I want know is whats under the bonnet.......Is it a H/P Hybrid design?

Or a new H/P straight 6!

[Polyal]

Its ok..but this is a winner from the show for me.


http://www.carsales.com.au/news/pres...es-targa-40959

[Nikked]

Originally Posted by Bossxr8

Is this the car they are collaborating with BMW?

Same platform, different bodies.

Toyota haven't given much away yet, they haven't confirmed it yet, but the smart guess is that it is what will be the BMW joint venture...

[Jack960]

Get rid of that bump on the bonnet and have a single grill along the bottom, would look a lot better

[MethodX]

Come on, start the hate fest.
This the real enemy, not GM.

[Nikked]

Got it on GT6...

Got some nice angles on it...GT6 is perfect for concept car releases!

Originally Posted by MethodX

Come on, start the hate fest.
This the real enemy, not GM.

Here's a cute teddy.

[MethodX]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Got it on GT6...

Got some nice angles on it...GT6 is perfect for concept car releases!





Here's a cute teddy.



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To match the one youre wearing I bet

[Nikked]

Note that Radiator treatment...if it does end up as a BMW joint venture...hopefully the M4 engine appears in it...but the concept seems to have a V6.

[ebxr82nv]

Originally Posted by Nikked

Note that Radiator treatment...if it does end up as a BMW joint venture...hopefully the M4 engine appears in it...but the concept seems to have a V6.

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It's clearly twin turbine

[Wretched]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GO0T-...layer_embedded