FT-86 the new Toyota Celica
January 26, 2010
Toyota, together with Subaru, is set to launch a new affordable driver-oriented sports coupe (think Toyota Celica reincarnation) and if these photos the FT-86 protoype are a sign we’ve got lots to look forward to.
The FT-86, set to debut as a production model in 2011, is a collaboration between Toyota and Subaru and will utilize a common chassis and some sort of 2.0 liter engine, currently rumored to be a four cylinder boxer engine dubbed the “C-45 Boxer” that can produce anywhere from 200 and 250 HP. A hybrid model isn’t expected. Rear-wheel drive though is.
A coupe is smaller in length, width and height than the new Nissan 370Z but has a slightly longer wheelbase. It’s also the first car from Toyota Motor Company to incorporate design cues from the Lexus LF-A concept.
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I don’t know about it being a Celica reincarnation?
The Celica was always FWD (or AWD for the GT4 model).. This was originally a kind of tribute car to the AE86 Corolla Levin/Trueno.. RWD 2 door coupe with the 4A-GE in it..
But damn it’s pretty cool, but did upset a lot of Toyota fan-boys when they mentioned the Boxer motor haha..
Good on Toyota bringing back the FR cars again for the tuners