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Toyota FT-86 / Scion FR-S Spied Testing With Supra-Esque Spoiler [Video]

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The highly anticipated Toyota FT86/ Scion FR-S rear-wheel drive sports coupe has been a hot item in the car world since the first concept debuted at the Toyko Auto Show two years ago. Information has been sparse and while Toyota has showcased several concepts, a realistic idea of what the small sports car will look… Continue Reading...

Toyota FT-86 Technical Details Confirmed

Toyota FT-86 Technical Details Confirmed
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By now at least some of these official details are foregone conclusions, but Toyota has decided to confirm some of the technical specs about the production car that will evolve from the FT-86 Concept. As expected, the details are identical to those provided for the Scion FR-S from its debut at the New York Auto… Continue Reading...

Scion FR-S Lets us Hear Its Boxer Exhaust Note [Video]

Scion FR-S Lets us Hear Its Boxer Exhaust Note [Video]
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The Scion FR-S, née Toyota FT-86 II Concept, Subaroyota, etc, finally gets a chance to open up its pipes for us in this exclusive video. The Scion evolution of the long-teased Toyota concept was shown at the New York Auto Show, but this is the first time it’s actually been turned on. Scion has said… Continue Reading...

Scion FR-S Video: First Look at the Latest and Best Looking FT-86

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When Toyota’s FT-86 finally makes it to market in North America next year it will wear a Scion badge. Revealed at the New York Auto Show, the FR-S Concept is the latest rendition of the front-engine rear-drive sports car that enthusiasts have been clamoring for since they first saw the FT-86 almost two years ago…. Continue Reading...

Scion FR-S Redefines Sex Appeal [2011 NYAS] VIDEO

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Scion FR-S Redefines Sex Appeal [2011 NYAS] VIDEO
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Easily the most anticipated debut of the 2011 New York Auto Show, Scion has just released its new FR-S Concept, based on the Toyota FT-86. Powered by a boxer 4-cylinder donated by Subaru, but using a Toyota direct-injection system Scion is promising sufficient power with “surprising” fuel economy. Described by Scion boss Jack Hollis as… Continue Reading...

Scion FT-S/FT-86 Teased Ahead of New York Auto Show Debut [Video]

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Scion has just released a short teaser video of its FT-86 derived sports car ahead of its reveal at the New York Auto Show next week. The rumors appear to be quite true with the teaser showing a shape nearly identical to the FT-86 and the more recent FT-86 II Concept that debuted at the… Continue Reading...

Scion FT-S Now Tipped as Official Prodction Name of FT-86

Scion FT-S Now Tipped as Official Prodction Name of FT-86
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Toyota is preparing to showcase a second FT-86 Concept at the upcoming Geneva Auto Show, but that car is likely to arrive as a Scion in North America. Previously reported to wear the FR-S badge, the fan site Toyotobaru is claiming a name change to FT-S after word from a recent Toyota executive meeting. Pricing… Continue Reading...

Toyota FT-86 Concept II Teased Ahead of Geneva Auto Show Debut

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Toyota FT-86 Concept II Teased Ahead of Geneva Auto Show Debut
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Not ready to let Subaru steal the show with the unveiling of its FT-86-based concept in Geneva, Toyota will do the same. But wait. What’s that you say? Toyota already unveiled the FT-86 Concept? Well yes, but this is the FT-86 Concept II. Yup, a sequel. With a lone teaser image, Toyota’s new concept will… Continue Reading...

Toyota FT-86 Could Get 305-HP Subaru WRX STI Engine

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Toyota FT-86 Could Get 305-HP Subaru WRX STI Engine
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Previewed in concept form, the upcoming Toyota FT-86 was introduced as a budget sports car inspired by the Corolla AE86 and using a low-powered Subaru boxer engine capable of around 200-hp. Now, reports suggest that with increased development costs Toyota has decided to take the project further up-market, opting instead to run the WRX STI’s… Continue Reading...

Top 10 Most Anticipated Vehicles of 2011

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Top 10 Most Anticipated Vehicles of 2011
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There’s no doubt that 2010 has been a monumentally important year for the auto industry and one worth looking back on. From the Toyota recall crisis, to the success stories at Hyundai and Ford, to the launch of the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf, there have been no end of major news stories in the… Continue Reading...

FT-86 Logo Revealed, Inspired by Boxer Engine

FT-86 Logo Revealed, Inspired by Boxer Engine
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A design sketch of what is rumored to be the logo for the upcoming Toyota FT-86 has surfaced online, clearly highlighting the Japanese sports car will be powered by a boxer engine. The design sketch shows two horizontally opposed pistons; an engine design that has earned the ‘boxer’ title because of its visual similarity to… Continue Reading...

Toyota FT-86/FR-S Will be Badged as a Scion; Priced at $25,000

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Toyota FT-86/FR-S Will be Badged as a Scion; Priced at $25,000
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Toyota‘s FT-86 Concept will make it to market as a Scion in North America, likely sporting the name FR-S. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, Toyota dealers were made aware of the decision by the corporate brass at a recent meeting in Las Vegas. The decision help build-up the Scion brand, with… Continue Reading...

Rear-Drive Scion Model Possible Says Youth Brand’s VP; Could be FT-86/FR-S

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Rear-Drive Scion Model Possible Says Youth Brand’s VP; Could be FT-86/FR-S
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Scion VP Jack Hollis has commented that a rear-drive model is a definitely possibility for the youth-oriented brand. In an interview with InsideLine, Hollis commented that a rear-drive car, “could absolutely work.” And if Scion were to go ahead with such a project then Hollis suggests an entry-level price at just over $20,000 – making… Continue Reading...
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