FT-86 II (Japan, 2011)

The long, low bonnet, high wings and rear-set cabin are some of the main features of the most recent concept car from Toyota. The FT-86 II brings back Toyota’s sports car history to Geneva, giving a glimpse on what is to become the final design of the brand’s next sports car.

While developing the FT-86 II, Toyota focused on handing the driver, the best driving experience possible. The concept gives it through precise, instantaneous responses to even the smallest throttle or steering input.

The FT-86 II design was developed at Toyota’s European Design Development centre, ED2 and its shape has been created based on the constraints of function, while aerodynamics were developed from F1 technology.

The concept features a low, highly aerodynamic bodyshell and its body work was made the most compact possible. The FT-86 II is 4,235mm long, 1,795mm wide and just 1,270mm high and has a 2,570mm wheelbase.

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