Official specs of Toyota FT-86 finally revealed!

Those are the official specs of the FT-86, leaked of course but coming from some official training material. So, after seeing the actual car and now knowing what we should expect in terms of performance, the target of 200 PS has been achieved and I think the FT-86 should be a really fun-to-drive car!

Leaked brochure images show production version of FT-86!!!

Brochure images have leaked showing how the production version of Toyota's FT-86 looks!!! The official debut is very close (at the Tokyo Motor Show) and finally the wait is over!

Toyota FT-86 II Concept - IAA 2011

Nice but it would look much better in black. It's a bit smaller than what I thought...

Brand new Toyota FT-86 teaser!

Toyota officially reveals new Camry in Japan

Toyota has officially revealed the new Camry in Japan and there are no surprises since photos of it had already been leaked (earlier post). All versions to be sold in Japan will come with the hybrid powertrain, which uses a 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle engine (2AR-FXE) with a combined max. output of 205 PS. The hybrid techlogy, along with the very low drag coefficient of 0.28, enable the new Camry to achieve a fuel economy of 26.5 km/L under the 10.15 cycle.

You can read the full press release (Japanese text) here.

Latest scoop on FT-86: G's and STi versions to get turbo power

BC has published an article with the latest scoop on the FT-86 / BRZ. According to a summary that I was provided with, Toyota is planning to fit an 1.6-liter turbocharged engine one year after the initial introduction of the model. Now, what seems rather strange to me is the fact that BC claims that the turbocharged engine will be fitted in the G's / STi versions, while the "normal" versions will be powered by the naturally aspired 2.0-liter engine.

In any case, the article also mentions that the new turbo engine will be fitted in the new Subaru Impreza WRX STi as well, producing 270ps. BC also claims that the differences between the FT-86 and the BRZ (or whatever the official name will be) will be on the front and rear ends.

The new JDM Toyota Camry... ish

Toyota Ukraine has revealed those photos showing the new Camry for the domestic market, but if you take a look at the latest scoop coming from Japan, this is pretty much how the JDM model will look like. OK, there are going to be minor differences, such as a different grille etc, but you get the idea.

Toyota introduces all-new USDM Camry

Toyota has just presented the all-new USDM Camry, perhaps its most important model is the US market. Toyota is so serious about the Camry that during its presentation, it announced that even the prices of all Camry versions will be lower, despite the fact that the new model is coming with more features on board.

The base model is powered by a 2.5-liter straight four engine producing 178hp. The specific motor can return an average fuel consumption of 28mpg. Other engines include a 3.5-liter V6 engine with an output of 268hp, as well as a hybrid powertrain is also available.

First photos of new JDM Toyota Camry

Those are the first photos of the new JDM Toyota Camry, which confirm that the latest scoop was spot on!

Latest scoop on all-new Toyota Camry Hybrid

Interior of FT-86 reveiled?!

This photo was published in a Japanese blog and sent to me by a reader. From what it is claimed, this is a shot from the interior of the FT-86.

The new 2012 Toyota Camry

This appears to be the new 2012 Toyota Camry, which according to the latest report, it will be launched in October. 

[Source: Woody's Car Site]

Is this the new Toyota Camry?

All-new EUDM Toyota Yaris reveiled

The new Yaris (aka Vitz) was introduced in Japan back in December 2010, and shots of the EUDM RS version has also leaked (earlier post).  So, there are no surprises in terms of its design and so far, Toyota hasn't officially announced the available engines.

One more FT-86 rendering coming from Japan!

This is one more FT-86 rendering (earlier post) published by a Japanese magazine this month.

Latest info about all-new Toyota Crown

The all-new Toyota Crown will be introduced in 2012 (earlier post) and those are the latest renderings published by BC. 

The article mentions that the hybrid version will use a 2.5L straight four engine (2AR-FXE), as claimed before, with a power output of 170 ps and 23.0 kgm of torque. Those figures don't include the power output of the electric motor. The HV model should be able to manage a fuel efficiency of 22.0 - 23.0 km/L under the 10.15 mode.

A petrol version will be also available, using a 3.5L V6 engine (2GR-FSZ) producing 315 ps and 38.5 kgm of torque. The fuel efficiency is estimated to be 12.0 km/L.

In terms of dimensions, the new model is expected to measure 4,840 x 1,795 x 1,460 mm (length x width x height). Prices should range between ¥ 5,000,000 and ¥ 6,000,000.

Video of FT-86 prototype during testing

Toyota FT-86: Spied with new rear wing

So, it will have a big wing... bringing back memories of the Supra!

Toyota FT-86 (2012) spied with new rear wing | Car Magazine Online

Toyota FT-86: The latest spy photos

Toyota FT-86 (2012): the latest spy photos | Car Magazine Online

Latest FT-86 rendering... is this the real deal?!

A few days ago I posted a photo from the latest Mag-X issue, which arrived today. As usual, I always try to provide you with the latest renderings coming straight from Japan. Anyway, as the time passes by and we are getting closer to December, I expect more accurate renderings of the production version to be published.

According to the article, the FB20 will deliver 200 ps and 205 Nm of torque, while it will come with the D-4S injection system. The bore and stroke will be 86 x 86 mm! In terms of transmissions, a 6AT will be also available with paddle shifts on the steering wheel. As already known, power will go to the rear wheels and an LSD will ensure the best power distribution.

The FT-86 will be on sale in April 2012.