All-new Toyota 86 coming in 2020

The  recent facelift is going to keep the current 86 for four more years on the market, until August 2020 when the next-gen 86 will be introduced. The new model is going to be slightly shorter than the current model, measuring 4,195 x 1,775 x 1,290 mm, while power will come again from a natural aspired boxer engine. The engine will have a displacement of 2.4-liters and according to Mag-X, the power output will be increased by 31 ps (238 ps), while the torque will go up by 4.4 kgm (26 kgm).

Source: Mag-X

Video: From Toyota FT-86 Concept to GT 86

Toyota FT-86 officially revealed... welcome the new GT 86!!!

The wait is finally over!!! After hundreds of rumors and speculations (earlier posts), the production version has been officially revealed prior its official debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. According to Toyota UK's press release, the final spec are:

• 2.0-liter boxer with D4-S injection (direct and port injected)
• 197 hp @ 7,000 rpm and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) @6,600 rpm
• 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions
• 17-inch wheel/tire package standard
• 4,240mm (167 in.) long, 1285mm (50.6 in.) high, 2,570mm (101 in.) wide
• 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution
• 475mm (18.7 in.) center of gravity

Sales in UK start in June 2012.

Images from Japanese FT-86 brochure leaked!!!

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!

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.

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.

One more FT-86 rendering coming from Japan!

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

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.

Latest impression of new FT-86 by Mag-X!

The latest Mag-X issue has a rendering of the highly anticipated FT-86 on the front cover and it is the latest impression coming from Japan. Stay tuned for more photos and info!

First official images of Scion FR-S (FT-86) Concept!!!

Those are the first official images of the Scion FR-S Concept, making its debut at the New York Auto Show, confirming that the new FT-86 will be sold as a Scion in the States. Also, it seems that it will carry the FR-S badge. If you take a close look, you will notice some minor changes compared to the FT-86 II Concept (earlier post), such as the lack of the front side LEDs, slightly different front and rear bumper design etc.

Scion FT-86 concept to be unveiled at New York

So, now it's official. The FT-86 will be sold as a Scion in the States.

Video: Toyota FT-86 II Concept in GT style action

Toyota FT-86 II Concept: Official press release

• World premiere of sports concept car at Geneva motor show
• Design and engineering pay homage to great Toyota sports cars of the past
• Strongest indication yet of how new Toyota production model will look
• Designed and engineered for excellent power-to-weight ratio and balance
• Compact, lightweight powertrain features boxer petrol engine and six-speed manual transmission
• Front-engine/rear-wheel drive configuration
• New model, jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, to be launched in 2012

The new FT-86 II Concept makes its world debut at the Geneva motor show, giving the clearest indication yet as to the final design of Toyota’s next sports car. It marks a return to the passion for driving that has inspired great Toyota cars of the past, starting with the legendary 2000 GT in the 1960s.

With its long, low bonnet, high wings and rear-set cabin, the FT-86 II pays homage to Toyota’s sports car history and is an entirely driver-oriented concept. It was created at Toyota’s European design studio ED2, where its styling was dubbed ‘functional beauty’: its bold, sweeping form has been generated purely according to the constraints of function and aerodynamics.

The low, highly aerodynamic bodyshell is stretched tight over the engineering hard points, with the muscular bodywork rendered as compact as possible. The concept measures 4,235mm long, 1,795mm wide and 1,270mm high, with a long, 2,570mm wheelbase.