New Toyota GT86 Convertible Concept Heading to Tokyo Motor Show
Rumors have been spreading that Toyota has killed off all hopes of a convertible variant for its 86 model, but it appears those may be false.
According to the Japanese automaker’s project manager for the 86, the convertible has not been axed. In fact, a new drop-top concept will debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.
SEE ALSO: Toyota FT-86 Open Concept Previews Scion FR-S Convertible
At the 2013 Geneva Motor Show, Toyota previewed a convertible variant for its popular sports car with the FT-86 Open Concept. At the time, it was pretty much everything you’d expect a Scion FR-S convertible to be, though the automaker stated at the time that only 13 pounds were added to the car in order to make it a convertible.
It would be hard to believe that Toyota wouldn’t be making a convertible variant for its sports car, considering the automaker has previously stated that the chassis was designed to be a convertible from the start.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I expect a production version NOT a concept.
Looking forward to a new car. Hurry