Toyota FR-S: Official Name for the FT-86 Concept?
The biggest question surrounding Toyota‘s awesome FT-86 concept isn’t if the car will make it to production, but what it will be called. That mystery may have just been solved, with word that Toyota Motor Corporation has just filed a trademark for the “FR-S” name in both the U.S. and Canada.
The name certainly makes a lot of sense, with “FR” standing for front-engine, rear-wheel drive, while the “S” presumably being used to indicate that this is in fact a sports car. Like the FT-86 Concept’s name, it’s also a throwback to the Corolla AE-86 that inspired it.
Get more info on the FT-86 (or should we say FR-S) at FT-86Talk.com
GALLERY: Toyota FT-86 Concept
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The FT-86 is a pretty car but it needs to be a different beast than what the latest rumors indicate. There are many of choices when it comes to sports cars and, as the underdog, Toyota cant afford to bank its reputation on something mediocre. IMHO. The FT-86 should be a direct competitor to the small civic hatchbacks with k20/k24 swaps to win over the performance minded demographic. Those cars are putting down 210-250whp NA, with a curb weight of 2100lbs. Heck, even the SRT-4 was 2500lbs. A LIGHTWEIGHT CHASIS is absolutely crucial if this car is going to be a success in terms of performance, handling, and even MPG. Power to weight ratio will make or break this car.
good car i hope it makes it to the uk and that i love aportcars wow