FT-86: The Specs

Edward Niedermeyer
by Edward Niedermeyer

We’ve already seen what Toyota’s forthcoming FT-86 looks like (basically), and now that the spec sheet has been leaked [via ft86club.com] there’s really not much more suspense left around the new rear-drive sports coupe. In case you don’t read Japanese, here are the basics:

HP: 147kw (200ps) / 200hp @7000rpm

Torque: 205nm (151 lb/ft) @ 6600rpm

Weight: 1210kg (2662 pounds)

Of course, that’s for a low-spec, manual transmission version, which rides on 16 inch wheels. Top-spec versions with an automatic transmission will weigh as much as 2,755 lbs. Toys for the top-spec version include LED headlights, leather steering wheel, 6 speakers audio and sport pedals… but then, this is all JDM spec anyway. Since the FT-86 will be coming to the US as a Scion, it’s tough to predict how the spec sheet will be structured. Still, the basics are there… and they look tempting (and in line with what the car’s chief engineer has told us). Now we just need to drive the thing!


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  • M.S. Smith M.S. Smith on Oct 31, 2011

    Oh look. Enthusiasts crying about horsepower in a car we sincerely hope will be Miata affordable. What a surprise. Personally, I am impressed. Now the only question is price. Can they fit it in around 22-25K? They'll need to. If they do, I might purchase one, though it may not be out before I look to buy and I'm sure as heck not going to get caught up in the first-on-the-block price mark-up festival. In any case, I do agree that sales are unlikely to be great. Light weight will mean solid performance but could indicate sacrifices in cabin noise, and this thing isn't that much bigger than a Miata, so space will be at a premium. Oh, and I think branding this car as a Scion is an error. When will Toyota give up on the idea that, if they just throw enough force of will and money at Scion, it will become a youth-oriented brand? Give it up, young people can't afford new cars. They should slap a Toyota badge on it and use it as an entry-level halo car like the Veloster.

  • Quentin Quentin on Oct 31, 2011

    I was hoping for 180hp and 2700lbs when this was first shown. At 200hp and 2660lbs, I'm thrilled! I hope the price is right. Maybe the low HP number will push teen drivers toward Mustangs and Camaros and keep the insurance rates on the FR-S low.

  • Adam Adam on Oct 31, 2011

    Those are pretty good power numbers for the base model. The hp/weight ratio is slightly better than the 1990 Eagle Talon Tsi AWD/Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX twins that were outstanding performance values at their introduction. If they can stick a turbo in the higher-spec version they'll have a real killer on their hands.

    • JMII JMII on Oct 31, 2011

      Yeah but the turbo versions had more torque. A turbo version of FT-86 would be beyond awesome. By the time these hit the used market maybe I'll be over my newest car: a 350 Z... yep finally bought one and loving every minute of it.

  • PrincipalDan PrincipalDan on Oct 31, 2011

    Sounds like an RX8 without the rotary drawbacks.

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