j_jza80 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 What other cars would Toyota develop an entirely new I6 engine for? They replaced their I6 engines with V6s a decade ago due to packaging reasons, can't imagine they'd backtrack now. Their current V6 engines are excellent, and some are already putting out well over 300hp in NA form from the factory. I would love to see the return of the straight six, I just can't see how they'd justify it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Concept car does look good from many angles. Maybe a little too closely looking to the GT-86 from one or two angles but then this is the 'modern look' for performance Toyotas these days. It also has elements of the Lexus LFA in there. I do hope they are not going to market it simply as a rival for other brands such as the GTR or Porsche etc. I would like Toyota to purely focus on making it an evolution on the MkIV Supra and make it purely one hell of a driving machine that can live up to its looks and do the MkIV proud in what it has been able to achieve over the years. I am hoping that it will be manual 6-speed (with the usual auto as an option), also with no silly electric powered engine/drive train (and they do say its not going to be a hybrid which is excellent news), I would like to see a modern fast spooling twin turbo set up with a minimum 3L (or more) capacity V6/I6 or even V8 engine. Do like the front end on this car, its very original. The rear end of the car has a feel from the MkIV Supra in there, and the mixing of the side elements with the rear flares is also interesting. My only negative comment on the looks is the roof line, its just too much like the Nissan GTR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
listy Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just whack a 2JZ in there with modern up to date turbo systems and smack the power up to circa 500bhp Yes, I realise there is a lot more to it than that, but we could all dream right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I like it, the more I look at it the more I like it, I was not a fan of the front bumper head-on but it is starting to grow on me! A Toyota source told Autocar that the FT-1 is not part of the Japanese manufacturer's collaboration with BMW; that tie-up is for hybrid sports car projects only. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/detroit-motor-show/toyota-ft-1-concept-unveiled-detroit I cannot see Toyota having a BMW a partnership with a flagship model either. I put Marty's (bondango) List together, some good insights! 1. Front engine Rear wheel Drive 2. Gasoline powered only 3. powerplant is NOT linked with toyota and bmw's partnership which involves hybrid technology 4. TMG developed the 2urgse in twin turbo form last year and it met both Euro 5 and Euro 6 standards 5. the images ive seen, there looks like 2 IC's behind front bumper intakes with front facing fans, or they could be rads.. 6. If its the Current line of v8 UR high compression direct and port injected engines, then the tuning end of things is covered before it even comes out 7. they keep hinting and mentioning the classic Straight 6 layout, maybe they have taken the 2JZ-FSE design principals forward with todays technology... 8. From all the Vids at detroit, engine uses dual intakes which are usually favoured in modern twin turboed V applications Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I love it. All of it. You guys saying the front looks bad are just wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 i agree, nothing wrong with it the car looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I love it. All of it. You guys saying the front looks bad are just wrong. Exactly, I love it too. All of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashbuster Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 i want those seats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oh my god it looks SO EPIC from side on! 40 years of work: https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc3/1507667_727253467309571_173940236_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMan Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 The side view is absolutely stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 nice video.. [video=youtube;GO0T-eb1jrI] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_dragon Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Its not going to have a turbo. The new guy at the top of Toyota doesnt like turbos. Thats why the GT-86 doesnt have one. Like Jason says, V6 or V8 takes my guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Sore wrist? No but i called the wife FT-1 on the job , she said "what did you just say" me " i said your the one" Quality! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDukesy Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 GT6 clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 We got any photoshop experts that could show that side on profile in black, and/or white? I bet it's even more epic... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heedthebaw Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I'm sold on it from the side profile alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 It's just been announced the Lexus RC F is getting a 5.0-litre 450hp V8, eight-speed auto 'box and RWD. Any or all of that could make it to FT-1 quite easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 All good apart from the word 'auto'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 All good apart from the word 'auto'. Don't get me wrong, I like a bit of heel-and-toe as much as the next guy, but some of the autos I've driven recently have really blown me away with their capabilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krister Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I just cant get enough of the new Concept.. I want one, I need one..!! On the Granturismo 6 the FT-1 is boosted, so it will most likely have turbo(s)!! Well done Toyota, please make this in to production!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jellybean Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 https://scontent-b-lhr.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1503952_717303838300038_351894925_n.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest marticus Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 We got any photoshop experts that could show that side on profile in black, and/or white? I bet it's even more epic... http://puu.sh/6kG69.jpg http://puu.sh/6kG8Q.jpg http://puu.sh/6kGbz.jpg http://puu.sh/6kGdj.jpg http://puu.sh/6kGgg.jpg http://puu.sh/6kGnT.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fly Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 ermmmmmmm white please with black rims!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Bailey Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 http://puu.sh/6kG69.jpg http://puu.sh/6kG8Q.jpg http://puu.sh/6kGbz.jpg http://puu.sh/6kGdj.jpg http://puu.sh/6kGgg.jpg http://puu.sh/6kGnT.jpg I'm in love Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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