Toyota developing FT-86 competition/track edition

Dec 22, 2009 | 10:44 AM

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Toyota developing FT-86 competition/track edition

Saw this bit of info at FT86club.com

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Both Toyota and Honda are planning to go racing with their new sports cars, the FT-86 and the CR-Z respectively.

While the showroom version of the FT-86 is expected to cost over $27,000 in full spec (that's a touch over L16K, but expect that price to be considerably higher for UK cars), one source close to Toyota told us that a special low-frills competition version will sell for less than $22,000 and be specially set up for racing with stiffer suspension and beefier brakes. The same model will be used for drifting competitions.

Article from: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=226

Finally, a car and model that goes against the "green" movement and actually goes lighter and more stripped down, while being even cheaper than regular version.

Dec 22, 2009 | 11:59 AM

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^ Wow that convertible pic... looks hawt! Tempting.. nice looking car so far.

Dec 22, 2009 | 12:42 PM

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I just want a turbo version.

Dec 22, 2009 | 02:59 PM

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the article mentions mazda!

Dec 22, 2009 | 07:05 PM

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wow, i really like that car. its going up against the new honda cr-z and the nissan silvia. the cr-z being fwd is probably not going to be competitive against the other 2.

Dec 23, 2009 | 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by playdoh43

wow, i really like that car. its going up against the new honda cr-z and the nissan silvia. the cr-z being fwd is probably not going to be competitive against the other 2.

Nissan gave the green light to the Silvia??

Dec 23, 2009 | 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by kersh4w

the article mentions mazda!

Unfortunately mazda isnt bringing anything out anytime soom.. lololol except speed 3 haha

Dec 23, 2009 | 10:04 PM

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If they offer the track model. I'll have to say goodbye to my 8.

Dec 23, 2009 | 10:08 PM

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I think I'm going to have to cheat on my 8 cause I just fell in love.

Dec 23, 2009 | 10:39 PM

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Id never get rid of my 8 for that lol the 8 is 2+2 with more power... i just wish mazda would give us something updated... better interior... etc etc

Dec 23, 2009 | 10:59 PM

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Well. not right away, but give it a month for the turbo kits to start popping up...and then i'll snag one up.

Dec 23, 2009 | 11:41 PM

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pretty sweet but i wouldnt trade my 8

Dec 24, 2009 | 12:39 AM

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Wow they have a club for a non-production (yet) car! What's next? A JGTC NSX club?And wow they already have an engine/drive-train sub forum with engine swap article!