Toyota FT-86 Open Concept - Operation Open

Toyota FT-86 Open Concept

Toyota FT-86 Open Concept: this is the name of this study, which anticipates a convertible version of the GT86.

"Judging customer feedback to the possible launch of a convertible version of the GT86" officially, it is the role of the concept FT-86 Open. But there is little doubt that this study will quickly become a production model.

A Toyota discoverable? Since the disappearance of MR roaster, in 2007, it no longer existed in Europe. Fortunately, the brand will soon be back in this market thanks to the GT86 Convertible announced by the FT-86 concept at Geneva Open. Rear wheel drive, low weight, aspirated engine, soft top ... some points in common with the remaining MR. But the engine is now located at the front, not in rear center position, while two (small) additional passengers can be accommodated on board. A real safe even appears in the program, while its predecessor was symbolic. Another fundamental change, the passage of the four-cylinder in-line to a flat-four double injection, shared with close cousin Subaru BRZ and strong 200 hp.

The facies is as sharp as the

closed version.

If it does not shine by its low-end torque, this engine helps lower the center of gravity. On the coupe, this translates into an easy living and behavior, to the point that we have assigned our "Trophy heart stroke" in 2012. Taken into account when designing the convertible variant promises hardly differ on this point, since Toyota announced a moderate overweight and weight distribution always neat. We also find a small wheel and a manual control for short displacements, and a six-speed automatic transmission option. In short, everything you need to haunt the nightmares of a Mazda MX-5. Provided that Toyota really decides to commercialize the GT86 Convertible: even if the official statement fosters doubt, the opposite would be more than surprising.

Although Toyota says marketing remains speculative, this concept seems too successful for staying overnight.

 Even if it can accommodate four passengers, this convertible does not exceed 4.24 m long.

 As with the coupe, the tailpipes measure ... 86 mm in diameter.

 The dashboard is distinguished above that of the standard model by the choice of materials and colors.

Rear passengers benefit not have too long legs.