Toyota FT-HS Concept @ NAIAS

Bruce · 12-25-2006, 07:40 AM

"What a lovely little gift from ToMoCo -- did you get us the next-generation Prius? Oh, it's something better -- but what could it be? How about a concept sports car, which Toyota plans on revealing at the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER next month, which does share one thing in common with the little-hybrid-that-could -- it's got one of ToMoCo's hybrid synergy drives. But wait a second, a sports car with a hybrid motor-- no V8? Of course not, this is Toyota we're talking about -- the computer geeks at Calty Design Research, Toyota's design studio in Newport Beach, California have mated the electric drivetrain with a 3.5-liter V6 (more than likely the same one used in the Lexus GS 450h), which ToMoCo claims when stuck together, and with fairy dust liberally sprinkled in it'll produce upwards of 400 hp (that's just a wee bit of an increase from the 292 hp made by the GS engine) and a four-second range on the 0-60 time. Although a sports car without a V8 engine may seem strange and scary to many an 'merican driver -- the Calty folks claim "a hybrid powertrain will have a certain quotient of respectability that you won't find in a supercharged big-block V8." While I don't know if the majority of muscle car owners would buy

...their argument of respectability -- I do have to say they've certainly tried to mate that bi-powertrain engine to a sweet triangular form factored shell that's at least about as big as a Corvette (the ToMoConcept has an end-to-end length of 170.3 inches to the 'vette's 174.6). And for the added size, you even get a cabin with a 2+2 seating arrangement. And depending on the configuration -- we're told the concept features a rail-sliding vista-type carbon-fiber or glass roof to open up the coupe to the elements. We've provided a full gallery of 'puter pictures above and we'll be sure to snap lots of photos when we see it in person next month in Detroit. – Ray Wert"

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Bruce · 12-25-2006, 07:42 AM

Pipe Dream? Toyota conceives a 21st-century Supra
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AutoWeek | Published 12/21/06, 4:44 pm et

"About a year ago, Toyota asked its designers and engineers a simple question: “What would be a suitable and appropriate Toyota sports - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the 21st century?” The result is the car you see on these pages, the FT-HS concept.

FT-HS is a hybrid sports car designed at Toyota’s Calty design center in Newport Beach. The idea was to find out if it is feasible to combine ecology and emotion in a sports car; to make an eco-friendly car that is fun to drive. Why bother? Because Toyota thinks drivers of the future will be eco-conscious but won’t want to give up performance cars."

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The Artist · 12-25-2006, 10:09 AM

wow damn thats kinda hot..
wats up with these jap car makers now..
The GTR proto and now this.. if they can take it to production..
i would be happy to take it home

Deutsch · 12-25-2006, 10:22 PM

You guys have NO IDEA how much much much much much, I LOVED the last Supra. It was my favorite bang for the buck car, the best of it's time. OMG, I'm gonna piss my pants over this concept. OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG, I sound like a girl... man o man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm speechlesssssss....

Bruce · 12-25-2006, 10:25 PM

That's excitement If I've ever seen it

You're right, I didn't have any clue you loved the last Supra, but as a Toyota/Lexus fan myself I also had affection for the MK4 Supra, although in all honesty the MK3 (1988) was my favourite.

I'm liking this design, it follows Lexus' recent L-Finesse design while combining many of the styling ques from the LF-A
Can't wait for this vehicle

Deutsch · 12-25-2006, 10:30 PM

The Artist · 12-25-2006, 10:37 PM

to be honest its heavily influenced by the new Skyline GTR.. same windows.. same shape around wheel arches..
to me the skyline is hotter cause its more realisitic..until this reaches production it will become alot less spectacular..
but as of now i love it

Deutsch · 12-25-2006, 10:41 PM

Dude I hope they keep that freak'n T-top on there!!!

So so so so many people have doubted the return of a new Supra, and here it is!!! Long at freak'n last!!!

Bruce · 12-25-2006, 10:43 PM

One thing's for sure, you can see the LFA inspiration in the ToMoConcept

Bruce · 12-25-2006, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deutsch

Dude I hope they keep that freak'n T-top on there!!!

Yeah, that Targa is awesome

12-25-2006, 07:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,434 My Mood: Thanks: 3,556 Thanked 2,848 Times in 1,753 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Toyota FT-HS Concept @ NAIAS "What a lovely little gift from ToMoCo -- did you get us the next-generation Prius? Oh, it's something better -- but what could it be? How about a concept sports car, which Toyota plans on revealing at the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER next month, which does share one thing in common with the little-hybrid-that-could -- it's got one of ToMoCo's hybrid synergy drives. But wait a second, a sports car with a hybrid motor-- no V8? Of course not, this is Toyota we're talking about -- the computer geeks at Calty Design Research, Toyota's design studio in Newport Beach, California have mated the electric drivetrain with a 3.5-liter V6 (more than likely the same one used in the Lexus GS 450h), which ToMoCo claims when stuck together, and with fairy dust liberally sprinkled in it'll produce upwards of 400 hp (that's just a wee bit of an increase from the 292 hp made by the GS engine) and a four-second range on the 0-60 time. Although a sports car without a V8 engine may seem strange and scary to many an 'merican driver -- the Calty folks claim "a hybrid powertrain will have a certain quotient of respectability that you won't find in a supercharged big-block V8." While I don't know if the majority of muscle car owners would buy ...their argument of respectability -- I do have to say they've certainly tried to mate that bi-powertrain engine to a sweet triangular form factored shell that's at least about as big as a Corvette (the ToMoConcept has an end-to-end length of 170.3 inches to the 'vette's 174.6). And for the added size, you even get a cabin with a 2+2 seating arrangement. And depending on the configuration -- we're told the concept features a rail-sliding vista-type carbon-fiber or glass roof to open up the coupe to the elements. We've provided a full gallery of 'puter pictures above and we'll be sure to snap lots of photos when we see it in person next month in Detroit. – Ray Wert" More pictures here - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

12-25-2006, 07:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,434 My Mood: Thanks: 3,556 Thanked 2,848 Times in 1,753 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Re: ToMoConcept by Toyota Pipe Dream? Toyota conceives a 21st-century Supra By - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER AutoWeek \| Published 12/21/06, 4:44 pm et "About a year ago, Toyota asked its designers and engineers a simple question: “What would be a suitable and appropriate Toyota sports - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the 21st century?” The result is the car you see on these pages, the FT-HS concept. FT-HS is a hybrid sports car designed at Toyota’s Calty design center in Newport Beach. The idea was to find out if it is feasible to combine ecology and emotion in a sports car; to make an eco-friendly car that is fun to drive. Why bother? Because Toyota thinks drivers of the future will be eco-conscious but won’t want to give up performance cars." - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

12-25-2006, 10:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,445 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 724 Times in 455 Posts	Re: ToMoConcept by Toyota wow damn thats kinda hot.. wats up with these jap car makers now.. The GTR proto and now this.. if they can take it to production.. i would be happy to take it home

12-25-2006, 10:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: ToMoConcept by Toyota You guys have NO IDEA how much much much much much, I LOVED the last Supra. It was my favorite bang for the buck car, the best of it's time. OMG, I'm gonna piss my pants over this concept. OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG, I sound like a girl... man o man!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm speechlesssssss....

12-25-2006, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,434 My Mood: Thanks: 3,556 Thanked 2,848 Times in 1,753 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Re: ToMoConcept by Toyota That's excitement If I've ever seen it You're right, I didn't have any clue you loved the last Supra, but as a Toyota/Lexus fan myself I also had affection for the MK4 Supra, although in all honesty the MK3 (1988) was my favourite. I'm liking this design, it follows Lexus' recent L-Finesse design while combining many of the styling ques from the LF-A Can't wait for this vehicle

12-25-2006, 10:30 PM	#6 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: ToMoConcept by Toyota

12-25-2006, 10:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,445 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 724 Times in 455 Posts	Re: ToMoConcept by Toyota to be honest its heavily influenced by the new Skyline GTR.. same windows.. same shape around wheel arches.. to me the skyline is hotter cause its more realisitic..until this reaches production it will become alot less spectacular.. but as of now i love it

12-25-2006, 10:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Deutsch Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: L.A. Posts: 5,362 Thanks: 301 Thanked 468 Times in 240 Posts	Re: ToMoConcept by Toyota Dude I hope they keep that freak'n T-top on there!!! So so so so many people have doubted the return of a new Supra, and here it is!!! Long at freak'n last!!!

12-25-2006, 10:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bruce Crazy Canadian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: British Columbia Posts: 9,434 My Mood: Thanks: 3,556 Thanked 2,848 Times in 1,753 Posts Blog Entries: 2	Re: ToMoConcept by Toyota One thing's for sure, you can see the LFA inspiration in the ToMoConcept

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