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    Toyota's New Baby
    The FT-86 II
    Written by Rhys Cotterill

    It's been many anxious years, for retro Toyota fans, well Toyota fans in general, as we have been eagerly awaiting news of their new love child. A child that has been birthed in colaboration with Subaru. With all the hype still fresh around internet forums, and the rumour mill, in full production, Toyota took it upon themselves, to release the second production prototype of the soon to be cult classic, the FT-86, now simply dubbed the Toyota 86, at the Geneva Motorshow last week.

    With Toyota's PR crew stating that this second coming of the new sports coupe (tipped for release in Australia mid 2012, with an on the road pricetag somewhere between $30,000-$40,000) is far closer to a full production model. Albeit the more aggresive styling, and sharper lines, where the designers have obviously taken styling cues from the Lexus LF-A, and the new Subaru Impreza. The rear driven, boxer powered, corolla AE86 revival is sure to be a hit on Australian shores. when it is released. Although they have mentioned it being powered by the new, long-stroke FB series of boxer engines (Released on our shores last month) the sub 1200kg coupe is sure to have some poke.

    As lucky as we are, living in gorgeous Australia, we have also been blessed with many many years, of performance development, for the the humble, yet cult classic Subaru WRX, with a fair few current world records being held by Australian workshops. So I am sure we can expect to see some very hot, and potent FT-86's running around our wide brown land, before the start of 2013. With Toyota Australia also whispering words of a possible motor sport program, things are sure to get interesting for Toyota, and Austrlian performance enthusiasts.

    So it's true, Toyota have taken a big leap to the 80's, picked up an AE86, and jammed it in to the 21st century, with this exceptionally gorgeous coupe. Now to sit back, save your pennies and wait. I for one, am excited.








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    LFA Front.

    New model WRX Back.

    I like it...but I think it looks a bit strange from the rear. I would definitely drive one though!
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    Now with a new lease on life will be back bigger and better!

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    its a pretty decent looking car, i wonder what sort of aftermarket support it will get

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    I'm so buying one next year

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    I think it will be a deffinate hit, even if it comes in at $40k

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    I want to see it in Red

    The black paint doesn't do it justice in photos I reckon.

    You'll be able to see the lines cleaner in photos of a brighter coloured car.

    @$30k I'm keen to trade the ute in

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    look at that front grill its perfect for an intercooler

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    Funny you should say that, I was thinking the same thing.

    Photochop anyone?

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    The video shows the styling a LOT better than the pics!

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    And yes, I would own one!

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