ok all ... have a little looksie

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/toyota-ft-hs-concept/

quality car here.

 

Its in this months Automobile mag

Cool looking ride

Steer by wire....not too sure on that one...I like to feel the road

 

This car is approved for production. Of course it will change some. U heard it here first.

 

anyone got an ETA?

 

For real? I'm so glad I heard it first here. About time, Toyota! Go go go!!!

 

I like it, but I'm not sure about the steering by wire system....I mean I already don't like the braking and throttle by wire systems already in place.

 

What the hell is *-by-wire. I've never driven a car with it or at least I don't think I have.

 

"By wire" means aircraft and automotive control systems manually controlled by the driver or pilot that do not have solid mechanical or mechanical-hydraulic boost connections all the way from the wheel or pedal to the device operated. Instead, "by-wire" systems use an electronic, computer-regulated system that interprets the pilot or driver's movement of yoke, wheel, or pedals, and translates that into a electronic command that sends a signal to the master cylinder, power steering pump, alierons, elevators, etc....to steer, handle, or brake the car or aircraft accordingly. First seen in the last-generation of military fighters, it has since been expanded to include other types of aircraft and inclusion into automotive systems, like the Mercedes and Lexus brake-by-wire systems and the throttle-by-wire systems of many other manufacturers. Experimantal steer-by-wire cars have been developed and tested, using aircraft-style small stick/yokes, but development problems and potential litigation have prevented these from going into production.

The main problem with by-wire systems is that it is difficult to get a good physical sense of driving or flying feel in the controls or a good sense of proportion and modulation.

 

What advantages does a by-wire system have?

 

U think Citreions in Europe have hubless steering wheels. I read about it in EVO/Car etc.

This car is going to make production!