MR_F1

They might not have been bechmarking outright pace. Could be ride, handling... numerous other things. In anycase, it could only be a good thing if they are aspiring that high right?

It wasn't in the video, but a cayman (not cayman S) was with the mule at some point.... They might actually be benchmarking that.

TRDFantasy

As MR F1 said, perhaps they are benchmarking only ride, or handling, and not outright performance.

JessePS

Good thing to have a benchmark.

It seems Toyota has their head on straight.

spwolf

handling wise, why? there is no reason for it. Low weight, purpose built sports car should handle better than IS-F.

dunnojack

if they can build it to handle at 80% of porsche level, it's a win. esp for $20000

LexFather

Cayman S would be a great target!

encore888

So, tomorrow we will also see the FT-86 at Tokyo as well...?

I8ABMR

I hope they produce this car in a number of layouts. Mild to wild would be awesome. I would say a hybrid motor a small turbo 4 cylinder, and a V6. This thing would be awesome if it could put out in the 350 hp range in its most aggressive form. Toyota has to put out something to battle the 370Z

I8ABMR

just saw this. I dont know if its a repost but its absolute proof that this thing is a low end low powered sports car. I think this thing would be eaten alive by the 370Z


http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/19/t...he-ring-video/

MR_F1

^ you totally fail to see the point of this car.

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iTrader: (1)

LoL I like how they drive off like nothing happened in the end.

LexFather

Why is 370Z constantly mentioned? It costs 30-50 and is NOT its intended competition.:

MR_F1

Maybe cause Toyota need to get off their @$$ and give us a supra within a year of the FT-86 going to production?

lol

xioix

If the sales of the FT-86 goes well, then we can see a new Supra, if it doesn't then Toyota might have to go back to the route of f-it they aren't buying sporty cars

MR_F1

That I do expect. If no one else draws the gun before this comes to market, Toyota are going to make a killing on the FT-86.

What I do also expect, is that 3/4 of those *****ing for a "new supra" won't buy it when it eventually does come.