Toyota FT-86 to underpin 2014 Lexus IS - report

[Blackseal]

Toyota's long-awaited FT-86 hasn't hit dealerships yet, but rumors are suggesting the jointly-developed sports car will lend its chassis to the next-generation Lexus IS.

 

Details are limited, but Road & Track is reporting the car will ride on a stretched version of FT-86 platform and debut in 2013. Unfortunately, the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine will be replaced by a more traditional 2.5-liter six-cylinder and a 3.6-liter six-cylinder.

 

While nothing is official, the news seems to support speculation that Toyota has green-lighted an FT-86 sedan. Furthermore, Lexus has made it clear they want a sportier lineup as previewed by the LFA and upcoming GS-F.

 

Source: Road & Track

 

 

 

[Renegade777]

Toyota's long-awaited FT-86 hasn't hit dealerships yet, but rumors are suggesting the jointly-developed sports car will lend its chassis to the next-generation Lexus IS.

 

Details are limited, but Road & Track is reporting the car will ride on a stretched version of FT-86 platform and debut in 2013. Unfortunately, the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine will be replaced by a more traditional 2.5-liter six-cylinder and a 3.6-liter six-cylinder.

 

While nothing is official, the news seems to support speculation that Toyota has green-lighted an FT-86 sedan. Furthermore, Lexus has made it clear they want a sportier lineup as previewed by the LFA and upcoming GS-F.

 

Source: Road & Track

 

Ah.......No matter how much they talk, just have to give up on Toyota sports car. All their powderful ones fall at the higher range models that coz plenty of money. Not so powederfuk sports car also expensive. Might as well get a WRX with turbo for much lesser money and good power.

Edited December 2, 2010 by Renegade777

[SimonTan]

For me, it does not matter what chassie sharing or not.

Just a nice cheap car will be good enough.

Many people don't like to associate cheap cars and Lexus cars sharing the same chassie.

 

[Meanmachine]

Wat the big fuzz about IS sharing chasis?? Mark X oso having the same platform too, Since the badge is Toyo, not a single bloke hack MX owner, basically MX is a good car, spacious in passsenger seat too, Nice gear knob lighted up at nite. Diff is 25K more....

 

The fact remains IS is one up above Toyo, speaks for itself, You have to know the specs ask for it, we IS worked hard to own one despite have driven many Japs & Conti before. Many prefer Camry and Vios, I like my car to be driven fast and versatile, performance-orientated, as and when I need the power to explode, I got it ! Nothing to boost yet unassuming, not modi and no special booster enhanced, pure beauty inside a beast.

 

Tat matters most, Driven my IS for 3 years and still loving it , Yeah !

[Orange_ninja]

Wat the big fuzz about IS sharing chasis?? Mark X oso having the same platform too, Since the badge is Toyo, not a single bloke hack MX owner, basically MX is a good car, spacious in passsenger seat too, Nice gear knob lighted up at nite. Diff is 25K more....

 

The fact remains IS is one up above Toyo, speaks for itself, You have to know the specs ask for it, we IS worked hard to own one despite have driven many Japs & Conti before. Many prefer Camry and Vios, I like my car to be driven fast and versatile, performance-orientated, as and when I need the power to explode, I got it ! Nothing to boost yet unassuming, not modi and no special booster enhanced, pure beauty inside a beast.

 

Tat matters most, Driven my IS for 3 years and still loving it , Yeah !

 

wah, if ur car explode, then how come u can still type this?