Information on the new Toyota FT-1 has now been made available on the website and blog 365carmods.com. According to 365carmods, Toyota and BMW have been collaborating on two sports cars over the past few years. They are currently working on a new platform that will be utilized in the next generation of sports cars. According to rumors, the Japanese manufacturer (#Toyota) wants to use this platform for its legendary Toyota Supra FT – 1 (Toyota did not specify if the FT-1 would use the #Supra moniker), while the German automaker (#BMW) plans to use it for the upcoming 2016 BMW Z4.
For those of you who are unfamiliar with the #ToyotaSupra, it was manufactured from 1978 to 2002, has achieved legendary status, and is regarded as the car world’s super hero.
The supra models from 1978 are said to constitute the foundation for the FT-1. Toyota acknowledged that the 2000GT, Supra, MR-2, and 2007 FT-HS concept car were some of the sports cars it has previously produced.
The new 2019 Toyota Supra is the culmination of this two businesses’ collaboration (BMW and Toyota). Toyota applied to renew the Supra trademark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on February 10, 2014. Toyota did indicated to expect a price tag of about US$60,000 (which is money will be paid) if the Toyota Ft1 Supra is permitted from production.
In comparison to the previous model, this one will have additional air intakes. They will undoubtedly change how the automobile appears, giving it a more imposing appearance. The new Supra’s design unquestionably reflects the environment flawlessly. Since the Supra is a sports car, it will be constructed of materials that are very light (so don’t worry, Toyota has you covered, die-hard fans of weight reduction). The Supra will employ a lot of carbon fiber, aluminum, and HSS to completely reduce its weight, and it will likely be constructed in a similarly lightweight manner to the BMW i8. This grand tourer will have a 2+2 fastback body design like its predecessor.
Now that most of us have questions about the new Toyota Supra FT-1’s powertrain, rest assured that they have been addressed. According to #Motor Trend, the potential Supra replacement’s engine could be based on the Toyota FT-HS (Future Toyota- Hybrids Sport). A 3.5-liter V-6 twin turbo Lexus 943F hybrid system will power a Supra replacement and produce over 400 horses! Toyota claims that it is not hurrying the development of the Supra replacement and is instead watching the sales and interest in the GT86/FR-S. Additionally, according to Autocar, the vehicle will probably include a hybrid all-wheel-drive system, and four-cylinder engines should be an option. Thus, the Supra will now drive 4×4 vehicles.
Final thoughts: The Toyota Supra’s suggested retail price will probably be $60,000. (USD). Although the release date is still a mystery, it will be shown to the public at a vehicle show in the early months of 2018. By the end of 2018, Toyota Dealerships will have it in stock. I personally am eagerly anticipating the return of this legend! Even before the automobile has been put into production, it has captured my heart, and in the immortal words of Fry from Futurama, “that’s one hell of a machine and I need to get my hands on one, and add it to my collection.”
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The Toyota FT-1: Is it real?
The FT-1 prototype, according to Auto Zeitung, has inspired very genuine manufacturing ambitions to reinstate the Toyota nameplate on the main sports-car thoroughfare. There are still little details available about the potential new Toyota vehicle, but some have managed to get out regarding the Toyota FT-1 concept.
A Supra, is the Toyota FT-1 one?
The Toyota FT-1 Concept essentially made its debut at the 2014 North American International Auto Show. However, the concept’s initial seeds were planted far earlierin fact, two years earlier. The Toyota Supra and the BMW Z4 Roadster were the two children of the marriage between Toyota and BMW, which was consummated in March 2012. The head of Calty Design Research, Kevin Hunter, reportedly casually presented rough sketches of a sports car to his boss, Tokuo Fukuichi, in Japan at about the same time, according to Motor Trend. Fukuichi, a current Toyota managing officer who was impressed by Hunter’s work, approached Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda, who approved the creation of a concept automobile based on Hunter’s designs. The path toward the Supra’s comeback was paved when the Toyota FT-1 Concept showed up at the 2014 NAIAs two years later.
When discussing the new Supra, it’s crucial to keep this story in mind. Toyota did intend to bring it back earlier, but those plans were never realized. Although the introduction of the 86 played a role in some of it, Toyota generally came up with excuses for not truly moving forward with its ambitions. But when lightning strikes a bottle, you run away with it, just as it is with life. The Supra’s reintroduction may not have more to do with the design studio’s original concept. Although Toyota and BMW were previously involved in high-level discussions about how to move forward with the development of its two sports vehicles, it undoubtedly accelerated those plans.
The brand-new Toyota Supra has arrived after five years. You don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to realize that the Supra’s roots can be traced back to the idea that came together in a rather stunning fashion, even though not everything from the FT-1 Concept made it onto the actual production model.
Front
It’s never simple for an automaker to convert a concept car’s design into a production model. Giving the production model a unique look while also using certain design components from the concept to accomplish that look is part of the difficulty.
Both models’ front halves offer a distinctive view of the design process that led to this transition.
The snout that both the FT-1 and the Supra share will be the first thing you notice right away. Because of the aggressive hood shape of the idea, the FT-1 features a wider nose than the Supra. However, Toyota was able to design the Supra’s nose without going too much beyond the concept’s hood lines. As a result, the design is more subtle and doesn’t draw attention to itself as much as the FT-1’s nose does. Nevertheless, the shared design serves as the section’s visual focal point. This complements the Supra’s headlights’ design, which share some characteristics with the FT-1’s headlamps. Although the overall design is the same, the headlamps on the Supra have rounded edges as opposed to the concept’s sharp edges. In comparison to the production model, the latter’s headlamps are also slimmer, and you can notice the difference in how Toyota used body lines on the inner top corners of the headlamps. A pair of thin, sloping lines on the production Supra provide the appearance of larger headlamps. Some angles may even reveal resemblances to the A80 Mk4 Supra’s headlamps, which served as the new Supra’s predecessor. In contrast, the FT-1 Concept features a thinner line that goes straight back to the headlamps. It resembles eyeliner, but one that was expertly created.
Contrasting sharply with the front bumper design of the Supra is Toyota’s choice to mostly stick with the concept car’s nose and headlamp design.
The way Toyota extended its nose all the way down to the front lip spoilers contributed to the FT1 concept’s uniqueness. After that, it divided the region into two portions to accommodate a pair of cooling ducts next to the nose. The remainder of the area, however, is a continuation of the front bumper with smaller intakes on either side and aggressive cutaways and curved lines. From this perspective, the front lip spoiler united the entire structure and gave the idea a distinctive aspect. On the other hand, the Supra’s design is the total opposite. Its nose finishes directly in the middle of the region, leaving room for the grille and the front splitter to be placed underneath. The bumper is also less prominent here, albeit that was done to make more room for air to cool the sports coupe’s engine, brakes, and other mechanical components. Oh, and those corners with the vents? They are shut off. I think it’s a waste of space. One of the portions that has sparked disagreement among readers is this one. While some people enjoy it, others don’t. Personally, I believe that the Supra has a somewhat flatter appearance than the FT-1 Concept thanks to Toyota’s design in this region. Those false vents are also ineffective. But even so, the Supra’s lower section’s increased openness is probably the result of aerodynamic and performance improvements, which are two things that are indisputable when it comes to the Supra.
Side
Both the FT-1 Concept and the Supra’s side profiles depict two distinct models.
You’ll note right away that the concept appears longer than the finished model. That is true, after all. The FT-1 has a 107.9-inch wheelbase and is 184 inches long. The Supra, on the other hand, is only 172.5 inches long with a 97.2-inch wheelbase. Because Toyota cleverly incorporated a large, clamshell-like hood into the design of the sports coupe, the Supra manages to get away with it while remaining subtle. I’ll concede that the concept appears more aggressive from this anglethe chopped nose of the Supra is to blamebut Toyota still did a fantastic job imparting some aggressive style to the Supra’s side section, even if it meant employing phony vents to do it. Although I don’t like artificial vents, I can appreciate Toyota’s choice to utilize them, especially for aesthetic reasons.
Unfortunately, not many people agree with me. By the way, the side scoops mounted close to the edge of the doors and the front side vents on the hood taken from the FT-1 aren’t particularly popular because they lead nowhere. Simply said, I believe they are essential to preserving the Supra’s stylistic integrity, as desired by Toyota. Toyota may have had other options, but I’m not as furious about it as some people are. The side profiles of the other two models show more differences than similarities. The concept car’s body line, which sharply slashes over the doors and extends from the front fender to its rear counterpart, is more striking than the Supra’s carefully crafted body line. Even the back fender is roundeder on the production vehicle than it was on the prototype.
Rear
The finest view of the visual distinction between the FT-1 Concept and the Supra is from the back area.
The spoiler is the most obvious difference in this. The production Supra has a more subdued integrated ducktail spoiler, in contrast to the FT-1 Concept’s enormous wing that was tactfully added. That’s not to imply the latter is inferior to the enormous wing of the notion. The production design is influenced by vintage sports cars, and the Supra’s fastback roofline extending all the way into the spoiler has merit. The production model has a seductive appearance. The two models’ taillight shapes are also quite similar, despite the fact that Toyota put the Supra’s lights a little bit higher than the FT-1’s. They also appear a little bit thicker. However, they still have a nice appearance, and Supra enthusiasts may even identify the taillamp placement as being identical to that of the A80 Mk4 Supra.
The tips of the taillights are connected to a pair of rear vents, speaking of which. They are positioned similarly but aren’t as gaping as the ones on the FT-1 Concept. Just as unfortunate, they are also unreal. A complex diffuser with brake lights and two exhaust tips is fitted just below the Supra’s rear bumper. This is an alternative interpretation of the FT-1 Concept, which had tailpipes built into the back bumper. It’s difficult to determine which part of the Supra has the best design, but I don’t have anything against anyone who claims that the rear has the nicest appearance. While paying homage to the final Supra that hit the road nearly two decades ago, Toyota did an excellent job fusing ideas from the concept and adding a little of its own design panache.