Scion FR-S History

[FR_S_Fan]

Intro:

The Scion FR-S is a performance driving machine developed from the knowledge accumulated through Toyota's continuous research during its extensive racing experience. It gets it's core inspiration from three Toyota models, the Sports 800, 2000GT and the Corolla GT-S also known as the AE86. Learn more about how each car inspired what is now the most talked about new sports car in the Scion line-up




Sports 800:

The Sports 800's most important inspiration to the FR-S is it's innovative and unique combination of a front-mouunted boxer engine in a rear-wheel drive configuration. The flat architecture of the boxer engine, allows it to be mounted low, dropping the center of gravity, resulting in sporty handling characteristics. For this reason, the FR-S adopted this distinctive combination.




2000GT:

The 2000GT was perhaps the first Toyota model to gain recognition within the sports car world, setting 13 international speed records. When it debuted in 1967, one car magazine described the 2000GT as, "A fantastic engineering masterpiece on wheels... a magnificent manifestation of complete automotive ingenuity."

Even by today's standards, the 2000GT's styling is sophisticated and modern. The exterior design of the FR-S is heavily influenced by the 2000GT's profile, making it extremely low to the ground with along, sleek hood.




AE86:

The car that inspires the Scion sport coupe the most is the Corolla GT-S, known by its true fans as the AE86 or "Hachi-Roku," which means 8-6 in Japanese. It gets it's "AE86" name from the car's unique chassis code given by Toyota. it was a moderately priced sports car with a front-engine in a rear-wheel drive configuration. The AE86 didn't rely on brute horsepower, but instead a remarkable combination of lightweight design and manageable power, offering a perfect balance.

It's made it's way into almost every genre of racing from grip to drift...and from the circuit to mountain roads.




FR-S:

Although the FR-S arrives almost 30 years later and doesn't share a single piece of hardware, the spirit and heritage of the AE86 bleeds into every ounce of the car. The goal was to create an authentic rear-wheel drive sports car with compelling style, exceptionally balanced performance and handling, flexible utility and surprising fuel effciency. The FR-S is expected to achieve all of that in a package that will no doubt bring the "Sport" back to the "Car"

The Scion FR-S: built by passion, not by committee.

Source: Scion

[LLopez]

Good read.

I've always been a fan of the AE86 ever since seeing it in the Initial D arcade from not too long ago. Kind of makes me wish the Toyota 86 could make its way here. If only cause of the branding.

[import_nation]

It isn't impossible to rebadge it and swap some items over if you are a truly hardcore AE86 fan. I'm sure some guys will even put the original 86 badges on.

[AE86]

I could see the badges making it over,easily, though people will get flamed no matter what they do.

[car_crazy]

i always wanted the 2000gt. one of the best looking toyota cars imo. the frs/86 really belongs with all those cars listed. some of the best cars ever made.

[import_nation]

I could see the badges making it over,easily, though people will get flamed no matter what they do.

I don't think so. Not as badly as lexus, acura, and infiniti owners rebadging. The Scion FR-S has a 86 badge on it. Right on the fender. It is a Toyota 86.

[Flat-box]

The car will either face a badging nightmare, and badges from every where will be put on, or it will just be debaged... personally i think that 86 boxer logo looks like crap.