Toyota FT-86 to Bring Back Spirit of AE-86

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With the European debut of the FT-86 Concept, Toyota is looking to keep the hype alive by releasing a new series of photos of the sporty two-door, while dropping a press release that talks more about what we hope the FT-86 will become.

Toyota says it has built the concept to embody the spirit of the Corolla AE-86, a tiny front-engine, rear drive sports coupe that is a legend among drifters, while also serving as a great platform for club racers and rally teams. The concept focuses on light weight to deliver what Toyota calls a "strong power to weight ratio," while also focusing on handling. “It is an entirely driver-orientated car, engineered to capture the intrinsic joy of driving through precise, instantaneous responses to even the smallest throttle and steering inputs,” reads the latest press release.

Along with these hopeful proclamations, the new gallery of photos show the FT-86 Concept with a selection of Toyota's past sports cars, including the AE-86, Celica and Supra. All we can hope is that the car is more like the former and less like the latter two.

More: Toyota FT-86 to Bring Back Spirit of AE-86 With Compact Size, Light Weight and Balanced Chassis on AutoGuide.com

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