Baby FT-86/FR-S to be Based on Toyota GRMN FR Hot Hatch Concept

[AutoGuide.com]

Several months ago the first reports of a "baby" FT-86/FR-S rear-drive sports car emerged and now that project is taking shape. Toyota has reportedly begun the work of building this lower cost alternative to the FR-S as a tribute to chief test driver Hiromu Naruse, who died recently while testing a Lexus LFA in Germany.

The new car would also be a front-engine, rear drive model and will be based on the GRMN Hot Hatch Concept that was first shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon earlier this year. Based on the Toyota Aygo this concept features a Daihatsu rear-drive setup and a 1.5-liter engine making around 100-hp. That's not much, but the car is expected to weight right around the 2,000 lb mark. The hatch body will be tossed in favor or a coupe profile and to add to the package, Toyota will also maintain the concept's race-ready double wishbone rear suspension. Toyota is said to be targeting a 1.4 million yen price point (roughly $15,000).

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[car_crazy]

thats going to be a ridiculously fun car to drive. aside from being underpowered it still has enough power for you to have fun. plus you can always just get the engine more juice if you think its too slow.

[coop3422]

that little thing would be a blast at that weight, rwd CRX anyone?

[Flat4_driver]

that little thing would be a blast at that weight, rwd CRX with torque anyone?

Fixed it for you! Put in a bigger engine and you could have one of these.






This can't corner though. LOL

[coop3422]

lmao come on, that thing rips corners like crazy haha

[Flat4_driver]

You're right. It will rip alright.....rip anything in that corner when it understeers so bad. Hahaha

[David Blaine]

That is a diesel Civic? WTF?

Dave

[Flat4_driver]

Most people would've been more surprised about the RWD conversion rather than the diesel motor. That car is everything that a civic isn't supposed to be. LOL