FT-86 Sedan Reportedly Set to Join Toyota Lineup

[AutoGuide.com]

Toyota is reportedly planning to build a sedan based on the FT-86/FR-S compact sports car that has gripped the attention of auto enthusiasts since its debut at the Tokyo Auto Show last year.

According to Australian outlet CarsGuide, the sedan model was planned all along as a way to spread the sports car's development costs across a wider group, while also acting as an insurance policy should one of the models fail to catch on in the marketplace.

And as strange as making a four-door out of a coupe sounds, we should remember that the FT-86 is actually based on a sedan (Subaru Legacy) platform.

The FT-86 Sedan would be one of few rear-drive four-doors in the Toyota/Lexus lineup and would be smaller in size than the Lexus IS models.

As for an engine, it would likely share a powerplant with the coupe, although CarsGuide does suggest that in the future it could use with the Subaru 3.6-liter six-cylinder or a new hybrid boxer engine (Sounds kind of like the FT-CH Concept, doesn't it).

More: FT-86 Sedan Reportedly Set to Join Toyota Lineup on AutoGuide.com

[car_crazy]

this reminds me of the altezza/is300. now that car was more sports car than sedan. while the newer is' arent really that much of a sports car rather a luxury sedan with exception to the is-f.

[coop3422]

I'd be down for something like the altezza, those were sick

[FT86-guy]

Count me in!!!! If I had the money I'd probably grab this sedan for a daily driver than keep the coupe for a pure track toy. Now that would be a perfect garage for me.

[JoeBen]

The wife would like that!

[TrailDust]

I'm would have no problem adding the FT-86 to my other rides. I'll guarantee it'll be a lot more fun to drive than the TR-7 and DeLorean I used to own.

[BLUEMEANIE]

I'm not a fan of the whole 4dr sports car thing when the body lines are as swoopy as the FR-S. I'd be all over this with two doors, rwd turbo and a targa top.

[car_crazy]

I'm not a fan of the whole 4dr sports car thing when the body lines are as swoopy as the FR-S. I'd be all over this with two doors, rwd turbo and a targa top.

we all would be all over that car if it did come two doors, rwd, turbo, and targa top. sadly i dont think well get the targa top though.... couldve been a good replacement for the supra.

[TrailDust]

I'm not a fan of the whole 4dr sports car thing when the body lines are as swoopy as the FR-S. I'd be all over this with two doors, rwd turbo and a targa top.

I think with enough time we'll see a two door version. Hopefully the corporate decision-makers will have their ears open so it'll arrive sooner than later.

[BLUEMEANIE]

My guess is that we'll either see it right off the bat as a 2dr and a 4dr or a 2dr with actual plans for a 4dr announced. IMO the 2dr isn't an option with all the hype they've given it. If TMC fails to produce at this point it will be a sad day for enthusiasts of all Toyota models.