2007 NAIAS (Very few pics, possibly more later)

[hl2k3]

:D

Lots of pics were blurry, and I have yet to get my buddy's Memorystick
this is the cream

[lpugfan2004]

i hope that toyota hybrid 400+hp concept becomes a reality since its planned to be midentry lvl it would be a sweet car to own

[Arabian_Knight]

sickness

[Ratko]

very nice pics! thanks for sharing!

[g5gt]

thats crazy, how big are the wheels on that thing??

[Iceberg_Slim]

nice...............more?

[hl2k3]

I haven't got my buddy's cam and also most of the pics were blurry as fuck

(see the how was your weekend post)

[Dileca]

Sooooooooooooo nice:)

[CiRiS91GT]

i like it

[lpugfan2004]

Right off the Toyota Website:

The FT-HS Concept Vehicle

Pairing a potent hybrid powertrain with essential sports-car fundamentals, the
FT-HS is a mid-priced sports car that integrates ecology and emotion in a concept that addresses the question, “What is a suitable sports car for the 21st century?”

Boasting a powerful V6 3.5L engine, theFT-HS is coupled with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive® to produce a target power output of approximately 400 horsepower and a projected zero-to-60 acceleration in the four-second range. At a mid-priced market position, the FT-HS would be a true “attainable exotic” with 21st-century performance.

A sculpted front and rear remove mass around key functional components, while the roof has a distinctive scooped-out section designed to reduce aerodynamic drag and provide head room at the key areas.

The FT-HS's interior features create a dedicated driver's cockpit that includes a cross-car instrument panel structure and delta-wing driver pod. An integrated instrument panel surrounds the driver, creating an enclosed pod effect. Armrests flow seamlessly into the door and surrounding interior. Seating is optimized for a lightweight appearance and function: The seating accommodates four and then converts to a two-seater when the roof retracts.

[Burrcold]

Meh...not like we're going to see anything remotely looking like that on the roads in at least 4 years (from Toyota at least).

[lpugfan2004]

I agree but it would be nice

[PuffNStuff]

dude..... thats the new supra! they are bringing it back the Toyota Supra FT-HS (i read that in a car design mag)

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by PuffNStuff

dude..... thats the new supra! they are bringing it back the Toyota Supra FT-HS (i read that in a car design mag)

And of course everything printed in magazines is factual right?

[lpugfan2004]

"Toyota’s FT-HS Concept is a separate vehicle from the Lexus LF-A, ending talk that the Lexus LF-A will be a Supra-replacement. Now it’s clear that Toyota’s replacement for the Supra is separate from the new Lexus supercar . The Toyota FT-HS Concept is about the size of a Lexus SC430 and is a rear wheel drive vehicle that employs an uprated version of the hybrid powertrain found in the Lexus GS450h. The hybrid power train is a combination of a 3.5 liter DOHC V6 petrol engine making 292hp mated to a 650V water-cooled electric motor making 197hp peak output.

The engineers of the Toyota FT-HS Concept had a few reasons for putting that hybrid power train in there. They had more than just environmental and fuel efficiency reasons for adding an electric motor to a conventional big displacement engine sports car formula. The sudden burst of power from an electric motor which runs at peak torque at all times can provide the driver a feeling of power boost similar to nitrous oxide.

The body style of the Toyota FT-HS Concept is a 2+2, and has a relatively long wheelbase for a sports car. It isn’t a bad thing, that way the battery pack can be positioned more strategically along the wheelbase, helping to achieve that magical 50:50 weight balance. Some of the styling cues are pretty funky, for example the dark thing you see on the front hood is actually the 3.5 liter V6’s engine cover poking out through the front hood. There is also a targa-style retractable roof, but retracting it renders the rear seats unusable."

SO the Supra replacement will be the Lexus LF-A (pictured below) and the FT-HS will be a new sports car produced by Toyota... the Supra will not be produced again

Spy shot of the Lexus LF-A the spoiler is not going to be on the production car it is meant for testing purposes and of course this may not be the most up to date spy photo it was the first one i found on google....