Toyota FT-1 Confirmed as Next-Gen Supra
Toyota has reportedly confirmed that the FT-1 will become the next-generation Supra.
The stunning concept took this year’s Detroit Auto Show by storm, and almost to the moment that it was unveiled, rumors started stirring that it would be the next-generation Supra. Now those rumors can come to a rest as it has been confirmed that the FT-1 will be produced as the next great sports car by the Japanese automaker.
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But that’s not all, as an entry-level coupe is rumored to also be in the works that will be slotted under the Scion FR-S and will be priced at around $16,000. The entry-level sports car’s development is rumored to be headed by Tetsuya Tada, the GT86’s chief engineer. Sources say that both next-generation coupes will form the base for a whole range of sports cars that will start joining Toyota’s lineup starting in 2016. As for what will be under the hood of the entry-level coupe, Toyota is exploring a 1.5-liter hybrid powertrain and is hoping for a 2017 debut.
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(Ed.: The sentence “Toyota has confirmed that the FT-1 will become the next-generation Supra,” has been edited to “Toyota has reportedly confirmed that the FT-1 will become the next-generation Supra” to clarify the facts of the matter.)
[Source: Motoring.com.au]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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I read this article and got confused right away! This article has a heading about the Toyota FT-1 Concept but the article spends most of the wordage about an entry level $16K car below that of the FR-S. There is only two sentences about the Toyota FT-1 Concept and it was generalized. The more details are concerning the entry level 2016 vehicle.
Is the head lightd led and they should fit a 3 litre twin turbo