Lights are the illuminating parts of a vehicle. Installing lights in your vehicle is very important because it is necessary for night driving. A tail light serves many purposes such as providing safety and a better look also. The headlight in the front side enhances the look of a vehicle as well as provides light for night driving. But do you know why tail lights are important? During the night driving tail lights are used to warn the vehicles which are in the backside. Especially it warns the vehicle backside that you are applying brake because when you press your vehicle’s brake then it emits. And this gives the warning to the driver of backside vehicle to slow down their speed. Tail lights are needed much when you are driving through poorly lit areas. Tail lights are also called tail lamp, rear tail lamp or stop lamp.
Here we are talking about Toyota tail lights. Toyota tail lights are made up of fine materials and can be found easily. Toyota tail lights are made in such a way that they meet all the DOT specifications. Meeting DOT specifications means that they are safe and legal. You can find Toyota tail lights in many different styles and shapes. These tail lights are made for every Toyota’s model and are available at very cheaper rates. Some common Toyota tail lights for different models are:
- Toyota Celica JDM Black Tail lights (00-05) — $110 – $20.
- Toyota AE86 Corolla Trueno JDM Tail Lights (83-87) — $210 – $220.
- Toyota Corolla Black Altezza Tail lights (98-02) — $150 – $160.
- Toyota Celica Chrome Altezza Tail Lights (00-05) — $100 – $110.
These are some common Toyota tail lights which can be found over the website. But apart from these you can also tail lights for other Toyota’s model such as 4Runner, Camry, Celica, Corolla, FJ Cruiser, Landcruiser, Solara, Tacoma, Tercel and Tundra. Toyota is one of the best automobile manufacturing companies of the world so it is necessary to put some high quality Toyota tail lights only. When you go to a dealer for buying Toyota tail lights then you may have to pay different types of taxes or showroom price. This means expensive tail lights. But when you buy Toyota tail lights over the internet then these things get reduced to a large extent. And you find the tail lights at a very cheaper and affordable price. All you have to do is to visit the web page, choose your model and then choose the type of tail lights you need for your Toyota vehicle. All these things can be done by sitting in home only. Toyota tail lights are easy to install also. You just have to unbolt some screw and then replace the old one with the new one. There is no need to call a mechanic for this.
Toyota tail lights are available in various types such as Euro, Smoked and Chrome. You can choose from these different types of Toyota tail lights, which one is best for you. Apart from these, a new form of Toyota lights is available called LED tail lights. These LED tail lights are superb in performance and the best about these LED tail lights is that they cannot get fused. When you go to a market you will find various types of advertising and comments such as unbreakable tail lights or plastic tail lights available. But this is not true because tail lights are always made from breakable plastics. Over the internet you will find various types of sales and discounts on Toyota tail lights.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
The Corolla AE86 Buyers Guide
The Corolla AE86 was first introduced by Toyota in 1983, and was available until 1987. The AE86 often times was called the Hachi Roku, meaning "eight-six" in Japanese. This was the fifth generation of Corollas at the time, and it was a coupe. Since it was the sixth revision of the E80 model, it was given the E86 title. Here are some important things to know about the Corolla AE86.
AE86 Engine/Technical Specifications
The engine was a fuel injected four cylinder located in the front of the car. It created 104 foot pounds of torque, and 130 PS (97kW) of power. It was modified for the United States to have a little less power to accommodate the emissions standards of the time. It was originally a five speed manual, but automatic transmissions came later. The Corolla GTS model later only had the manual transmission. It was a twin cam 1587 CC 4A-GE engine, that also had an optional limited slip differential. It had an independent rear suspension, as well as stabilizer bars at both ends. Depending on what model the car is, there could be a different rear differential. The 4A-GE had a 6.7 inch rear differential, while the 3A-4U and 4A-C models had a 6.38 rear differential. The car also featured ventilated disc brakes. It had a fuel tank of about 13 gallons, and since it was not the most powerful, had decent fuel efficiency for the time.
Performance
When it came to performance, the AE86 was not that bad, although not great. It went from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about eight seconds. Even with that poor acceleration, it still got to a quarter of a mile in about 15 or 16 seconds. It had a top speed of about 125 miles per hour. It had a 130 hp/tone power to weight ration.
Body Styles
There were two variations in the AE86, the Levin and the Trueno. There were two styles for each. One was a two door coupe version. The other was a three door hatchback. The taillights and headlights of the cars were different, with one having popup lights and the other having rectangular lights. The coupe was just a little bit lighter. There were also two different versions to come out by year. The 1983 to 1985 models were known as the Zenki. The 1986 to 1987 models were known as the Kouki.
Corolla GTS vs. Corolla SR5
If you are buying one of these two different models, you should be aware of the differences. The GTS was only available in 1985 and on, and because of this, it was able to have more horse power in the engine. It had 112 horse power compared to only 87 for the SR5 model. It also created much more torque than the SR5.
Corolla AE86 Price
The ultimate part of the AE86 would be the price. Remember, it's now around a 25 year old car. If it is in good condition, some may be in the $5,000 to $6,000 range. Most are probably not in the best of shape, and shouldn't be more than a couple of thousand dollars.
AE86 Engine/Technical Specifications
The engine was a fuel injected four cylinder located in the front of the car. It created 104 foot pounds of torque, and 130 PS (97kW) of power. It was modified for the United States to have a little less power to accommodate the emissions standards of the time. It was originally a five speed manual, but automatic transmissions came later. The Corolla GTS model later only had the manual transmission. It was a twin cam 1587 CC 4A-GE engine, that also had an optional limited slip differential. It had an independent rear suspension, as well as stabilizer bars at both ends. Depending on what model the car is, there could be a different rear differential. The 4A-GE had a 6.7 inch rear differential, while the 3A-4U and 4A-C models had a 6.38 rear differential. The car also featured ventilated disc brakes. It had a fuel tank of about 13 gallons, and since it was not the most powerful, had decent fuel efficiency for the time.
Performance
When it came to performance, the AE86 was not that bad, although not great. It went from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about eight seconds. Even with that poor acceleration, it still got to a quarter of a mile in about 15 or 16 seconds. It had a top speed of about 125 miles per hour. It had a 130 hp/tone power to weight ration.
Body Styles
There were two variations in the AE86, the Levin and the Trueno. There were two styles for each. One was a two door coupe version. The other was a three door hatchback. The taillights and headlights of the cars were different, with one having popup lights and the other having rectangular lights. The coupe was just a little bit lighter. There were also two different versions to come out by year. The 1983 to 1985 models were known as the Zenki. The 1986 to 1987 models were known as the Kouki.
Corolla GTS vs. Corolla SR5
If you are buying one of these two different models, you should be aware of the differences. The GTS was only available in 1985 and on, and because of this, it was able to have more horse power in the engine. It had 112 horse power compared to only 87 for the SR5 model. It also created much more torque than the SR5.
Corolla AE86 Price
The ultimate part of the AE86 would be the price. Remember, it's now around a 25 year old car. If it is in good condition, some may be in the $5,000 to $6,000 range. Most are probably not in the best of shape, and shouldn't be more than a couple of thousand dollars.
Friday, April 16, 2010
AE86 Trueno
The 1986 Corolla is one of those cars that is just timeless. A light weight chassis that never was the fastest car or the had the most advance cutting edge technology, but was a car that had a cult following then, and that has a huge cult following now. To start off toyota week here at 7 Solutions lets look at “Drift Kings” (Keiichi Tsuchiya) favorite car to drive, ever. Now that’s a statement from the famous Le Mans, Formula D1 Drift, Nascar, Group A driver.
GT-S specifications
Chassis Code: AE86 (AE88 in USDM)
Horsepower: 112 hp (84 kW) @ 6600 rpm* Torque: 97 ft·lbf (132 N·m) @ 4800 rpm*
Weight: approximately 2200 lb (998 kg) to 2400 lb (1089 kg)
Engine: 4AGE, 1587 cc
Engine Type: DOHC 16-valve Inline-4 AFM Multiport Fuel Injection w/T-VIS
Transmission: T50, 8-bolt flywheel
Injector Size: approx. 180 cc, low impedance
Compression: 9.4:1
Differential: 6.7″ Open (T282) or optional LSD (USA Only) (T283) with 4.30:1 Ratio, 2-pinion
Wheels/Tires: 14×5.5″ +27 mm Offset Rims with 185/60-14 82H Tires (195/60-14 85H for 86+ models)
First 7 Digits of VIN: JT2AE88V
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
The Legendary Toyota AE86
Perhaps the most popular 1980s sports car to come out of Japan was the Toyota AE86. Often known as the Hachi-Roku, which means eight-six in Japanese, the sports car became incredibly well liked especially after its appearances in the Japanese manga and anime series called Initial D. The Toyota AE86, which was first introduced in 1983, is also famous for being the last small, rear wheel drive coupe.
The car came in two different body styles, the Levin and the Trueno. They were essentially the same thing, with the only difference coming in the shape of its headlights. More variations between the two models later came in 1986, when Toyota changed the tail lights and hatchback styles as well. The cars produced before this change were commonly called "Zenki", which is Japanese for "early period". Toyota AE86 cars made with the new changes were called "Kouki", which unsurprisingly means "latter period" in Japanese.
The sports car was also very popular at car shows and was used in various racing sports, particularly circuit racing and rally driving. Even now, after it has been discontinued, the car remains popular in rally circles and club races. The car was particularly adept at cornering, especially when it was going downhill. As a result, this made it a very common car for mountain pass street races in Japan, known as hashiriyas. The sports car was light, quite powerful, easily modifiable and balanced very well. Keiichi Tsuchiya, the legendary racer in Japan known as Dori-Kin, or "drift king", had also used the car. In fact, with the Toyota AE86, Keiichi Tsuchiya popularized the sport of drifting. To this day it is still popular in drifting competitions because of its fantastic cornering and early association with the sport.
The Japanese manga and anime series, Initial D, also sparked a new interest in the car among automobile and drifting fans all over the world. The car remains so well received that it has been featured in the high-selling, realistic videogame racing series Gran Turismo. Because of its recent attention, the resale value of the car has increased.
The car was originally released in North America under the Corolla name, which stood for "crown of a flower" and came out in 3 different versions. It was also fairly popular in North America, as one version known as the GT-S stayed in production until 1991. The AE86 sports car was also released in Australia under the name Sprinter, but unfortunately, it did not sell so well because the stock engine was poor. However, many Australian car enthusiasts switched the engine and it has been stayed popular for rally and track racing due to its good handling.
Even though it has been over twenty years since its release, the legendary car is still highly regarded among car enthusiasts due to its wonderful handling and drifting abilities. It continues to gain fame years later since it has been featured in many different car shows, cartoons, games and television series. Since it was also the last of its kind and was used by the legendary drift king, Keiichi Tsuchiya, it looks like the Toyota AE86 is here to stay and drift for years to come.
The car came in two different body styles, the Levin and the Trueno. They were essentially the same thing, with the only difference coming in the shape of its headlights. More variations between the two models later came in 1986, when Toyota changed the tail lights and hatchback styles as well. The cars produced before this change were commonly called "Zenki", which is Japanese for "early period". Toyota AE86 cars made with the new changes were called "Kouki", which unsurprisingly means "latter period" in Japanese.
The sports car was also very popular at car shows and was used in various racing sports, particularly circuit racing and rally driving. Even now, after it has been discontinued, the car remains popular in rally circles and club races. The car was particularly adept at cornering, especially when it was going downhill. As a result, this made it a very common car for mountain pass street races in Japan, known as hashiriyas. The sports car was light, quite powerful, easily modifiable and balanced very well. Keiichi Tsuchiya, the legendary racer in Japan known as Dori-Kin, or "drift king", had also used the car. In fact, with the Toyota AE86, Keiichi Tsuchiya popularized the sport of drifting. To this day it is still popular in drifting competitions because of its fantastic cornering and early association with the sport.
The Japanese manga and anime series, Initial D, also sparked a new interest in the car among automobile and drifting fans all over the world. The car remains so well received that it has been featured in the high-selling, realistic videogame racing series Gran Turismo. Because of its recent attention, the resale value of the car has increased.
The car was originally released in North America under the Corolla name, which stood for "crown of a flower" and came out in 3 different versions. It was also fairly popular in North America, as one version known as the GT-S stayed in production until 1991. The AE86 sports car was also released in Australia under the name Sprinter, but unfortunately, it did not sell so well because the stock engine was poor. However, many Australian car enthusiasts switched the engine and it has been stayed popular for rally and track racing due to its good handling.
Even though it has been over twenty years since its release, the legendary car is still highly regarded among car enthusiasts due to its wonderful handling and drifting abilities. It continues to gain fame years later since it has been featured in many different car shows, cartoons, games and television series. Since it was also the last of its kind and was used by the legendary drift king, Keiichi Tsuchiya, it looks like the Toyota AE86 is here to stay and drift for years to come.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Corolla involve in HDPE Program (Part 2)
HPDE 2
To document the number of hours logged in each group, NASA has the HPDE passport. You record each session and when you think you're ready, you have an instructor ride along to determine if you can move up.
For those graduating from Group 1, HPDE 2 offers the first chance of a solo flight. While this group shares the track with Group 1 and the same passing zones, the fact no one's there to show you how to correct your line, when to brake, or what to do in traffic will significantly slow your pace the first couple of times out.
In the corners, the pace is still slow, even for the Corolla on street tires. Group 2 assumes you know the track rules and spends its download sessions working on how to interact with the others out there. It's also a great place to start when you're completely unfamiliar with a new track or just want to get comfortable in traffic. Most drivers are ready for Group 2 after just a couple of weekend sessions.
HPDE 3
By the time you've moved up to Group 3, you've probably realized you're not as fast as you think. And at this level, just like 1 and 2, it's the driver's fault, not the hardware. Most competent drivers with stock cars, even Evos and Porsches, stay here to hone their skills. Group 3 preps you for fender-to-fender racing and open passing. Passing zones are still restricted in corners, but depending on the group and track, the group leader will open up passing on more of the track and point-bys are no longer required.
Here is also where the group works on the intricate details of faster ways to negotiate the track and how to alter a racing line to set up for a pass. This, unfortunately, is also the limit of our Project Corolla. With street tires and little power, overtaking someone at corner exit just means I have 50 feet before I get passed right back. But there's no shame in being known as the slow car in a fast group, especially when you can keep up with others in the corners. Most drivers have at least 10 track sessions under their belt before they're ready for Group 3.
HPDE 4 and Time Trials
While HPDE programs will vary from region to region, Group 4 is typically reserved for tuned or very fast cars on R-compound tires running for points in the Time Trials series. It's open passing and meant for only the most seasoned drivers running at full race pace. While having a fast car isn't required, it will make the difference between having fun and being a moving speed bump. Project Corolla still has a long way to go before I can even consider running it at this level.
If the track bug has bitten you bad enough, you might consider buying a dedicated track car to save your daily from the punishment of track abuse. You don't have to get a caged-out trailer queen from the get-go, but having something you can strip out, drive to the track and not be afraid to put into the dirt will help you squeeze out that last tenth of speed. While I bought Project Corolla for its weight, simplicity, rear-wheel-drive layout and cargo capacity, there are far more reliable and faster cars out there. Bang for the buck, I'd suggest an early-90s Civic with a stock engine, sticky tires, mild suspension work and pads. It won't blow up on you and is easy to learn in.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Corolla involve in HDPE Program (Part 1)
The whole point of starting Project Corolla was to get a lot of track time. You might think we get enough of that, but someone has to run all the fancy technology when we perform our shootouts. The geek with his head buried in a computer or standing behind the radar gun giving the thumbs up always turns out to be me. So I've been squeezing in precious seat time at weekend track events run by the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) with my not so precious beater.
In addition to its grassroots race series, NASA gives equal emphasis to getting average guys with their own cars, modified or not, out onto the circuit using its High Performance Driving Event (HPDE) program. It's not fender-to-fender racing, so there are no licenses or physical examinations. It's incredibly easy to sign up and get set for your first track session.
Just click your way to NASA membership online (at www.nasaproracing.com) for $40, then register on the same site for the track event in your region that you want to run in. All you have to pay on top of that is the cost of the event you choose to attend. And buy a helmet if you don't already have one. Events range from $125 to $200 a day, depending on the track, or $200 to $350 a weekend. And the events typically run on Saturday through Sunday, once a month.
While other local organizations offer similar events, the appeal of NASA's HPDE program is that it's geared for drivers and cars of all types. We've seen anything from newbies in rental Auroras to rich guys in Ford GTs and Radicals, so there's little restriction on your car or how it's built, as long as it's safe. Drivers are placed according to experience in one of four groups, each with a different track pace and passing rules. That way, there's no one blocking you or charging up your ass even if you are in an Evo.
After each of the four 20-minute sessions, the groups gather for a download meeting, led by the NASA group instructor who has watched the entire session and constructively discusses what happened, then presents you with another set of exercises to practice. All this is to bring drivers to a level of competence to eventually race in Time Trials or one of many spec race series. NASA also provides one of the most friendly and professional atmospheres around compared to other smaller organizations. Because HPDE instructors are also experienced NASA racers, they are far more patient and have, for the most part, advanced through the same HPDE experience, so they know where you're coming from.
For those going to the track for the first time, the procedure is simple; show up, dump your gear, get registered (if you haven't already done so online), look up your assigned number, then get your car and helmet teched. Tech inspection is mandatory. On street cars, officials check brakes, wheel bearings, brake lights, seats, belts, ensure both battery posts are covered, and that your helmet is Snell 2000 or better. You should also have your car number taped to both sides of your car when you roll into tech inspection.
For cars running four-point race harnesses, NASA requires a DOT-approved model and strongly suggests at least five points. I suggest you bring an unmodified car, since it's easier to tech and much less likely to blow up. The inspection form is available online and should be printed out the night before to hand to the inspector.
Once you're teched, be ready for the all-important morning drivers' meeting, usually at 7:45am. From there, each group splits off for their first briefing and roll call. If you're not there when they call your name in the morning, you don't get to run for the rest of the day-no exceptions. At the first drivers' meeting, you're handed a wristband acknowledging your attendance, and a sticker or card that gets you on track for the following run session. After the meeting, all you have to do is wait for your group's session time and pre-grid at the pit entrance 10 minutes before. There will be a line-up of instructors for you to pick a ride with. After you come off track, take a minute to check tire pressures while they're still hot, then head to your group's download session for your ticket to go back on track.
HPDE 1
To get the whole HPDE experience and shake down Project Corolla, I started off with a day at beginner level. Group 1 is geared for those on track for the first time and there's always an instructor (usually one of the race group drivers) riding with you to show the line, what to watch for, basic track etiquette, and keep you from making an idiot of yourself. Morning starts with an introduction on how to interact on track, flags and point-bys. Although passing is allowed, it's restricted to the straights. And since Project Corolla will probably never outrun most of the newer cars, my hand is always out the window down the straights, waving others by. But most in this group are still too busy keeping their knuckles white and not looking in the mirrors to even think about passing. Even those who think they are fast are encouraged to start in Group 1. If you really are as experienced as you think, the group leader will kick you up to the next group.
In addition to its grassroots race series, NASA gives equal emphasis to getting average guys with their own cars, modified or not, out onto the circuit using its High Performance Driving Event (HPDE) program. It's not fender-to-fender racing, so there are no licenses or physical examinations. It's incredibly easy to sign up and get set for your first track session.
Just click your way to NASA membership online (at www.nasaproracing.com) for $40, then register on the same site for the track event in your region that you want to run in. All you have to pay on top of that is the cost of the event you choose to attend. And buy a helmet if you don't already have one. Events range from $125 to $200 a day, depending on the track, or $200 to $350 a weekend. And the events typically run on Saturday through Sunday, once a month.
While other local organizations offer similar events, the appeal of NASA's HPDE program is that it's geared for drivers and cars of all types. We've seen anything from newbies in rental Auroras to rich guys in Ford GTs and Radicals, so there's little restriction on your car or how it's built, as long as it's safe. Drivers are placed according to experience in one of four groups, each with a different track pace and passing rules. That way, there's no one blocking you or charging up your ass even if you are in an Evo.
After each of the four 20-minute sessions, the groups gather for a download meeting, led by the NASA group instructor who has watched the entire session and constructively discusses what happened, then presents you with another set of exercises to practice. All this is to bring drivers to a level of competence to eventually race in Time Trials or one of many spec race series. NASA also provides one of the most friendly and professional atmospheres around compared to other smaller organizations. Because HPDE instructors are also experienced NASA racers, they are far more patient and have, for the most part, advanced through the same HPDE experience, so they know where you're coming from.
For those going to the track for the first time, the procedure is simple; show up, dump your gear, get registered (if you haven't already done so online), look up your assigned number, then get your car and helmet teched. Tech inspection is mandatory. On street cars, officials check brakes, wheel bearings, brake lights, seats, belts, ensure both battery posts are covered, and that your helmet is Snell 2000 or better. You should also have your car number taped to both sides of your car when you roll into tech inspection.
For cars running four-point race harnesses, NASA requires a DOT-approved model and strongly suggests at least five points. I suggest you bring an unmodified car, since it's easier to tech and much less likely to blow up. The inspection form is available online and should be printed out the night before to hand to the inspector.
Once you're teched, be ready for the all-important morning drivers' meeting, usually at 7:45am. From there, each group splits off for their first briefing and roll call. If you're not there when they call your name in the morning, you don't get to run for the rest of the day-no exceptions. At the first drivers' meeting, you're handed a wristband acknowledging your attendance, and a sticker or card that gets you on track for the following run session. After the meeting, all you have to do is wait for your group's session time and pre-grid at the pit entrance 10 minutes before. There will be a line-up of instructors for you to pick a ride with. After you come off track, take a minute to check tire pressures while they're still hot, then head to your group's download session for your ticket to go back on track.
HPDE 1
To get the whole HPDE experience and shake down Project Corolla, I started off with a day at beginner level. Group 1 is geared for those on track for the first time and there's always an instructor (usually one of the race group drivers) riding with you to show the line, what to watch for, basic track etiquette, and keep you from making an idiot of yourself. Morning starts with an introduction on how to interact on track, flags and point-bys. Although passing is allowed, it's restricted to the straights. And since Project Corolla will probably never outrun most of the newer cars, my hand is always out the window down the straights, waving others by. But most in this group are still too busy keeping their knuckles white and not looking in the mirrors to even think about passing. Even those who think they are fast are encouraged to start in Group 1. If you really are as experienced as you think, the group leader will kick you up to the next group.
The Ironic of Corolla AE86
One of the most influential Toyota cars in popular culture is the Corolla AE86. In many regions it's affectionately known as the Hachi in reference to Hachi-Roku, Japanese words that mean 'eight-six'.
The AE86 makes up part of the Corolla's 5th generation series that was first introduced in 1983, it being the 6th version. It enjoyed a cult following in Japan in the '80s.
Currently, any search for "AE86" online will no doubt present you with results relating to the art of drifting, an association with the car that will ensure that this car model is re-introduced to car enthusiasts in generations to come.
It is said to be a great candidate for rallying and drifting because of its rear-wheel drive attribute.
"Rear wheel drive limited slip differential configuration, low vehicle weight, good balance, a 5-speed manual gearbox, ventilated disc brakes, MacPherson strut style independent suspension in front and a four-link live axle with coil springs for the rear, stabilizer bars (sway bars) at both ends, and a relatively powerful and easy to tune 4-cylinder engine." - Drift Japan.
Recently, the AE86 has featured in the latest offering of the popular Need For Speed video game series, Need For Speed Pro Street. It also has presence in the manga/anime series, initial D.
With street racing, rallying and many owners proudly tuning up their AE86 cars and showing their work on the web, this Corolla model is far from being forgotten anytime soon.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Classic inspires Toyota concept
Toyota has looked to its classic Corolla AE86 for inspiration for its latest sports concept.
The new concept made its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota said that in its day the AE86 became a must-have model for rallying and circuit racing, with its front-engine, rear-wheel drive powertrain, compact dimensions, light weight, impeccable balance and strong power-to-weight ratio.
The FT-86 Sports Concept previews a new- generation Toyota sports car which was designed to recapture the spirit of the AE86. It shares its front-engine, rear-wheel drive credentials and like the original car the FT-86 is designed to be driver-orientated.
It is equipped with a 2-litre petrol engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. It has compact dimensions, light weight and a low centre gravity.
The concept gets a front-engine, rear-wheel drive format and Toyota says this powertrain delivers lively performance with engaging dynamic abilities.
Measuring 4160mm long overall, the concept has been rendered as compact as possible.
Toyota says the cockpit gets widespread use of sporting, ultra- lightweight components and finishes that support the car's balanced weight distribution and power-to-weight ratio.
The FT-86 is 1,760mm wide and 1,260mm tall, with a 2,570mm wheelbase.
It rides on 19-inch wheels shod with 225/40R19 tyres.
The new concept made its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota said that in its day the AE86 became a must-have model for rallying and circuit racing, with its front-engine, rear-wheel drive powertrain, compact dimensions, light weight, impeccable balance and strong power-to-weight ratio.
The FT-86 Sports Concept previews a new- generation Toyota sports car which was designed to recapture the spirit of the AE86. It shares its front-engine, rear-wheel drive credentials and like the original car the FT-86 is designed to be driver-orientated.
It is equipped with a 2-litre petrol engine with a six-speed manual gearbox. It has compact dimensions, light weight and a low centre gravity.
The concept gets a front-engine, rear-wheel drive format and Toyota says this powertrain delivers lively performance with engaging dynamic abilities.
Measuring 4160mm long overall, the concept has been rendered as compact as possible.
Toyota says the cockpit gets widespread use of sporting, ultra- lightweight components and finishes that support the car's balanced weight distribution and power-to-weight ratio.
The FT-86 is 1,760mm wide and 1,260mm tall, with a 2,570mm wheelbase.
It rides on 19-inch wheels shod with 225/40R19 tyres.
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