The Toyota FT-HS is a hybrid sports car concept introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show. Calty Design Research designed the concept. FT-HS stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sport.[1]
| Toyota FT-HS Concept | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Hybrid Sport |
| Body style | 2+2 coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 hybrid electric |
| Transmission | 4-Speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 104.33 in (2,650 mm) |
| Length | 170.27 in (4,325 mm) |
| Width | 73.23 in (1,860 mm) |
| Height | 50.79 in (1,290 mm) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Toyota Supra (A80) |
| Successor | |
The goal of the rear wheel drive hybrid powertrain is to produce 400 hp (298 kW) and achieve 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in around 4 seconds. This is accomplished by combining a 3.5 L V6 and an electric motor in a manner similar to the Lexus GS450h. Unlike the GS (and virtually all other current hybrids), a production version of the FT-HS would make use of a capacitor system designed specifically for quick charging and increased performance.[2] Since the debut of this concept, Toyota has exhibited such technology in the Supra HV-R race car.[3]
The 2+2 vehicle features a unique retractable roof similar to a targa top. The rear seats would be folded down when the roof is retracted, however.
In spite of the FT-HS being only a concept vehicle, Toyota's desired starting price for such a vehicle is stated to be in the mid $30,000 range.[4]
An August 2008 article from Automotive News indicated that a production version was no longer being considered.[5] However, a January 2009 article from Edmunds Inside Line states that "the V6 Supra replacement is still in the pipeline and is set for an early 2011 debut".[6] The FT-HS concept was eventually succeeded in 2014 by the Toyota FT-1 concept, which inspired the fifth generation Toyota Supra that went into production in 2019.[7] Many of the FT-HS concept's styling cues were also used in the Toyota 86 series developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Monticello, Mike (December 2006). "Toyota FT-HS World Premiere". Road and Track. US. Archived from the original on July 6, 2009.
- ^ Smith, Kevin (January 7, 2007). "Detroit Auto Show: Toyota FT-HS, the responsible supercar". Edmunds. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007.
- ^ "Toyota".
- ^ Oldham, Scott (December 24, 2006). "Detroit Auto Show: Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept". Inside Line. Archived from the original on January 5, 2007.
It's only a concept car for the Detroit auto show, but it might become the next Supra
- ^ Abuelsamid, Sam (August 16, 2008). "Fuel costs shift Toyota product plans, FJ Cruiser and new Supra dead". Autoblog. US. Retrieved May 17, 2018.
- ^ Lyon, Peter (January 16, 2009). "Moving Forward: Nissan GT-R Sedan, SUV and Lexus LF-A Still in the Works". Edmunds.com. Archived from the original on January 21, 2009. Retrieved January 18, 2009.
News out of Toyota City also reveals that the V6 Supra replacement is still in the pipeline and is set for an early 2011 debut.
- ^ Karr, Anthony (25 March 2019). "First 2020 Toyota Supra Rolls Off Magna Steyr Assembly Lines". Motor1. US. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
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