| Toyota FT-HS Concept | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 2007 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Concept car |
| Body style | 2-door2+2 coupé |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 3.5LV6hybrid electric |
| Transmission | 4-speedautomatic |
| 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 | |
TheToyota FT-HS is ahybridsports carconcept introduced at the2007 North American International Auto Show.Calty Design Research designed the concept. FT-HS stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sport.[1]
The goal of the rear wheel drive hybridpowertrain 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 LV6 and an electric motor in a manner similar to theLexus 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]
The2+2 vehicle features a unique retractable roof similar to atarga 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 fromAutomotive News indicated that a production version was no longer being considered.[5] However, a January 2009 article fromEdmunds 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 theToyota FT-1 concept, which inspired thefifth generation Toyota Supra that went into production in 2019.[7] Many of the FT-HS concept's styling cues were also used in theToyota 86 series developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru.
It's only a concept car for the Detroit auto show, but it might become the next Supra
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.
