There are plenty of contradictory rumors regarding the Toyota GT 86 / scion FR-S sedan and convertible however Motor Trend is news each are slated for production.
According to their sources, the corporate can introduce the FR-S convertible in october. this means the automobile might be the all-new model that descendant vice chairman Doug Murtha recently confirmed for the Los Angeles automobile Show.
Regardless, the model was previewed by the GT 86 Open conception and speculation suggests it’ll weigh a minimum of 60 lbs (27 kg) quite the machine. whereas it’s expected to use the acquainted 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine that creates 200 bhp (149 kW), it ought to have a re-tuned suspension to catch up on the added weight.
In 2016, the corporate is predicted to supply a GT 86 / FR-S sedan. it’ll reportedly be 20 inches (508mm) longer than the machine and have a four inch (101mm) taller roofline. Whereas the automobile does not sound significantly convenient, one designer told the magazine it’ll well seat four adults.
Power can reportedly be provided by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that develops quite 300 bhp (223 kW). There also are rumors regarding an all-wheel drive hybrid variant that might value about $50,000.
