Engineering:Toyota FT-HS
| Toyota FT-HS Concept | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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 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]
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
- Toyota concept vehicles, 2000-2009
References
- ↑ Monticello, Mike (December 2006). "Toyota FT-HS World Premiere". Road and Track (US). http://www.roadandtrack.com/article.asp?section_id=15&article_id=4440.
- ↑ Smith, Kevin (January 7, 2007). "Detroit Auto Show: Toyota FT-HS, the responsible supercar". Edmunds. http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/2105.
- ↑ "Toyota". http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=121759.
- ↑ Oldham, Scott (December 24, 2006). "Detroit Auto Show: Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept". Inside Line. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=118933. "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). https://www.autoblog.com/2008/08/16/fuel-costs-shift-toyota-product-plans-fj-crusier-and-new-supra/.
- ↑ Lyon, Peter (January 16, 2009). "Moving Forward: Nissan GT-R Sedan, SUV and Lexus LF-A Still in the Works". Edmunds.com. http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/News/articleId=139967. "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). https://www.motor1.com/news/315221/2020-toyota-supra-production-start/.
External links
- Toyota Concept Vehicles -- FT-HS official website
- Toyota press release on the FT-HS[yes|permanent dead link|dead link}}]
- The newest 2009 Toyota FT-HS Concept blueprints
 |  |
