Toyota FT-HS
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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
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| Predecessor | Toyota Supra |
| Class | Hybrid Sport |
| Body style | 2+2 coupe |
| Layout | Front-engine, RWD |
| Engine | 3.5L V6 hybrid electric |
| Transmission | 4-Speed automatic |
| 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) |
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 (300 kW) and achieve 0-60 mph 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] However, as of 2012 neither the FT-HS nor any Supra replacements have been put into production.
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References [edit]
- ^ Toyota FT-HS World Premiere ROADandTRACK.com accessed January 3, 2007
- ^ Straightline - Detroit Auto Show: Toyota FT-HS, the responsible supercar accessed January 8, 2007
- ^ Toyota Wins First Race With a Hybrid
- ^ It's only a concept car for the Detroit auto show, but it might become the next Supra edmunds.com Inside Line accessed on December 27, 2006
- ^ Fuel costs shift Toyota product plans autobloggreen accessed on Nov 21, 2008
- ^ Peter Lyon (2009-01-16). "Moving Forward: Nissan GT-R Sedan, SUV and Lexus LF-A Still in the Works". Edmunds.com. Retrieved 2009-01-18. "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."
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Toyota FT-HS |
- Toyota Concept Vehicles -- FT-HS official website
- Toyota press release on the FT-HS
- The newest 2009 Toyota FT-HS Concept blueprints
