Posts Tagged FT-86

This isn’t exactly breaking news, but Toyota and Subaru have announced a joint venture. It’s called the FT-86, and is billed as a new breed of lightweight, rear-wheel drive, 2+2 coupe.

Ooooh Sexy!

Like the original AE-86 from Toyota, the FT-86 should emphasis balanced handling, and the Japanese concept of Jinba ittai or “Horse and rider as one”. (Thank you Mazda for bringing that one to my attention ). This concept of Jinba ittai really strikes a cord with me, and I don’t think modern car manufacturers give it enough credence.

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