Toyota FT HS Concept
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 and suggests that it could fill the place of the
Toyota Supra.
FT-HS stands for Future
Toyota Hybrid Sport.
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 e
lectric 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. Since the debut of this concept,
Toyota has exhibited such technology in the
Supra HV-R race car.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.
An August 2008 article from
Automotive News indicated that a production version was no longer being considered.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"
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