Scion Introduces FR-S Sports Coupe Concept at 2011 New York Auto Show
The FR-S is a true “scion,” born into a lengthy history of Toyota performance cars and motorsports. The sports coupe is mostly inspired by the AE86 generation of the Corolla, better known as the Hachi-Roku, meaning “8-6” in Japanese. The coupe is lightweight and well balanced, making it a solid choice for driving enthusiasts.
The FR-S is powered by a 2.0-litre boxer engine in a front-engine rear-wheel drive configuration. The engine’s compact size and shape allows the FR-S’ powertrain to be mounted lower and further towards the rear, giving the car a lower centre of gravity and a dynamically favourable front-to-rear weight ratio.
The flat-four can mate with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The manual offers quick and precise shifts with a short-throw, while the automatic transmission features aggressive, sporty shifts that are initiated by steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. Power is distributed effectively via a limited slip differential.
The front fenders protrude upward, making space for the massive monoblock Five Axis 20x8.5-inch wheels, while the muscular rear fenders are widened to house the 20x10.5-inch wheels, emphasizing the FR-S’ staggered stance and rear-wheel-drive setup.
The rear features a rear diffuser that is a work of art...low and wide with dual exhaust exits that contribute towards the excellent aerodynamics.
The concept car features four-piston calliper front brakes that clamp down on monstrous 18-inch annular carbon ceramic matrix rotors that are fixed to the wheels by a centre locking nut. We can only hope these get released on the production model.
Hopefully there isn’t too much difference between the concept and the production car if it goes ahead. Here’s hoping STI and TRD get their hands on this and turn it in to something special.
Concept Dimensions
Length - 4272mm
Width - 1816mm
Height - 1203mm
Front Track - 1569mm
Rear Track - 1521mm
Wheelbase - 2570mm
