Toyota pleases European fans of… electric sports! It was presented in Japan a few months ago Japanese manufacturer shows muscles from a sports coupe very sharp look.
Discover the interior and exterior in the photos!
Toyota FT-Se concept: a coupe with a very sporty look
One thing can be said for sure, the coupe concept Toyota will not leave indifferent. racing car, 100% electricto measure The length is 4.38 meters only for Height 1.22 meters AND The width is 1.89 meters.
The very sharp front ends at a sharp hood. Huge all black grille on the lower part contrasts with the rest bright orange body. The light signature goes down to wheel level and gives it a very distinctive look, we love it!
Photo credit: Toyota @Denis MEUNIER The front is very sharp and the glossy black contrasts with the bright orange.
THE aerodynamic characteristics of the engineless vehicle for the concept seems to have been
engineers. Large air intakes on the shields allow cooling future batteries or the engine on the front axle. Then the air will come out from the base of the windshield.
Photo credit: Toyota @Denis MEUNIER Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires on the concept.
Part air flow will also go through the holes under the headlights and only seems to flow at the level of the rocker panels. Another opening is visible on the rear axle in the form of a side fin that unfolds.
Air coming through this hole will cool the brakes or battery/motor units. Finally, a rather impressive deployable spoiler rises when the car is launched.
Toyota FT-Se concept: futuristic interior
The FT-Se concept is sporty on the outside, but also on the inside. THE bucket seats, made with a carbon fiber structure, designed to provide a driving experience. The cockpit feel is authentic with a very slim dashboard, a rectangular steering wheel and two small screens on each side, as well as an instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. In addition, the instrument panel in a low position optimizes the driver’s field of vision on the road and/or track.
Finally, Toyota lights up the side safe for the environment, with the use of recycled and flexible materials on the door panels, for example, and the center console. These materials have been chosen to provide optimal comfort, especially on the track, where the knees are supported without pain.
Photo credit: Toyota @Denis MEUNIER The cabin of the coupe is made of several recycled plastics.
Toyota FT-Se concept: “Sports electric Toyota of the future”
But really why? FT-Se ? As a reminder, Toyota has only one 100% electric model in its current catalog bZ4X. With this concept, the Japanese manufacturer projects itself into the era 100% electric sportiness, which is still in its infancy.
In the near future, we can imagine this upcoming electric coupe joining the lineup Toyota GR, and compete with future very badass electric coupes: MG Cyberster, Caterham Project V, Tesla Roadster and even the future Alpine A110 is 100% electricwhich is expected by 2026.
Photo credit: Toyota @Denis MEUNIER
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Source: Auto Plus
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