Scion FR-S Concept


Now, we know we have already seen two concepts- FT-86 and FT-86 II - for this vehicle, but will have to endure one more as Toyota has brought us yet another FT-86 concept. This time it has been revealed at the New York Auto Show under the Scion badge and it won?t go into production until Toyota finally brings their production version later this year at the Tokyo Motor Show. The Scion FR-S Concept is a preview version of a new model coming to the Scion brand next year.

"Scion is always experimenting with new things," said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. "The brand is iconic with the xB, adrenalized by the tC, and groundbreaking with the iQ. The FR-S will expand the brand into yet another new dimension that I know it is truly destined for."

Like with the other Toyota model, the Scion model is being inspired by the AE86 generation of the Corolla, better known as the Hachi-Roku, meaning "8-6" in Japanese. The concept is being built on a rear-wheel-drive platform and is powered by a 2.0-liter boxer front engine that can be mated with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission.

UPDATE 04/28/2011: Toyota has revealed a new video showing off the Scion FR-S concept’s revving engine. The sound should be the same or very similar for all three Scion FR-S / Toyota-Subaru FT-86 cars since they will all feature the same Boxer engine and exhaust setup. Hit the jump for the video.

UPDATE 05/20/2011: Testing is still underway for the Scion FR-S, and while it was circling the track, spy photographers were able to get a shot of the newly fitted and massive wing attached to the back. Seems a little exaggerated to us, but hey, we’ve waited so long to see this car in action that we will take just about anything they throw at us at this point. Check out the video after the jump.

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Scion FR-S Concept originally appeared on topspeed.com on Friday, 20 May 2011 19:00 EST.

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Mark Webber Jumps In Swimming Pool (Video)

With fastest in practice today ahead of the 2011 , it reminded us over at Formula1Fancast about happy times for the Australian.

Cast your minds back to the Monaco Grand Prix last year, Webber won the race closely followed by team-mate ...

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Yamaha YZR-M1 WGP 50th Anniversary Edition


Yahama has been around GP racing for the past 50 years and to commemorate this silver anniversary, the Japanese motorcycle maker will be unveiling a special livery for the YZR-M1 motorbike. Likewise, this special livery will also dress up the brand?s MotoGP racebikes at Assen TT and Laguna Seca.

As for what you need to look out for with the bike, the ?YZR-M1 WGP50th Anniversary Edition? livery will come in a unique red and white paint scheme that celebrates the two-tone livery of the Yamaha Factory Racing team. There?s also a special 50th anniversary logo that will be used by the team this season. This logo will be displayed on the fuel tank of the 2011 YZR-M1 bike, as well as on the uniforms of all the members of the Yamaha Factory Racing Team, and team riders Jorge Lorenzo, the reigning MotoGP World Champion and 2010 Rookie of the Year Ben Spies.

The bike will make its official debut at a special event on June 22, 2011 where it will be broken in by no less than Lorenzo and Spies themselves. That event is still a little over a month away so in the meantime, you can check out photos and a video of the special edition bike.

Yamaha YZR-M1 WGP 50th Anniversary Edition originally appeared on topspeed.com on Thursday, 19 May 2011 22:30 EST.

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Source: http://www.topspeed.com/motorcycles/motorcycle-reviews/yamaha/yamaha-yzr-m1-wgp-50th-anniversary-edition-ar109826.html

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