Japanese automaker Toyota has unveiled its new FT-86 II Concept at the ongoing 81st International Motor Show in Geneva.

The Toyota FT-86 II Concept features a long, low bonnet, high wings and rear-set cabin. It was created at Toyota’s European design studio ED2, where its styling was dubbed 'functional beauty'.

Rather than using a heavy, large displacement powertrain to secure performance, the FT-86 II returns to Toyota’s sporting roots by combining a free-revving boxer petrol engine with a compact and lightweight six-speed manual transmission and a low centre of gravity to achieve the best possible power to weight ratio, a statement said.

Both the powertrain and the driving position have been set as low and as far back as possible to optimize balance for maximum poise, high-speed stability and agility, it added.

With a front-engine/rear-wheel drive configuration, this gives the car lively, accessible performance that is easy to harness, according to the statement. – TradeArabia News Service