Japanese legacy automaker Toyota initially debuted the FT-Se Concept at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo last October 26-November 5. According to motor1.com, Toyota may launch the production model of the two-seater coupe sometime after 2026.
Without further ado, here are the details we know so far about Toyota’s FT-Se (Future Toyota Sports electric) Concept.
Exterior design
According to Toyota’s recent press release, the FT-Se Concept sports a sophisticated, smooth silhouette of a two-seater sports car.
It is 4,380 mm long, 1,220 mm tall, and 1,895 mm wide, mirroring classic sports cars from the past. It has an innovative front design with smooth curves and aerodynamic lines. It also features unique trapezoid shapes and an aggressive rear spoiler.
Its front has oversized intakes and a larger grille opening. It also has vertical daytime running lights and sharp-edged fenders.
The back end features a huge diffuser, a small lip spoiler, and slim taillights.
Interior features
Toyota’s FT-Se Concept has a next-gen cockpit that offers smart controls and an engaging driving experience.
It sports a low instrument panel profile to improve the vehicle’s visibility. Its kneepads are also newly developed to ensure the driver and passenger’s protection against G-forces on regular roads or racetracks.
Its dashboard features a small horizontal screen that functions as the digital instrument cluster. It has another pair of smaller screens on each side of the yoke steering for more convenient access to functions and an infotainment system.
Technical details
The FT-Se illustrates an exciting future for sustainable high-performance sports cars. It integrates the expertise the automaker gained from TOYOTA GAZOO Racing.
FT-Se concept’s chief engineer, Fumihiko Hazama, reportedly told Top Gear magazine that the model has two motors for each axle to support all-wheel drive.
He further gauged the sports car to have an acceleration of 60 mph in just below three seconds. It also estimates the top speed to reach 155 mph.
Toyota also reportedly confirmed that the concept will use the same high-performance prismatic batteries the Lexus LF-ZC uses. It also hinted that the sports car will have a simulated “manual” gearbox that will arrive by 2026.
The FT-Se remains a concept, but the overall design already looks complete and could already be launched as a production model. That said, the final production product might not vary from the concept. As for the pricing, Toyota has to determine how much the model would cost when it arrives sometime after 2026.
