Geneva Motor Show 2011

FTM · 1 Mar 2011 at 10:36

not bad at all..be interesting to see if toyota go with their own turbo engine or use the subaru engine (can the flat 4 give a decent co2 rating to make people want to buy this without being stung for top end road tax?)

if you want to make a coupe that will sell well in the current economic climate its no good saddling it with high running costs..just look at the mazda rx-8, it bleeds money!

the alfa looks gorgeous! in black the rear end would look like a batmobile!

Booner! · 1 Mar 2011 at 13:41

I want that FT86!

mysticsniper · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:13

The new Lamborghini Aventador looks amazing, but at £202k, is should be :eek:

NathWraith · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:15

Lashout_UK said:
Here you go:

*sweet ass pics of toyota*

OH MY GOD OH MY GOD OH MY GOD

Do want! Man I better get saving. Any more details?

rypt · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:18

Booner! said:
I want that FT86!

+100

Gibbo · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:41

They need to do that FT-86 with a more powerful option too, there has to be a 300-400BHP varient.

Greebo · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:50

Going Thursday with my boss, coming back Saturday.

He's ordered one of these

http://www.aventador.com/index-eng.html

So he gets Lamborghini VIP tickets.

Cosimo · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:53

Greebo said:
Going Thursday with my boss, coming back Saturday.

Come back with lots of pics.

Greebo · 1 Mar 2011 at 16:54

simulatorman said:
Come back with lots of pics.

Oh I will! Lamborghini are taking us out the first night so not sure what state I will be in on the Friday.

FTM · 1 Mar 2011 at 17:04

hopefully they pitch the new celica around the same cost as a scirocco, or would toyota be able to undercut that price whilst still keeping decent equipment levels?

200bhp, and rear wheel drive in fair looking body...it should sell well if priced cleverly

especially when you see what peugeot charge for the RCZ

FTM · 1 Mar 2011 at 17:06

Gibbo said:
They need to do that FT-86 with a more powerful option too, there has to be a 300-400BHP varient.

maybe subarus version will be the bigger brother?

Matt-Page · 1 Mar 2011 at 17:47

Check out www.FT86club.com

It seems they will both use the same Subaru boxer engine, and will initially be naturally aspirated. They do say they haven't decided on a Turbo version and are open to the idea.

Ive been following this car for a long time and think it looks fantastic. Depending on release spec, I want to order one. It will be nice to see Toyotas show rooms to look exciting again. Currently it looks very dull IMO compared to when we had Supra's, Celica's, MR2's, Starlet's, etc.

They seem to of based the car around the mechanical grip and handling which is superb. Front McPherson and double wishbone at the rear.

NathWraith · 1 Mar 2011 at 17:53

Matt-Page said:
Check out www.FT86club.com

It seems they will both use the same Subaru boxer engine, and will initially be naturally aspirated. They do say they haven't decided on a Turbo version and are open to the idea.

Ive been following this car for a long time and think it looks fantastic. Depending on release spec, I want to order one. It will be nice to see Toyotas show rooms to look exciting again. Currently it looks very dull IMO compared to when we had Supra's, Celica's, MR2's, Starlet's, etc.

I agree, Toyota are epically dull at the moment.

I would get one of these within a heartbeat if they are priced right. Rumours are around £20,000 for the base model which is fairly sweet.

Puts it within reach though

lemonade · 1 Mar 2011 at 19:59

the ft86 looks the bees nees, if they get the packaging and pricing right, it should sell like hotcakes, would love to have one.

Begbie · 1 Mar 2011 at 21:21

NathWraith said:
I agree, Toyota are epically dull at the moment.

I would get one of these within a heartbeat if they are priced right. Rumours are around £20,000 for the base model which is fairly sweet.

Puts it within reach though

Give it another 5-6 years and will be priced perfect

Lashout_UK · 1 Mar 2011 at 23:36

FTM said:
go and ask the skoda man if they will be doing another Vrs version when they do the next octavia?

I spoke to them this evening, over a beer or three, and it's "very likely" that the Octavia, when it's replaced in about three years, will get a new VRS version. Should be great!

Obviously they do the vRS diesel and TSI versions at the moment, so it'd be logical to continue that

Lashout_UK · 1 Mar 2011 at 23:38

Oh, in both hatch and estate..........potentially!

Subaru did actually put their coupe concept out in the flesh too but I'm not too sure about it. I did take some pics but I'll stick a truckload more up tomorrow.

ps3ud0 · 2 Mar 2011 at 04:32

I there on Monday for a hectic day - any tips Lashout_UK?

ps3ud0 :cool:

alchemistkevin · 2 Mar 2011 at 13:44

I'm going on Saturday, does anyone know how far the airport is from the motor show please?

Seems very close on the map? Can we walk to the show?

If not, their website says sbb has train+show ticket combo.

Does anyone know how to buy these? Their website is a bit confusing.

Any forum members there on Sat?

Lashout_UK · 2 Mar 2011 at 14:12

ps3ud0, wear comfortable shoes and light clothing, haha. It's very warm and there's a lot of ground to cover.

Do check out the Pagani and Koenigsegg stands, brilliant cars on them. The Corvettes and Camaro on Chevrolet's stand are gorgeous too.

I took a little over a thousand pictures so will sort through them and put some up later.

alchemistkevin - the airport is about a 15 minute walk from the show entrance, and it's not a difficult walk either. Hope that's some help!