The Toyota FT-HS is a

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introduced at the 2007 North American International Auto Show.

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designed the concept. FT-HS stands for Future Toyota Hybrid Sport. The goal of the rear wheel drive hybrid

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is to produce and achieve 0-60 mph (97 km/h) in around 4 seconds. This is accomplished by combining a 3.5 L V6 and an electric motor in a manner similar to the Lexus GS450h. Unlike the GS (and virtually all other current hybrids), a production version of the FT-HS would make use of a capacitor system designed specifically for quick charging and increased performance. Since the debut of this concept, Toyota has exhibited such technology in the Supra HV-R race car. The 2+2 vehicle features a unique retractable roof similar to a

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. The rear seats would be folded down when the roof is retracted, however. In spite of the FT-HS being only a concept vehicle, Toyota's desired starting price for such a vehicle is stated to be in the mid $30,000 range. An August 2008 article from ''Automotive News'' indicated that a production version was no longer being considered. However, a January 2009 article from ''Edmunds Inside Line'' states that "the V6 Supra replacement is still in the pipeline and is set for an early 2011 debut". The FT-HS concept was eventually succeeded in 2014 by the Toyota FT-1 concept, which inspired the fifth generation Toyota Supra that went into production in 2019. Many of the FT-HS concept's styling cues were also used in the

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series developed jointly by Toyota and Subaru. 2007 Toyota FT-HS 02

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Toyota Concept Vehicles -- FT-HS
official website
Toyota press release on the FT-HS

The newest 2009 Toyota FT-HS Concept blueprints
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