Cartel Speedster Scion FR-S Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Cartel Speedster Scion FR-S Concept (2012) | The Cartel Customs Team lead by Jeremy Lookofsky (Cartel King) styled this rear wheel drive sports roadster concept with an aggressive line defined by a Toyota racing heritage brand. Working close with designer Joe Iacono of Iacono Design, Jeremy and the Drag Cartel Team shows a perspective seamless fabrication Integrating race and sport. The short wheelbase factors like Power, Weight, Grip, agility, comfort, stability and response. Power comes from the Flat Boxer Engine 2.0 Liter (200hp @ 7.000 rpm) 6 speed transmission. The Cartel Scion Speedster package FR-S concept highlights the kickoff to the 2012 Indy race season.

Los Angeles November 30, 2011, 2013 Scion tonight unveiled its FR-S compact rear-wheel drive sports car to a crowd of eager car enthusiasts. The FR-S, the which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport; is Scion definition of an authentic rear-wheel-drive sports car with exceptionally balanced performance and handling, compelling style, flexible utility and surprising MPG . "Serving as a laboratory for Toyota, Scion is always experimenting with new things, said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president."

The FR-S is a true "Scion, born into a lengthy history of Toyota performance cars and Motorsports. The front-engine, rear-wheel-drive coupe was lightweight and well balanced, making it a solid choice for driving enthusiasts. Inspired by the AE86, the FR-S is designed around the core goal of Achieving, Pure Balance. The balance begins with the strategic use of the world only flat boxer engine in a front-engine, rear-wheel drive configuration. The engine's compact size and flat shape allow it to be mounted mid-ship and extremely low, giving the car a dynamically favorable front-to-rear weight ratio of 53:47 and a low center of gravity comparable to some exotic supercars. The FR-S's 2.0-liter, naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine is the result of a joint Toyota and Subaru Between development.

The manual offers quick, precise shifts with a short-throw; while the automatic transmission shifts up features aggressive and sporty rev-matched shifts down That are initiated by steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters.  The aggressive front fenders protrude upward and Boast the iconic "86" piston emblem, the which highlights the car AE86 heritage as well as its unique new boxer engine. The rear fascia sits low and wide, with lower aerodynamic treatments That surround the sporty dual exhaust system. LEDs illuminate the taillights edgy, while center-mounted backup lights finish the muscular design. The front seats are mounted low and are extremely comfortable yet assertive, while the rear seat folds down flat, creating flexible space.

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Scion iQ (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Scion iQ (2012) | Although short in length, the iQ has a wide stance at 66.1-inches, giving it a confident stance That handles like a much larger car Instead of sacrificing features or comfort to Reduced its footprint, the iQ intelligent design relies on. A compact front-mounted differential, high-mounted steering rack with electronic power-steering, and a compact air-conditioning units of all amount to significant decreases in front-end length. In Addition, the iQ is equipped with a flat gas tank housed Beneath the floor That reduces rear overhang.

In order to be Considered a premium micro-subcompact, the Scion iQ comes standard with safety features That drivers expect and demand. The iQ is packed with an industry leading 11 standard airbags, Including the world's first rear window airbag. Other airbags include driver-and front-passenger airbags; driver-and front-passenger side airbags seat mounted; side curtain airbags; driver-and front-passenger knee airbags; and a Scion-first driver-and front-passenger seat-cushion airbags.

All IQS will come standard with the Star Safety System, the which includes anti lock Brakes (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), Traction Control (TRAC), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Smart Stop Technology brake-override. A tire-pressure monitoring system is also standard equipment. The rear emphasizes the vehicle's modern style. The iQ will be available in seven exterior colors, Including Blizzard Pearl, Classic Silver Metallic, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Black Sand Pearl, Hot Lava, Pacific Blue Metallic Metallic and Black Currant.

The iQ truly focuses on youth with its all-new standard AM / FM / CD / HD / USB 160-watt maximum output Pioneer audio system. Standard features for all 2012 Scions include Bluetooth connectivity, the which allows both hands-free phone connection and streaming audio capability, and HD Radio technology. Streaming audio allows compatible phone or personal media devices to pair with the audio system and deliver music through the vehicles sound system. The audio system also features an organic electroluminescent (OEL) screen with a personalized welcome screen, iPod  / USB connectivity, Advanced Sound Retriever (ASR), and a sub woofer RCA output.

The optional 200-watt maximum output Pioneer Premium audio system has the same features as the standard Pioneer audio, but it is enhanced with a 8.5-inch LCD touch-screen display, features iTunes  Tagging, Pandora  Internet Radio connected through iPhone, and six RCA outputs to add external amplifiers. All three of the audio systems retain key Scion audio system features as Scion Sound Processing Such (SSP) where listeners can choose from three per-set equalizer settings, satellite radio compatibility and MP3 and WMA capability.

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2013 Scion FR-S

CAR GARAGE | 2013 Scion FR-S | The antithesis of modern sports cars, Toyota set out to create it as Such, purposefully avoiding AWD, turbos, excessive technology and even high grip tires. It's not the raw driving machine many may expect. It is, however, very much a purist's car and one company CEO Akio Toyoda That aptly remarked, "rewards proper driving technique." Instead, the basic front-engine rear-drive layout, combined with a low center of gravity (due to its flat-4 boxer engine), a limited slip differential and an overall Curb weight That comes in around 2.700 lbs are the tools at the disposal of the driver.

Like the Mazda MX-5 Miata, a car the FR-S will be compared to ad nauseum, it's a momentum car, meaning That with just 200-hp on tap, if you're going to be fast around a race track, you 'll need to keep your speed up. Even torque feels surprisingly potent, Despite just 151 lb-ft of the stuff at a Lofty 6600 rpm - suggesting a solid torque curve. After just one corner there is no denying this is a rear-drive car.

The steering wheel is thick but also incredibly tiny making every input count. At just 365mm, Toyota claims it's the smallest they've ever put in a production car - at least in recent history. That is Perhaps a bit generous, as even Toyota will admit That while the concept behind the car is theirs, execution was primarily handled by Subaru - an automaker That one does not have to pull out a history book in order to recall Their awesome last machine performance.

Located right in front of the shifter are two buttons, one for a sport mode, the other to turn the traction and stability control right off.  It's unique Because It's the world's only direct-injection flat-four, rear-drive sports car, but go well beyond the Reasons the facts, to the level of driving enjoyment it delivers.

 

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