the 2000GT, Celica, Supra, MR2 and most
recently the 86 sports car.
The first FT-1 stunned in a bold red, while this
second iteration impresses with sophisticated
graphite. Designed to get the heart racing,
both share the deeply sculpted intakes and
outlets that support its track-ready nature and
the dramatic lines seemingly shaped by the
wind.
The colour of the upscale leather accents
changes between the first and second
FT-1 vehicles, and the visual difference is
striking. The first car was dominated by bold,
masculine black that keeps the driver focused
on the road, while red painted edges and
raw metals provide intriguing accents. In
the second, the natural leather accents on
the seat are supple with an all-natural grain,
giving it an authentic appeal. The painted
edges that are red in the first concept are
now subtly blended brown in the second. The
intention is to bring in a more sophisticated
feel and authenticity through colour choice,
showcasing the versatility of the FT-1 sports
car concept. Enthusiasts who desire a more
pure high-performance experience might
choose the black-red pairing, while others
may desire the premium, athletic feel of the
saddle leather accents.
“From the start of the FT-1 project, we
wanted the driver to have a feeling of flow
while at the wheel - to be able to focus on the
road and nothing else,” said Sellene Lee, the
Calty creative designer who proposed both
colour concepts. “In the colour studio we help
create the atmosphere of the vehicle, and our
aim was to ensure everything supported the
driver through efficient choices,” she said.
Developed by Calty Design Research in
Newport Beach, California, the concept
vehicle’s graphite exterior paint and light,
saddle-coloured leather accents went on
display for the first time at the Gordon
McCall’s Motorworks Revival gala held on
California’s Monterey Peninsula.
The original FT-1 concept ignited sports car
enthusiasts and the automotive world with
its January debut at the North American
International Auto Show.
Labelled the spiritual pace car for the new
direction of Toyota Global Design, the
muscular, curved exterior builds on Toyota’s
rich sports coupe heritage dating back to
Second stunningToyota FT-1
sports car concept
Proof that its beauty lies on the inside and out, Toyota has revealed a second interior styling
and exterior colour for an upscale interpretation of its sensational FT-1 sports car concept.
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