► World premiere Toyota FT-1 Concept - DESIGN

The FT-1 design draws heavily on Toyota's long sports car heritage. Cars like the 2000GT, Celica, Supra, and FR-S were studied and their influence resonates in the execution of this design.

On the exterior, 'Function-Sculpting' was our key term to imagine the FT-1 design. We wanted it to look as if it was beautifully sculpted by the wind while providing functional cooling to optimize aerodynamic performance...it gets your heart racing just looking at it.

The interior features a fighter jet inspired heads-up display is positioned above the steering wheel and projected out ahead of the driver to keep the eyes focused on the road.

The human-machine interface is enhanced by controls located on the steering wheel, with a four-quadrant layout, enabling the driver's hands to remain firmly on the steering wheel.

You may have noticed that we opened this press conference with video footage from the new Gran Turismo 6 driving simulator. We collaborated with the Gran Turismo team to develop a virtual FT-1 and it was used as a tool to pitch the concept to Akio Toyoda.

Before reviewing the physical model, he drove the FT-1 on Fuji Speedway in GT6. He gave us a thumbs up when he finished his virtual lap faster than his best time in his own LFA in real life.

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