New Toyota MR2! FT-Se Concept: Japan’s Porsche Cayman Rival
Top Gear
8 min, 17 sec
The video provides an in-depth look at Toyota's FT-Se, a concept electric sports car that hints at the future of Toyota's electric vehicle designs and technology.
Summary
- The Toyota FT-Se stands for Future Toyota Sports Electric and is a potential successor to the MR2.
- The design is detailed and aerodynamic, with advanced features like front air intakes for battery cooling and a rear spoiler for aerodynamics.
- Toyota is developing next-gen prismatic and solid-state batteries, aiming for increased range and reduced costs.
- The FT-Se emphasizes lightweight construction, using materials such as carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic and aluminum.
- Interior design focuses on functionality and includes innovative features like 3D-printed knee pads and a yoke steering wheel with satellite screens.
Chapter 1
The video opens by introducing the Toyota FT-Se as a futuristic concept of a sports electric vehicle and a potential successor to the MR2.
- The FT-Se stands for Future Toyota Sports Electric, indicating Toyota's direction towards electric sports cars.
- The vehicle is compared in size to the GR Supra but with mid-engine proportions, hinting at its sports car nature.
Chapter 2
The video discusses the FT-Se's design, which is not traditionally pretty but detailed and functional with advanced aerodynamics.
- The car's design is busy but works well aesthetically, featuring a mini LMP1 racer vibe.
- Toyota has incorporated large front air intakes and detailed pathways for air to move around the car.
Chapter 3
The chapter goes into the battery technology that Toyota is developing for the FT-Se with a focus on performance and cost-efficiency.
- Toyota is working on next-gen prismatic and solid-state batteries, aiming to release them in the late 2020s.
- A performance battery with double the range for less cost and a high-performance battery that's lighter and thinner are in the works.
Chapter 4
The FT-Se's lightweight construction using various materials enables better performance and handling.
- Materials such as lightweight steel, carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic, and aluminum are used in the FT-Se's construction.
- The focus on light weight allows for smaller brakes and a continuation of a virtuous cycle of weight reduction.
Chapter 5
The video showcases the interior of the FT-Se, highlighting its pared-back design but with advanced functionality and comfort for the driver.
- The interior features a yoke steering wheel, satellite screens, and a tiered dashboard for high visibility.
- Padded bolsters made of recyclable materials provide leg support during spirited driving.
Chapter 6
The FT-Se is designed to be a dynamic and evolving driving experience, with potential manual transmission and customizable over-the-air updates.
- Toyota hints at a manual transmission with a clutch pedal, as well as the ability to drift the car.
- The FT-Se will evolve through over-the-air updates and become more bespoke the more it's driven.
Chapter 7
The FT-Se is not just a concept, but a signal of Toyota's commitment to electric sports cars, with design influences from nature and aerodynamics.
- Toyota has set targets for Nürburgring lap times and a possible release date for a GR-branded electric sports car.
- Design inspiration comes from natural elements like deserts and dunes, emphasizing aerodynamics.
Chapter 8
The video concludes with a summary of the Toyota FT-Se's features and invites the audience to share their thoughts on the potential of this electric sports car.
- The video sums up 10 key aspects of the Toyota FT-Se that hint at Toyota's electric future.
- The audience is encouraged to comment on their views regarding the FT-Se and its place in the electric vehicle market.