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"Akio Toyoda has mentioned that he is going to bring the fun-to-drive spirit
back to Toyota," Hollis said. "I know that the Scion FR-S Concept is one of the
ways that he plans to accomplish that."
The fierce exterior of the FR-S
is a good reflection of its inner power. The intimidating proportions of the
concept give it a dominant stance that bleeds performance. The profile, inspired
by the Toyota 2000GT, reveals a hood-line that is remarkably sleek and low, made
possible by the boxer's architecture.
The low stance continues to
exaggerate the FR-S' menacing face, which is made up of sharp lines, a wide
mouth and angular headlights that include bright LED clusters.
The solid
panel roofline is sleek, lightweight and rigid, slotted with an aerodynamic
shape that channels air cleanly over to the top.
The front fenders
protrude upward, making space for the massive monoblock Five Axis 20x8.5-inch
wheels, while the muscular rear fenders are widened to house the 20x10.5-inch
wheels, emphasizing the FR-S' staggered stance and rear-wheel-drive setup.
The rear fascia sits low and wide, with extensive lower treatments that
surround the dual exhaust exits and contribute to excellent aerodynamics. LEDs
illuminate both the edgy taillights and the bold "SCION" logo.
The
concept features four-piston-caliper front brakes that clamp down on monstrous
18-inch annular carbon ceramic matrix rotors that are fixed to the wheels in a
motorcycle-fashion.
The FR-S Concept is layered in rich coats of Code
Red, the appropriately named color that consists of a custom blend of candy and
a developmental additive from BASF called Mearlite SSQ.
Scion FR-S Concept: Photo Gallery, Review (1/2) and Specifications