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.
