Toyota FT-HS caught in testing with LF-A, under 350Z skin?
Toyota FT-HS caught in testing with LF-A, under 350Z skin?
There have now been two sets of spy photos that have turned up showing a development mule wearing a hacked up Nissan 350Z body. At first everyone assumed it was a Nissan vehicle. However, in the background of the most recent batch of spy photos, a mystery car has been identified by our readers as one of the Lexus LF-A prototypes.
Since the photos were taken on public roads, it seems highly improbable that the LF-A would just happen to be in the same location as Nissan's latest mule. Taking a look at the Z mule in profile shows proportions pretty close to the FT-HS concept that turned up at the Detroit Auto Show. So this truncated Z is more likely a test platform for a production version of the FT-HS/Supra/whatever you want to call it that's been cleverly disguised in the clothes of another brand.
[Source: World Car Fans]
Since the photos were taken on public roads, it seems highly improbable that the LF-A would just happen to be in the same location as Nissan's latest mule. Taking a look at the Z mule in profile shows proportions pretty close to the FT-HS concept that turned up at the Detroit Auto Show. So this truncated Z is more likely a test platform for a production version of the FT-HS/Supra/whatever you want to call it that's been cleverly disguised in the clothes of another brand.
[Source: World Car Fans]
Honestly though, what are the chances of the Lexus exotic testing side by side with a test mule from some other company, on the same stretch of road at the same time? Probably .0000001.
While it may not necessarily be the FT-HS, there is certainly something going on with this "350Z" and the fact that it is testing with an LF-A in toe is probably more than coincidence.
Also notice the windows are different, and a more pronounce kink in the roofline than what is seen on production Z-cars.
While it may not necessarily be the FT-HS, there is certainly something going on with this "350Z" and the fact that it is testing with an LF-A in toe is probably more than coincidence.
Also notice the windows are different, and a more pronounce kink in the roofline than what is seen on production Z-cars.
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while there is a new Z coming out, and 370 would coincide with the new G37 engine...there is no specific info that the 37 engine is in a Z. nor do I know of any remodeling to a "new" Z. And honestly, the Z in that picture is completely resphaped. Take a look at the rear wheel outlets...they're less round on the rear bumper than stock Z's. If you take a look at the whole upper frame (windows, roofline, trunk lid thing) you'll notice how it seems to really not resemble a Z. and having seen mules of the LF-A and such, that line looks awefully familiar. even the hood, there's a clear upper lever outlining the engine...and those headlights look "built-into" something else...aka a front end that isnt for a Z. I have seen pics on leftlane of the LF-A in germany, but I shall wait to comfirm this FT-HS mule...
very sneaky
very sneaky
