
Although not rated as a supercar like the Lamborghini or Maserati, the Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Concept Car will be priced ranging from $30,000 and above.
Designed by Calty Design Research in Newport Beach, California, (who took an entire year of drafts to come up with the aggressive eco design), the FT-HS comes with a lot of unique and advanced features.
One of the unique features of the Toyota FT-HS includes a carbon-fibre Kevlar retractable roof that pulls into the backseat area and turns this 2+2 four seater into a 2-seat convertible with the touch of a button. Pretty radical, right? There is more: the steering wheel has an outer ring that moves around an inner ring for smoother handling and side-to-side movement of the vehicle.
Combining the power from an internal combustion engine and an electric motor can also serve to compound the horsepower and speed of the vehicle. This makes the FT-HS perform faster – an essential in the sports car industry.
Typically, sports cars are not the environmentalist’s dream. But thanks to hybrid technology, Toyota is planning to change that through the FT-HS which is yet to be produced. We just hope it will be soon enough.


