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Tiny Toyota S-FR was a desirable and inexpensive sports car concept

Toyota demonstrated a renewed interest in sports cars with the S-FR concept, a small coupe designed for nimble handling.

Wayne Cunningham
Wayne Cunningham reviews cars and writes about automotive technology for CNET's Roadshow. Prior to the automotive beat, he covered spyware, Web building technologies, and computer hardware. He began covering technology and the Web in 1994 as an editor of The Net magazine.
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Toyota dusted off its sports car credentials with the S-FR concept, a coupe measuring just over 13 feet long.

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The S-FR used a front engine and rear-wheel-drive layout, which would've given it suitable handling for enthusiasts. Toyota pointed out that the engine was set back from the front axle, making weight more evenly distributed.

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Fifteen-inch wheels seem small for a modern car, but they fit the proportions of the S-FR well. High, black sidewalls also gave it a historic vibe.

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As a concept, Toyota didn't specify an engine for the S-FR, so power was left to the imagination.

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Surprisingly, there were rear seats in the S-FR, although legroom and access was minimal. The shifter on the console hinted at a six-speed manual transmission, but again, the drivetrain was not specified.

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The dashboard concept usesd a smartphone holder in the center, and a digital gauge display for the driver. A flat patch on the left steering wheel spoke suggested a thumb-operated touchpad.

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