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The Toyota GTV (Gas Turbine Vehicle) was a concept car powered by a gas turbine engine. It was first unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1987. It was a highly advanced concept car, based on the Toyota Carina, and was actually a proof-of-concept vehicle for a planned small-scale production run.
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The FXV-II (Future Experimental Vehicle II) was a concept car first unveiled by Toyota at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1987.
It was powered by an all-aluminum quad-cam, 32-valve EFI, 3.8-liter V8 engine. It was based on a 1UZ-FE prototype and later featured in the Lexus LS400 (some 1UZ-FE prototypes around 1987 were the same size). The radiator cooling fan was operated by a computer-controlled hydraulic drive.
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As we mentioned, the 1969 Tokyo Motor Show wanted to promote Japanese vehicles, and Toyota joined the party. The EX-III was the main vehicle of the entire lineup. Larger than its siblings but made with the same purpose, the EX-III was made to highlight how important safety and comfort will become in the future. Today, we can say Toyota was on the ball, although we're not sure how good this concept car would prove on the road.
In the '60s, most Japanese manufacturers relied on European designers for their lineups. Toyota did the opposite, hiring an in-house designer to promote the local side of the business. The mid-engined EX-III was a "simple" electric commuter with no real doors (or side mirrors, which reminds us of another case). Although we have to say, there was a mechanism that raised the seats to help passengers get out of the car, which some perceived as too weird and others as super cool.
The EX-III was wide and sleek to promote aerodynamics and speedy future traveling. The pointy nose, the partially covered rear wheels, and the other parts were all combined to make the vehicle lightweight and fast. It's just unfortunate we didn't get to see it on the road.
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TOYOTA MX-1 & MX-2(1982-1983)
Toyota's US design studio, Calty Design Research (CALTY), will celebrate its 50th anniversary in October 2023 by unveiling two treasured concept cars, the MX-1 and MX-2. Although these cars were produced in the 1980s, they continue to attract the interest of many automotive enthusiasts.
CALTY was founded in California in 1973 and has worked on numerous Toyota vehicles, including the Prius, Estima, and Celica.
The MX-1 and MX-2, unveiled by CALTY in 2023, represent the culmination of CALTY's pursuit of the possibilities of sports car design at the time.
The MX-1, created in 1983, was developed as a mid-engine super sports car. Featuring distinctive upward-opening scissor doors, its futuristic and aggressive design attracted attention.
The mid-engine layout enhanced driving performance, while the low and wide proportions created a powerful style.
The MX-2 was released in 1985 as the successor to the MX-1. While retaining the MX-1's concept, the exterior was redesigned with a greater emphasis on aerodynamic performance. Lightweight FRP materials were used for the body, and the doors were changed from scissor doors to gull-wing doors.
The MX-2's interior was also designed with racing car interiors in mind, with a swing-arm steering wheel that could be used for either left- or right-hand drive configurations. These innovative ideas show a sense of foresight that is still relevant in current vehicle development.
Furthermore, the rear glass hatch was designed to open wide, allowing for good visibility into the engine bay. This shows that the MX-2 was not just a design study; it was a model that also placed importance on functionality and performance.
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This is the TOYOTA EX-1, which was exhibited at the 16th Tokyo Motor Show held in 1969. With its ultra-innovative design, it stood out at the Harumi venue at the time.
トヨタGTV（ガスタービンビークル）は、ガスタービンエンジンを搭載したコンセプトカーでした。1987年10月の東京モーターショーで初公開されました。トヨタ・カリーナをベースとした先進的なコンセプトカーで、実際には計画された小規模生産のための概念実証車でした。
トヨタFXV-II（Future Experimental Vehicle II）は、1987年10月の東京モーターショーでトヨタが初公開したコンセプトカーです。
エンジンは、オールアルミ製クアッドカム、32バルブEFI、3.8リッターV8エンジンを搭載していました。1UZ-FEプロトタイプをベースとし、後にレクサスLS400にも搭載されました（1987年頃の1UZ-FEプロトタイプの一部も同じサイズでした）。ラジエーター冷却ファンは、コンピューター制御の油圧駆動で駆動されていました。
トヨタEX-3
1960年代、ほとんどの日本メーカーはラインナップを欧州のデザイナーに頼っていました。トヨタは正反対のやり方で、自社デザイナーを起用し、国内事業のプロモーションを行いました。ミッドシップエンジンのEX-IIIは、ドア（あるいはサイドミラー。これは別の事例を思い起こさせます）のない「シンプルな」電気自動車でした。ただし、乗客の降車を容易にするためにシートを跳ね上げる機構が備わっており、これを奇妙だと感じる人もいれば、とてもクールだと感じる人もいました。
TOYOTA EX-IIIは、空力特性と未来のスピード走行を念頭に、ワイドで流線型のボディデザインを採用しました。尖ったノーズ、部分的に覆われた後輪、そしてその他のパーツが組み合わさり、軽量で高速な車両を実現しました。残念ながら、実車を見る機会がありませんでした。
TOYOTA MX1 MX2
トヨタの米国デザインスタジオ、CALTYデザインリサーチ（CALTY）は、2023年10月に創立50周年を迎え、貴重なコンセプトカー2台、MX-1とMX-2を発表します。これらの車は1980年代に製造されましたが、今でも多くの自動車愛好家の関心を集めています。
MX-1とMX-2は、CALTYの自由な創造と挑戦の歴史を象徴するものと言えるでしょう。
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