The Toyota concept sportscar, FT-86, has been given the green light and will come to life as a production model by November 2011.

This will signal an early production of the vehicle, as Toyota initially said they would release FT-86 by 2013. You're getting a present two years early, Toyota luxury car fans.

Toyota's also confirmed the all-important element that can make the difference in sales and support for this coupe: pricing.

The new car will come with a wide range of prices, depending on its specifications. A middle-of-the-pack FT-86 at about $29,000. This means that an entry-level version will be available for about $20,000, making the car affordable for a vast public that hasn't got a strong financial background to support the desire for a sportscar.

Toyota is also offering motorheads enthusiasts a huge relief, as the company said that the coupe will not include any hybrid technology at first. However, Toyota is also currently also working on a hybrid performance vehicle, which may or may not follow in the footsteps of FT-86.

The Japanese auto maker made it clear that the coupe will include a few new visual enhancements, but it will keep its overall shape - as a two door, fastback Japan-based sportscar.

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