The Toyota FT-1 Concept debuts in Detroit this week. The new super sporty concept was originally conceived to be a new car in the Sony PlayStation Gran Turismo 6 racing simulation game, but after Akio Toyoda, the automaker’s CEO drove the car in the game, the green light was given to the FT-1 Concept.

Technical details of the vehicle aren’t being released, but it’s billed as a powerhouse. The prototype’s engine is in the front, with a window in the hood to showcase what’s underneath.

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This new concept shows that the company is bringing back sports car design, such as it used to have with the Celica. In 2001, Toyota launched the Scion FR-S, under a joint project with Subaru.

Large air intakes grace the front and sides of the FT-1, the former to feed the engine and the latter to cool the brakes. Likewise, a rear diffuser and automatic spoiler lend to aerodynamic force to handling.

LED headlights give the front of the FT-1 a high-tech look, giving a hint as to cabin electronics features.

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