GT5 Transcripts/Toyota RSC '01

RSC stands for "Rugged Sports Coupe," i.e. a tough yet sporty off-road coupe. This concept car was presented at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show as part of an effort on Toyota's part to explore possibilities for future generations of sports cars. In fact, the model drew inspiration from the WRC. Looking to designs of WRC vehicles, designers tried to inject the car with the "rugged" styling of rally cars.
As the name suggests, the exterior styling feels stocky yet sporty, while the raised height is striking, giving the RSC the air of an SUV. Crossover design techniques were also tapped.
The styling was the responsibility of CALTY, Toyota's American design studio. By giving it a 2+2 coupe body and a vehicle height that says 4WD, the team is suggesting a new paradigm for next-generation sports cars. The biggest characteristic of the body styling is the use of wide blister wheel arches at the front and rear, with 19" tyres tucked inside. The ensemble gives the feeling that this car can drive through whatever kind of road surface it encounters.
The interior also follows the rally car motif in being exceedingly simple. One distinctive feature is the sequential shift knob located next to the steering wheel. The front seats are bucket-style with 4-point seatbelts. The rear seats are foldable and stowable, and the aluminium panels used in the luggage space have a futuristic look. It is also possible to store tools underneath the quarter panels.
Specifications other than body dimensions and so forth were not made clear, but the 98.0 inches wheelbase is the same as that of the 5-door RAV4 offered at the time.
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