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Toyota's finally, finally, finally given us some pictures of the GT 86 - its jazzy new coupe that'll debut at this week's Tokyo Motor. And how long have we been waiting? Since 2009. 2009.
And what's with the new name, eh? Firstly, and for no obvious reason, Toyota's ditched the F and hyphen. Secondly, they've added RULES. Europeans get the GT 86 (but we have to call it the eight six, not eighty six), in Japan it'll be the 86 (as in eighty six and no GT prefix) and America gets the Scion FR-S.
Official pics: the new Toyota GT-86 sports coupe
So, what else is there to report? Beyond these heavily Photoshopped pictures, not a lot. We've spotted some slight styling and interior differentiation from the concept - there's a big diffuser on its lower rump, and Toyota's fitted a Very Small Steering wheel (365mm in diameter, which is the smallest it has ever fitted to a road car).
Since Toyota has drip-fed us information since the DAWN OF TIME, we know most other things - the rear-drive Gee Tee Eight Six has been built hand-in-hand with Subaru (its version is badged BRZ. Possibly pronounced Berrz. Or Bee Ruzz) and both get a Scoob-derived flat-four engine and six-speed manual ‘box with the option of a six-ratio automatic.
Power for the GT 86 sits at 197bhp (at 7,000rpm) and 151lb ft of torque, which, Toyota claims, gives it "brisk, engaging performance", while the weight-distribution is near perfect at 53:47 front-to-rear.
Underneath, both the GT 86 and BRZ have limited-slip differentials and independent suspension all round, though the GT 86 is a little more drift-boy focused - its stability control allows some tail-wagging before it tells you off.
But does it still tickle your pickle? Or are you exhausted from the ENDLESS teasing?
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What do you think?
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TriniTGfan commented on this article
at 11:17 am on 28 November 2011
At this point in time I'm a little disappointed in the power output, although I'm sure it's because Toyota is going to launch a hot model later on. Looks great.
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Darth_Veych commented on this article
at 11:22 am on 28 November 2011
I still like the looks und performance figures. Given the fact that the scoobys poweroutput is "slight under" 300 bhp, the gee tee eight six' engine is probably capable of this as well with the help of some slight mods. :-) Hopefully they'll also stick to their proclaimed price range of 20grands or around 25k euros.
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JohnMclane commented on this article
at 11:33 am on 28 November 2011
Agree with OP, the power is woeful. 7 seconds in this day and age is slow by any measure. My old S4 does it in less than 6 with 5 seats, a big boot and a full size spare wheel, plus I get to listen to a V8. Don't like 4WD? Well an E46 M3 would run this out of town and cost half as much, in fact how much is a good E92 these days? Probably less than £28. New cars are good but at what cost...£28k will buy a low mileage gen 1 997 Porka 2S. I know where I would put my money
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Samzimmer commented on this article
at 11:34 am on 28 November 2011
YETA! It's finally in production form. I have been waiting for this car since 2009!
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TonyGeo commented on this article
at 11:35 am on 28 November 2011
i think that toyita is reborned to my eyes with this car as well as subaru. this is a proper, cheap i hoope, sports car.perfect!
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