23 August 2016, 03:16 PM
So these are the restyled 2017 Corolla iM hatch and 86 sports car. Toyota also made revisions on the Corolla lineup, but there are no pictures to show. Anyway, you can see the similarity between the Scion FR-S and the 86 and this is because the recently “closed” Scion brand, has entirely transitioned to the Toyota. If this is nothing new to you, then you’ll see that the cars are identical. Well, almost.
2017 Toyota 86
There are some additions to the 2017 model year car, like the more aggre
05 July 2016, 10:30 AM
Toyota 86 is made better through racing experience
So, this is the new old face of the popular 86 sports car. Toyota has just announced that it has made significant changes to the model, by applying the feedback from extensive racetrack experience. And this includes the data obtained from class victories at the famous 24 Hours of Nürburgring. To say it otherwise, the 86 facelift is the result of a lot of racing enjoinment for the testers, which is eventually going to bring about some pleasu
20 November 2015, 03:35 PM
Toyota 86 Blackline Edition is a very special car, that most of us will never see. The reason for this is that it will be produced in just 450 examples, but more importantly it will be dedicated to those fans living in Australia. The Blackline features very cool styling and it is definitely a sportscar that deserves well paid attention.
Exterior
First we should mention that this particular edition is based on the Toyota 86 GTS. However, it features more over it including body kit, gloss-black
14 July 2015, 09:22 AM
Toyota 86 GT Yellow Limited was just revealed and unfortunately, for those living outside Japan, it will be distributed there only. The special specification car can be ordered for a very limited time: from 13th of July till the end of September. Then, the productions is scheduled to start on 2nd of November.
Exterior Mimics the Sun
The exterior of the Toyota 86 GT Yellow Limited has been made so exuberant due to the application of the special Sunrise Yellow exterior color. It has been contras
27 February 2015, 03:13 PM
2015 Toyota 86 Pro-Am is a vicious motorsport car based on the 86 coupe, which is going to compete in the famous V8 Supercars events. They are scheduled for next year and this is where the car will run as a “pro-am” driven by up to five selected people. The race vehicles will be actually based on the GT manual version of the popular coupe and will feature some key specifications. It is said that the Pro-Am cars will deliver suitability and reliability but at the same time will be affordable.
23 July 2014, 09:42 AM
2014 Toyota 86 GT and 86 GTS are now getting refined exterior and interior next to its updated suspension. Toyota has made subtle refinements to the widely praised suspension of the sports car. The more rigid suspension setup of these models will contribute for better handling response and steering feel. In addition, it will also improve the overall ride quality. The aim of achieving improved and smoother ride and sharper handling was accomplished via revision of the way suspension components we
12 December 2013, 09:21 PM
Alright, picture the following: a couple of years ago you bought a Toyota GT86. At the time it was an affordable RWD car with the right weight distribution and enough power to go sideways. An obvious choice for a gearhead, because that's essentially the formula reserved for supercars. But now you find yourself in the position of wanting more. Not much more though. Just that extra bit of something to spice things up.
How about a tune up then? Let's see. Oh, Romeo Ferraris here might have what
12 November 2013, 09:29 AM
Toyota 86 sports car will be converted into a thrilling rally vehicle by Toyota Motorsport in Germany (TMG). The team there will develop the rear-wheel drive vehicle into an R3 rally car. The aim is to make it available to private competitors. The delivery of the model is expected for the 2015 season.
The modified vehicle will carry the name TMG GT86 CS-R3 and will be constructed in accordance to the R3 regulations. This means that it will be equipped with a six-speed sequential gearbox, limi
27 September 2013, 01:16 PM
Toyota announced that it is currently making running changes to three of its four Toyota 86 sports-car variants. In addition, it was also disclosed that the brand is going to retain the $29 990 for the vehicles.
One of the most prominent updates is the inclusion of a Torsen limited-slip differential (LSD) as a standard to the automatic GT grade. This addition brings the vehicle into line with the rest of the range.
Furthermore, the top GTS manual and automatic variants of the car will be e
07 December 2012, 08:43 AM
2012 Toyota GT 86 Sports Coupe has gained another prize being named the Car of the Year 2012 by Britain's Top Gear magazine. However, this worldwide acclaim wasn’t enough for it and it was also named Coupe of the Year and Top Gear TV personality Jeremy Clarkson's personal Car of the Year.
In fact, Toyota’s model is one of the most exciting and new cars for the 2012. First of all it at affordable price and secondly guiding principle in its creation was that it should be a car devoted to the pu
25 July 2012, 06:22 PM
Wald International has presented their tuning version for one of the most eagerly awaited cars this year – 2012 Toyota 86. The Toyota 86 is the same car as the GT 86 in Europe, Australia and other regions/countries around the world and the Scion FR-S for USA.
Wald has installed a complete aerodynamics package including modified front spoiler, a pair of side skirts and a new rear bumper. There are also front fender vents and a set of enormous wheels fitted with low-profile performance tires.
19 June 2012, 03:52 AM
Jay Leno gets to know a Scion FR-S close and personal. Him being a renown motoring enthusiast, we get to hear his opinion about the idea behind the sports car and also there are the facts coming from Scion's Vice President Jack Hollis to support Leno's view.In the video, they discuss the existing competition (the Mazda MX5), the affordability of fun nowadays, the Toyota GT legacy within the FR-S, the boxer engine and more. As an end point, the Scion proves to be as said – light, sporty, rear-whe