TOYOTA has introduced particulars of a restricted version GR86 due in Australian showrooms in the direction of the tip of this 12 months.
The mannequin sports activities what Toyota Australia says is a raft of tuning enhancements, the Restricted Version variant that includes a novel Forest Shadow end, delicate styling tweaks, and upgraded suspension and brakes.
The Restricted Version relies upon the flagship GR86 GTS and provides options together with ZF Sachs dampers and Brembo brakes.
Toyota says the dampers provide extra linear damping traits compared with the usual models, offering larger consolation in on a regular basis driving and agile dealing with in sports activities driving eventualities.
The Brembo brakes, in the meantime, see red-painted four-piston callipers fitted up entrance and two-piston clamps on the rear – changing the GTS’ two-piston/single-piston setup.
Different modifications embrace distinctive 18-inch bronze-finished alloy wheels, and black-over-tan Ultrasuede and leather-based accented upholstery.
Whereas it has not introduced pricing, Toyota Australia says simply 86 examples of the variant will likely be supplied to native clients, making the mannequin a probable sell-out, even earlier than it’s launched.
Modifications to the broader GR86 vary are anticipated on the identical time the ‘LE’ arrives, with retuned dampers, electrical energy steering, engine and throttle management stated to supply the sporting mannequin “larger response and really feel – particularly for observe days and motorsport actions”.
Additional, handbook variations of the Toyota GR86 will profit from a rise in torque and unspecified throttle management modifications the importer says will present “extra direct responsiveness to accelerator pedal enter”.
Related modifications are famous for automated variants, with the engine-speed tolerance vary for downshifting expanded alongside a wider torque band.
All Toyota GR86 variants stay powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine growing 174kW of energy and 250Nm of torque. Six-speed handbook or automated transmissions can be found, as is a Torsen-style restricted slip (rear) differential.
The present Toyota GR86 line-up is priced from $43,240 by means of to $45,390 plus on-road prices.
“Since launching the brand new GR86 in 2022, it has confirmed a well-liked alternative for these fanatic drivers in search of reasonably priced efficiency with loads of road presence and elegance,” stated Toyota Australia vice chairman of gross sales, advertising and marketing, and franchise operations Sean Hanley.
“This nice tuning raises the bar even additional with improved dynamic efficiency for many who want to really push the bounds in observe days and motorsport actions.
“For these in search of an much more unique GR86, the brand new Restricted Version is a standout with its unique exterior color, wheels and inside trim and high-performance suspension and brake bundle.”
Mr Hanley stated extra data and pricing on each the MY25 GR86 and Limitied Version will likely be supplied nearer to launch in late 2024.
