TOYOTA Gazoo Racing has offered the third mannequin in its acclaimed GR collection of sports activities automobiles with the world premiere of the GR 86, providing substantial positive aspects to efficiency, agility and stability.
Advancing the distinctive driving traits of the compact four-seater’s basic front-engine, rear-drive structure, the brand new mannequin contains a bigger, extra highly effective motor, light-weight aluminium roof and fender panels, and stiffer physique.
The enhances the intuitive dealing with and instinctive responsiveness of the GR 86. Its efficiency additionally advantages from aerodynamic elements derived by motorsport, together with air retailers, side-sill spoilers and different components that enhance steering responsiveness and stability.
The GR 86 follows the launch of the GR Supra in 2019 and the GR Yaris in 2020, and in line with the successful formulation of the unique 86, contains a light-weight, horizontally opposed boxer engine with displacement elevated from 2.0 to 2.4 litres.
The brand new powerplant – pushed by a six-speed handbook or automated transmission – delivers superior driving efficiency and engine responsiveness with most energy boosted to 173kW and torque to 250Nm.
Turning efficiency and dealing with agility are enhanced attributable to a decrease centre of gravity, achieved by measures that embrace the adoption of light-weight aluminium roof panels and fenders, new entrance seats and redesigned mufflers.
Physique dimensions are much like the earlier mannequin, whereas torsional rigidity has been improved by roughly 50 per cent to ship even higher steering stability.
The on-road presence of the GR 86 is accentuated by a GR-exclusive grille, fender tops that reach horizontally to the beltline, a low, horizontal underbody and a cabin that tapers in the direction of the rear.
Inside, switches and controls are optimally organized to create an area that permits the driving force to focus on driving.
The instrument show contains a display screen with a gap animation impressed by the piston actions of the horizontally opposed engine.
Initially launched in 2012, the 86 has performed a pivotal function in reviving Toyota’s ardour for sports activities automobiles.
Its outstanding recognition in Australia has resulted in 20,800 gross sales since launch, which equates to round 10 per cent of the worldwide tally that now exceeds 200,000 automobiles.
It has been in sturdy demand amongst individuals who get pleasure from customising their rides, in addition to lovers competing in numerous types of motorsport, together with the one-make TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Australia 86 Sequence.
Toyota Australia Vice President Gross sales and Advertising Sean Hanley stated the brand new GR 86 will delight driving lovers by constructing on the game-changing qualities of its predecessor, which grew to become a halo automotive for Toyota.
“The brand new GR 86 has been specifically designed for sports activities efficiency with exact and playful dealing with, delivering pure driving pleasure and a powerful emotional connection between driver and automotive,” Mr Hanley stated.
“It’s a fashionable, compact four-seater that pulls on Toyota’s spectacular sports-car heritage together with the legendary 2000GT, Celica GT-4, MR2 and authentic Supra, in addition to its more moderen GR siblings,” he stated.
Ultimate Australian pricing and specs, in addition to an area launch date, are but to be confirmed.
