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It has too been revealed that the machine volition hold out dropping the "FT" moniker for something much simpler: "86". Yes, that's right--the machine volition hold out called the Toyota 86. However, for Europe, the two-seater volition hold out called Toyota GT 86. Of course, depending on where y'all are, the 86 volition hold out called yesteryear different names. In the US, it volition hold out known equally a Scion FR-S.
The Toyota UK of Britain in addition to Northern Republic of Ireland business office has too released a batch of specifications amongst a hope of "more to come" at the Tokyo Motor Show unveil. The major specifications equally as follows:
- 2.0-liter flat-4 (boxer) amongst D4-S injection (direct in addition to port injected)
- 197 horsepower @ 7,000 rpm; 205 Nm of torque @ 6,600 rpm
- 6-speed manual or automatic transmissions
- 17-inch wheel/tire bundle equally standard
- 4,240 mm inward length, 1,285 mm inward height, 2,570 mm inward width
- 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution
- 475 mm middle of gravity
Press Release
MORE PASSION, MORE FUN: TOYOTA RECAPTURES THE JOY OF DRIVING
World debut for Toyota GT 86 sports machine at the Tokyo motor show
KEY POINTS
World debut for Toyota GT 86 sports machine at the Tokyo motor show
KEY POINTS
- Entirely driver-focused sports car, designed to recapture the key joys of motoring
- World's close compact four-seater sports car, delivering really depression centre of gravity in addition to splendid power-to-weight ratio
- Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 furnish to Toyota's sporting roots, amongst a front-mounted engine in addition to rear-wheel effort package
- Powertrain combines 197bhp 2.0-litre flat-four boxer engine amongst torque-enhancing D-4S injection technology
- Design achieves outstanding aerodynamics patch recalling Toyota's sports machine heritage
- New machine to hold out called the GT 86 inward Europe, inward tribute to Toyota's GT machine heritage
- On sale inward the UK of Britain in addition to Northern Republic of Ireland inward June 2012
The anticipation is over: Toyota's novel GT 86 sports machine makes its basis debut at the Tokyo motor demonstrate on Nov 30. The compact 2+2 model, ane of the close keenly awaited novel cars of the coming year, volition become on sale inward the UK of Britain in addition to Northern Republic of Ireland inward June 2012.
The GT 86 has been conceived equally an alone driver-focused machine, designed to deliver the marrow qualities of the classic sports machine experience. That agency precise, minute answer to the smallest throttle in addition to steering inputs in addition to the form of functioning that appeals to those for whom driving is a passion, non a necessity.
The GT 86 is built on a novel platform, amongst a highly aerodynamic bodyshell stretched tight over the car's mechanical elements. Rather than plumbing equipment a heavy, large capacity powertrain, Toyota has opted instead to become dorsum to its sporting roots, installing a compact, front-mounted, free-revving petrol engine that drives the bring upwards wheels.
This four-cylinder "boxer" unit of measurement generates 197bhp at 7,000rpm in addition to maximum torque of 205Nm at 6,600rpm, giving the GT 86 brisk, engaging performance.
The powertrain is matched to the world's close compact four-seat blueprint to create a machine that benefits from low-cal weight, depression inertia in addition to a depression centre of gravity to attain the best possible power-to-weight ratio. For the driver that agency lively, accessible functioning in addition to dynamic grapheme amongst minimal intrusion from electronic systems.
Packaging
The GT 86 measures 4,240mm long, 1,285mm high in addition to 2,570mm wide, dimensions which larn inward the close compact four-seater sports machine available today.
Both the powertrain in addition to the driving topographic point get got been prepare equally depression in addition to equally far dorsum equally possible to attain the best balance: the machine has a near-perfect 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution. The flat-four engine format in addition to the driver's hip betoken – the lowest of whatever electrical flow Toyota production model – together give the GT 86 an ultra-low centre of gravity, at only 475mm.
The GT 86 makes the close of a low-cal kerb weight, making it slow for drivers to exploit its nimble treatment in addition to cornering poise. The respite features MacPherson struts at the forepart in addition to double wishbones at the rear. The machine rides on 17-inch wheels in addition to is fitted amongst ventilated disc brakes fore in addition to aft.
World's starting fourth dimension horizontally opposed engine amongst D-4S
The GT 86's engine is the final result of a articulation Toyota in addition to Subaru evolution programme that brings together their technical know-how in addition to usual passion for sports cars.
Toyota has added its D-4S injection engineering scientific discipline to Subaru's new, horizontally opposed, naturally aspirated 1,998cc four-cylinder boxer engine. This organisation features split upwards twin injectors for both direct in addition to port injection, in addition to a high 12.5:1 compression ratio, increasing might in addition to torque across a broad attain of engine speeds without sacrificing fuel efficiency in addition to environmental performance.
The flat-four engine has equal bore in addition to stroke of 86.0mm in addition to drives through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The manual offers quick, precise shifts using a tactile, short-throw lever; the automatic transmission tin hold out controlled using paddle shifts mounted on the steering wheel.
Power is distributed to the bring upwards wheels via a limited skid differential to give the best possible travelling pocket inward all driving conditions. The ABS in addition to switchable vehicle stability command systems get got been tuned specifically to deliver dynamic stability at the boundary of the car's functioning envelope amongst minimal electronic intervention to assistance save the purity of the driving experience.
Design
The blueprint of the GT 86 successfully plant inside the technical constraints of achieving the close compact dimensions possible, a depression centre of gravity in addition to aerodynamic functioning inspired yesteryear motorsport technology, patch too displaying evocative, sweeping styling that recalls Toyota's sports machine heritage.
Toyota's novel blueprint linguistic communication informs the styling, equally inward the way attending is focused on the lower component of the machine amongst the large lower grille. Elsewhere the "keen" approach tin hold out witnessed inward the clear, expressive lines.
The lower grille's "scorpion" hold off gives the GT 86 a to a greater extent than powerful appearance, amongst farther sporting details including the model-specific 17-inch alloy wheels, bring upwards spoiler, twin exhausts in addition to the "86" piston logo that denotes the car's special powertrain configuration.
On board, the ergonomics in addition to component of every chemical factor the driver interacts amongst get got been scrutinised to brand driving the machine equally natural, instinctive in addition to rewarding equally possible. For example, the steering bicycle has a 365mm diameter, making it the smallest e'er fitted to a Toyota, in addition to it is trimmed inward buckskin, developed from exhaustive feedback from assay drivers on how to attain the best steering functioning in addition to grip.
The three-meter musical instrument cluster is arranged closed to a large tachometer, its blueprint benefiting from closed attending to the positioning of the displays, markings in addition to typeface. The final result is the best possible visibility in addition to readability. The driver-focus of the cockpit is farther reinforced yesteryear the carbon-effect trim, all-black roof lining, ruddy stitching on the upholstery, aviation-style rocker switches in addition to lightweight, aluminium pedals.
Toyota's 50-year sports machine heritage
The GT 86 may hold out launched equally the world's only electrical flow sports machine to characteristic a front-mounted, horizontally opposed engine in addition to rear-wheel drive, but it cannot claim to hold out the first. That accolade is held yesteryear Toyota's two-cylinder boxer-engined Sports 800, which the companionship began developing inward 1962. Since then, Toyota has established a long history of producing exciting, driver-focused sports cars amongst a front-engine, rear-wheel effort format that get got proved equally pop amongst the populace equally they get got been successful inward competition.
The beautiful 2000 GT, a coupe powered yesteryear a 2.0-litre straight-six engine, was starting fourth dimension displayed at the 1965 Tokyo motor demonstrate in addition to helped constitute Toyota's global reputation equally a sports machine manufacturer.
Launched inward 1971, the starting fourth dimension Celica models featured rear-wheel effort powertrains in addition to were praised yesteryear enthusiasts for their agility. All 4 Supra generations came amongst straight-six engines in addition to rear-wheel drive, patch from 1984 the MR2 won recognition equally ane of the best treatment sports cars inward motoring history.
The inspiration for the GT 86, however, is the Corolla GT (or Levin) AE86, a machine amongst an enduring reputation for delivering sheer excitement in addition to capturing the key joy of driving. Its front-engine, rear-wheel effort package, compact dimensions, low-cal weight, impeccable residue in addition to superior power-to-weight ratio made it a must-have alternative for rallying in addition to circuit driving throughout its production life, from 1983 to 1987. Here inward the UK of Britain in addition to Northern Republic of Ireland the GT claimed 2 British Touring Car Championship titles in addition to a serial of top-level rally victories.
The GT 86 is a really lightweight machine that offers the intimacy in addition to interest of a machine that tin hold out driven equally though an extension of the driver's body. In this way, it perfectly recaptures the exhilarating spirit of the in conclusion of the AE86. And, amongst numerous customisable parts, its shares its predecessor's aim to hold out an affordable machine that volition evolve amongst its owner.
The GT 86 has been conceived equally an alone driver-focused machine, designed to deliver the marrow qualities of the classic sports machine experience. That agency precise, minute answer to the smallest throttle in addition to steering inputs in addition to the form of functioning that appeals to those for whom driving is a passion, non a necessity.
The GT 86 is built on a novel platform, amongst a highly aerodynamic bodyshell stretched tight over the car's mechanical elements. Rather than plumbing equipment a heavy, large capacity powertrain, Toyota has opted instead to become dorsum to its sporting roots, installing a compact, front-mounted, free-revving petrol engine that drives the bring upwards wheels.
This four-cylinder "boxer" unit of measurement generates 197bhp at 7,000rpm in addition to maximum torque of 205Nm at 6,600rpm, giving the GT 86 brisk, engaging performance.
The powertrain is matched to the world's close compact four-seat blueprint to create a machine that benefits from low-cal weight, depression inertia in addition to a depression centre of gravity to attain the best possible power-to-weight ratio. For the driver that agency lively, accessible functioning in addition to dynamic grapheme amongst minimal intrusion from electronic systems.
Packaging
The GT 86 measures 4,240mm long, 1,285mm high in addition to 2,570mm wide, dimensions which larn inward the close compact four-seater sports machine available today.
Both the powertrain in addition to the driving topographic point get got been prepare equally depression in addition to equally far dorsum equally possible to attain the best balance: the machine has a near-perfect 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution. The flat-four engine format in addition to the driver's hip betoken – the lowest of whatever electrical flow Toyota production model – together give the GT 86 an ultra-low centre of gravity, at only 475mm.
The GT 86 makes the close of a low-cal kerb weight, making it slow for drivers to exploit its nimble treatment in addition to cornering poise. The respite features MacPherson struts at the forepart in addition to double wishbones at the rear. The machine rides on 17-inch wheels in addition to is fitted amongst ventilated disc brakes fore in addition to aft.
World's starting fourth dimension horizontally opposed engine amongst D-4S
The GT 86's engine is the final result of a articulation Toyota in addition to Subaru evolution programme that brings together their technical know-how in addition to usual passion for sports cars.
Toyota has added its D-4S injection engineering scientific discipline to Subaru's new, horizontally opposed, naturally aspirated 1,998cc four-cylinder boxer engine. This organisation features split upwards twin injectors for both direct in addition to port injection, in addition to a high 12.5:1 compression ratio, increasing might in addition to torque across a broad attain of engine speeds without sacrificing fuel efficiency in addition to environmental performance.
The flat-four engine has equal bore in addition to stroke of 86.0mm in addition to drives through either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The manual offers quick, precise shifts using a tactile, short-throw lever; the automatic transmission tin hold out controlled using paddle shifts mounted on the steering wheel.
Power is distributed to the bring upwards wheels via a limited skid differential to give the best possible travelling pocket inward all driving conditions. The ABS in addition to switchable vehicle stability command systems get got been tuned specifically to deliver dynamic stability at the boundary of the car's functioning envelope amongst minimal electronic intervention to assistance save the purity of the driving experience.
Design
The blueprint of the GT 86 successfully plant inside the technical constraints of achieving the close compact dimensions possible, a depression centre of gravity in addition to aerodynamic functioning inspired yesteryear motorsport technology, patch too displaying evocative, sweeping styling that recalls Toyota's sports machine heritage.
Toyota's novel blueprint linguistic communication informs the styling, equally inward the way attending is focused on the lower component of the machine amongst the large lower grille. Elsewhere the "keen" approach tin hold out witnessed inward the clear, expressive lines.
The lower grille's "scorpion" hold off gives the GT 86 a to a greater extent than powerful appearance, amongst farther sporting details including the model-specific 17-inch alloy wheels, bring upwards spoiler, twin exhausts in addition to the "86" piston logo that denotes the car's special powertrain configuration.
On board, the ergonomics in addition to component of every chemical factor the driver interacts amongst get got been scrutinised to brand driving the machine equally natural, instinctive in addition to rewarding equally possible. For example, the steering bicycle has a 365mm diameter, making it the smallest e'er fitted to a Toyota, in addition to it is trimmed inward buckskin, developed from exhaustive feedback from assay drivers on how to attain the best steering functioning in addition to grip.
The three-meter musical instrument cluster is arranged closed to a large tachometer, its blueprint benefiting from closed attending to the positioning of the displays, markings in addition to typeface. The final result is the best possible visibility in addition to readability. The driver-focus of the cockpit is farther reinforced yesteryear the carbon-effect trim, all-black roof lining, ruddy stitching on the upholstery, aviation-style rocker switches in addition to lightweight, aluminium pedals.
Toyota's 50-year sports machine heritage
The GT 86 may hold out launched equally the world's only electrical flow sports machine to characteristic a front-mounted, horizontally opposed engine in addition to rear-wheel drive, but it cannot claim to hold out the first. That accolade is held yesteryear Toyota's two-cylinder boxer-engined Sports 800, which the companionship began developing inward 1962. Since then, Toyota has established a long history of producing exciting, driver-focused sports cars amongst a front-engine, rear-wheel effort format that get got proved equally pop amongst the populace equally they get got been successful inward competition.
The beautiful 2000 GT, a coupe powered yesteryear a 2.0-litre straight-six engine, was starting fourth dimension displayed at the 1965 Tokyo motor demonstrate in addition to helped constitute Toyota's global reputation equally a sports machine manufacturer.
Launched inward 1971, the starting fourth dimension Celica models featured rear-wheel effort powertrains in addition to were praised yesteryear enthusiasts for their agility. All 4 Supra generations came amongst straight-six engines in addition to rear-wheel drive, patch from 1984 the MR2 won recognition equally ane of the best treatment sports cars inward motoring history.
The inspiration for the GT 86, however, is the Corolla GT (or Levin) AE86, a machine amongst an enduring reputation for delivering sheer excitement in addition to capturing the key joy of driving. Its front-engine, rear-wheel effort package, compact dimensions, low-cal weight, impeccable residue in addition to superior power-to-weight ratio made it a must-have alternative for rallying in addition to circuit driving throughout its production life, from 1983 to 1987. Here inward the UK of Britain in addition to Northern Republic of Ireland the GT claimed 2 British Touring Car Championship titles in addition to a serial of top-level rally victories.
The GT 86 is a really lightweight machine that offers the intimacy in addition to interest of a machine that tin hold out driven equally though an extension of the driver's body. In this way, it perfectly recaptures the exhilarating spirit of the in conclusion of the AE86. And, amongst numerous customisable parts, its shares its predecessor's aim to hold out an affordable machine that volition evolve amongst its owner.
Car Review - Toyota Reveals Gt 86 Sports Car Features & Specifications
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