- Entirely driver-focused sports car, designed to recapture the fundamental joys of motoring
- World's most compact four-seater sports car, delivering very low centre of gravity and excellent power-to-weight ratio
- A return to Toyota's sporting roots, with a front-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive package
- Powertrain combines 197bhp 2.0-litre flat-four boxer engine with torque-enhancing D-4S injection technology
- Design achieves outstanding aerodynamics while recalling Toyota's sports car heritage
- New car to be called the GT 86 in Europe, in tribute to Toyota's GT car heritage
- On sale in the UK in June 2012
Tailored to the driver's sports car, designed to reclaim the basic joys of driving a car
World's most compact four-seater sports car and a delivers a very low center of gravity and excellent power to weight ratio
A return to racing roots of Toyota, with a front engine and rear-wheel drive package
Powertrain combines 197bhp 2.0-liter flat-four boxer engine torque increase of the D-4S fuel injection
Design achieves excellent aerodynamics and recalls, Toyota sports car heritage
New car to be called GT 86 in Europe, a tribute to Toyota GT-car heritage
On sale in the UK in June 2012
The anticipation is over: Toyota's new 86 GT sports car makes its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show on 30 November. The compact 2 +2 model, one of the most anticipated new cars of the coming year is to go on sale in Britain in June 2012.
The GT 86 is as a whole on the driver cut machine, designed the central qualities of the classic sports car experience delivering. This means precise, immediate response to the slightest throttle and steering inputs and the type of service that appeals to those for whom driving a passion, not a necessity.
The GT 86 is built on a new platform, with a highly aerodynamic body tight mechanical elements of the car. Instead of mounting a serious, large capacity, Toyota has decided Powertrain place back to its sporting roots to the installation of a compact, front mounted, free-revving gasoline engine that drives the rear wheels.
This four-cylinder "boxer" unit produces 197bhp at 7,000 rpm and maximum torque of 205Nm at 6,600 revolutions per minute, the GT 86 active, committed performance.
The powertrain is the world's most compact four-seat design, a car that benefits from low weight, low inertia and low center of gravity, creating tailored to achieve the best power to weight ratio. Means for the driver, the lively, accessible performance and dynamic character, with minimal penetration of electronic systems.
Packaging
The GT 86 measures 4240 mm long, 1,285 mm wide and 2.570 mm height, dimensions that make it the most compact four-seater sports car available today.
The car has a near-perfect 53:47 front to rear weight distribution: both the drive and the driver's seat as low and as far back as possible in order was placed to achieve the best balance. The flat-four engine format and the driver's door hip point - the lowest among all current Toyota production model - together give the GT-86 is an ultra low center of gravity, at only 475mm.
The GT-86 makes the most of a light weight, making it easy for the driver, its agile handling and cornering attitude to use. The suspension is by MacPherson struts in front and double wishbones at the rear axle. The car comes with 17-inch wheels and is equipped with ventilated disc brakes front and rear.
The world's first Boxer engine with D-4S
The GT-86 engine is the result of a joint development program Toyota and Subaru, which brings together the technical know-how and their passion for sports cars.
Toyota has its D-4S fuel injection technology to new Subaru boxer engine, naturally aspirated 1998 cc four-cylinder boxer engine added. This system has separate twin injectors for direct and port injection and a high 12.5:1 compression ratio, increase in power and torque over a wide speed range of the engine without sacrificing fuel economy and environmental compatibility.
The flat-four engine has the same bore and stroke of 86.0mm and drives either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The manual provides a quick, precise shifts with a tactile, short-throw lever, the automatic transmission can be via shift paddles on the steering wheel to be mounted.
Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a limited slip differential to provide the best possible grip in all driving situations distributed. The switchable ABS and Vehicle Stability Control systems have been specifically designed for dynamic stability at the limit of the car's performance envelope with minimal electronic intervention to preserve the purity of the supply driving experience.
Design
The design of the GT-86 is working successfully in the technical requirements to achieve the most compact dimensions possible, inspires a low center of gravity and aerodynamics of racing technology, while it also reminds moody, curved styling, Toyota's sports car heritage.
Toyota's new design language for styling information that is as focused in the way of attention on the lower part of the car with the large lower grille. Elsewhere, the "keen" approach can be seen in the clear, expressive lines.
The lower grille of the "Scorpion" look gives the GT-86 has a more powerful appearance, with other sporty details, including the model-specific 17-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler, dual exhaust and the "86" Pistons logo, the car specific powertrain configuration described.
On board, the ergonomics and function of each element of the interaction between the driver, the motion was taken to drive the car as a natural, instinctive and rewarding as possible. For example, the steering wheel has a 365mm diameter and is mounted so has the smallest ever for a Toyota, and it is trimmed in suede, developed by exhaustive feedback from test riders on how to get the best grip and steering response.
The three-meter instrument cluster is arranged around a large tachometer, its design will benefit from attention to the positioning of ads, marking and writing. The result is the best possible visibility and legibility. The driver-focused cockpit is reinforced by carbon fiber-look, all-black roof lining, red stitching on the upholstery, aviation-style rocker switch and lightweight, aluminum pedals.
Toyota's 50-year sports car heritage
The GT-86 can only be the world's latest sports car, a front-mounted, horizontally opposed engine and rear-wheel drive have to be started, but it can not claim to be the first. This honor is Toyota's two-cylinder boxer sports car 800, which began with the development of the company held in 1962. Since then, Toyota has a long history of producing exciting, the driver cut sports car with front engine and rear wheel drive format that has proved as popular with audiences, as they have established themselves successfully in competition.
The beautiful 2000 GT, a coupe powered by a 2.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine which was first shown at the Tokyo Motor Show 1965, and helped establish Toyota's global reputation as a sports car manufacturer.
That was in 1971, the first Celica models with rear wheel drive motors and were praised by enthusiasts for their agility. All four generations of Supra came with inline six-cylinder engines and rear-wheel drive, while in 1984 the MR2 won recognition as one of the best handling sports car in automotive history.
Inspiration for the GT-86, but the Corolla GT (or Levin) AE86, a car with a lasting reputation for excitement and capturing the basic joy of driving. Its front engine, rear-drive package, compact size, light weight, perfect balance and superior strength to weight ratio makes it a must-have choice for rallying and circuit driving throughout its production life, from 1983 to 1987. Here in the UK, the GT made two British Touring Car Championship title and a number of top-level rally victories.
The GT 86 is a really light machine that provides the intimacy and the participation of a car, as if to an extension of the body of the driver being driven. Thus, it is perfectly captures the exhilarating spirit of the last of the AE86. And with many customizable parts, its shares his predecessor's goal of an affordable car that can arise with his owner.
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