Toyota and Subaru Confirm Next-Gen GT86/BR-Z
Toyota and Subaru have confirmed they will continue to work together to make the next generation of the affordable, rear-wheel-drive sports car sold around the world as the Toyota GT86 (or just 86 in the United States) and Subaru BR-Z. Though no details were provided about the car’s specs — it’s likely far too early […]
Whoah—Check Out Germany’s Limited ‘Tiger’ Toyota GT86
With Scion all but wiped from the face of the Earth and the FR-S now back in the North American Toyota lineup as the 86, the Japanese automaker seems more committed than ever to renew the car’s image as the entry-level sports car all enthusiasts (on a budget) should strive to own—or at least drive. […]
2017 Toyota GT86 Gets Track Mode
If you live in North America, you’ve known it as the Scion FR-S up until this year—but in Europe, the Toyota 86 has always had a similar name: the Toyota GT86. And like the Scion FR-S, it’s been getting an upgrade—more upgrades than we’ve been getting in the States, in fact. We already know that […]
New Toyota GT86 Concept Pays Homage to Initial D
Every car enthusiast remembers a movie or TV car from their youth that captured their imagination and stoked their excitement for automobiles. For many, that car was the panda-colored Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno from the popular Initial D manga and anime series. The fictional car became such a cult icon that the price of the […]
Toyota Reveals Hatchback GT86 Shooting Brake Concept Down Under
The Toyota GT86 (also known as the Toyota 86, the Scion FR-S, and the Subaru BRZ) is well-known for being an affordable sports coupe that’s captured the hearts of gearheads around the world. But, as with most coupes, interior space can be an issue. Luckily, the Toyota Australia design team has the ultimate answer for […]
Hey, Look, More Rumors About a New Toyota GT86
Toyota UK recently outlined the very minimal changes being made to the 2016 GT86, and with very little at all being done to shape up the performance-enthusiast mainstay, it’s got most assuming that the RWD sports car will be getting a complete upgrade next year. Motoring comes out straight away saying that the new GT86 […]
Toyota UK Outlines Minor Updates to 2016 GT86
Toyota UK has announced changes to its GT86 RWD sports coupe (sold stateside as the Scion FR-S) for the 2016 model year, adding some additional options and cutting the price in order to make it more enticing to customers before the seemingly inevitable overhaul next year. The 2016 Toyota GT86 Primio will be £300 cheaper […]
Rally-Ready Toyota GT86 CS-R3 Will Make You Weep With Joy
If you’re reading this from the US, you might think you don’t know what the Toyota GT86 is, but trust us, you do. Over here, it’s sold in two versions, the Scion FR-S and the Subaru BRZ, but in other markets this nifty sports car is badged as a Toyota. Not satisfied with the vehicle […]
Papercraft Prius and GT86 Will Make Your Desk Explode With Awesomeness
Quick, take a look at your desk. Is it personalized with family photos, knickknacks, and the like? If you’re anything like me, the answer is astoundingly “yes.” But I bet there’s one thing missing from your desk—okay, two things: a papercraft Prius and GT86 (known to us in American as a Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ). What’s […]
Rumor Mill: Toyota GT86 Lineup to Expand, Include Convertible and Sedans
Back in November, we reported that Toyota would produce a GT86 CS-R3 rally car, based on the Scion FRS platform. Now, we’re excited to share information on plans for a convertible model and two turbo sedans based on the same platform that has seen so much popularity for the Scion brand. The Toyota GT86 […]
Toyota GT86 CS-R3 Rally Car Revealed, Details Forthcoming
The prayers of FR-S and rally fans everywhere have officially been answered. Toyota will develop an FR-S-inspired rally car, but you will know it by a name more in keeping with the FR-S’s Japanese name: the Toyota GT86 CS-R3 rally car. The R3 part of the title is derived from the level at which the […]
Next Toyota 86 Could Have 260 Horsepower
Presentation slides and other details about the next Toyota 86 recently leaked from a dealer conference and have been revealed on the GR86.org forum. The juicy details suggest the sports car will finally get the power upgrade that fans have prayed for. The car will purportedly make 260 horsepower from a 2.4-liter, turbocharged boxer engine. […]
Toyota Returns to Racing Video Games
If you’re that person who always picks JDM cars in racing video games, you might have noticed that Toyota vehicles were curiously absent from video games launched in 2017 and later save for Gran Turismo Sport. Even more curious is that Toyota never explained the decision. The closest thing we ever got to an explanation […]
Toyota Launches Limited 86 Hakone Edition for America Only
Toyota is paying tribute to Hakone Turnpike with a new, limited-edition 86 sports car. Hakone is a stretch of road located two hours southwest of Tokyo that the automaker calls “one of the great driving roads in the world.” “This famous stretch of road is on the top of many bucket lists, and Toyota is […]
Toyota’s Third Sports Car ‘Brother’ Will Probably Be More Expensive Than the 86
Two years ago to the day, Toyota hinted at a sports car lineup of “three brothers” that would be comprised of the Toyota 86, the new Supra, and an as-yet unannounced third sports car. However, while many had expected a smaller, more affordable car than the 86, Toyota Gazoo Racing chief Tetsuya Tada says that’s […]
Here’s Why the Toyota AE86 is So Valuable
Car culture and geek culture collide
As soon as you drive a car off the dealership lot, it starts losing value — that is, unless you bought a Toyota AE86 between 1984 and 1987. This unassuming car, also known as a Toyota Corolla Sprinter, has become a cult icon among street racers, drifting enthusiasts, and anime fans alike. To see why […]
Supra Chief Engineer: Torque Like a Lexus F, But Less Weight
It’s just as well the camouflage livery the Toyota Supra wore at the Goodwood Festival of Speed resembled something of a puzzle, given the way Toyota is slowly drip-feeding us information about the car and letting us piece together the whole puzzle ourselves. Though no performance figures have been confirmed so far, we’re fairly certain […]
Next-Gen Supra Won’t Be Cheap, Toyota VP Says
The long-awaited successor to the acclaimed Toyota Supra is coming, but sports car enthusiasts on a budget may be disappointed to learn it will not be cheap. Developed in tandem with the next-generation BMW Z4, the Supra will be a low-volume product that will serve as a halo car for the Toyota lineup—a car whose […]