04/05/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/04/2021 22:00
Apr. 05, 2021
Toyota City, Japan―On April 5, 2021, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) gave the new GR 86 its world debut in an online event held together with Subaru Corporation (Subaru). Following the GR Supra and GR Yaris, the new GR 86 is the third global model in TGR's GR series of sports cars. The new GR 86 is scheduled to launch in Japan in autumn 2021.
Toyota developed the original 86 with the goal of delivering the dreams and the joy of driving inherent in sports cars to its customers. Conceived as a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive vehicle with intuitive handling and instinctive responsiveness, the 86 launched in 2012. Since then, the vehicles have been utilized as base models for a variety of participatory motorsports, including rallies, one-make races, gymkhana, and dirt trials, while others have been uniquely customized. A total of more than 200,000 86s have been sold worldwide, playing the role of reliable partners for their owners.
TGR's new GR 86 and Subaru's new BRZ were jointly developed. Yet, although the two vehicles share the same vehicle base, the two companies focused on imbuing their respective models with a distinct driving feel. While engaging in friendly rivalry with the BRZ development team, TGR sought to develop a vehicle that would provide happiness to 86 fans, and realize an evolution of the 86's unique driving sensations. As a result, the new GR 86 is specially designed for sports performance, and provides direct and satisfying driving performance of the highest order.
In September 2019, Toyota and Subaru entered into a new business and capital alliance, as part of which the two companies committed to jointly engage in making ever-better cars. The new GR 86/BRZ is not only a concrete example of this commitment, but also represents a new challenge for both companies, as they seek to subvert conventional ideas of cooperation in the automotive industry. Going forward, Toyota and Subaru intend to further ally their respective strengths, deepen their relationship, and so pursue the possibilities of making ever-better cars.
Sporting a lightweight, compact engine with a low center-of-gravity in line with previous iterations, the GR 86 increases its displacement size from 2.0 to 2.4L. The engine delivers superior driving performance as a consequence, achieving 0-100km/h acceleration in just 6.3 seconds―down from the 7.4 seconds of the outgoing model. Engine responsiveness has also been enhanced, providing smooth, stress-free sensations from low to high rpms.
The GR 86 features aerodynamic components seen on 86 models that participate in motorsports. These include air outlets, side sill spoilers, and other parts that improve steering responsiveness and stability.
The AT version of the GR 86 uses Subaru's EyeSight* Driver Assist Technology. This system of comprehensive safety technologies provides safety support during everyday driving; pre-collision safety technologies that help avoid or reduce collision impacts; and emergency rescue support and secondary collision avoidance support in the event of an accident.
* | EyeSight is a registered trademark of Subaru Corporation |
Length | [mm] | 4,265 | |
Width | [mm] | 1,775 | |
Height*1 | [mm] | 1,310 | |
Wheelbase | [mm] | 2,575 | |
Front track | [mm] | 1,520 | |
Rear track | [mm] | 1,550 | |
Minimum ground clearance | [mm] | 130 | |
Curb weight*2 | [kg] | 1,270 | |
Engine |
Horizontally opposed four-cylinder
Direct fuel injection and port injection system TOYOTA D-4S
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Bore x stroke | [mm] | 94.0 x 86.0 | |
Total displacement | [liters] | 2.387 | |
Compression ratio | 12.5 | ||
Driveline | Rear-wheel drive | ||
Transmission | 6-speed manual transmission or 6-speed automatic transmission | ||
Maximum output | [kW (PS)/rpm] | 173(235)/7,000 | |
Maximum torque | [N・m (kgf・m)/rpm] | 250(25.5)/3,700 | |
Maximum | [rpm] | 7,400 | |
Suspension | Front | MacPherson Strut | |
Rear | Double wishbone | ||
Brakes | Front | V disk | |
Rear | V disk | ||
Tires (front/rear) | 215/40 R18 | ||
Fuel tank | [liters] | 50 |
*1 | Including roof-mounted antenna. The roof height is 1,280 mm. |
*2 | Curb weight of 6MT |
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