New GT 86 Sports Car from £24,995
FT-86 Concept becomes GT 86 reality as new Toyota sports car is unveiled
We’ve been eagerly awaiting the next Toyota sports car ever since we saw the FT-86 concept, and we know you have too. The original concept was unveiled towards the end of 2009, and was followed by the mean-looking FT-86 II concept at the 2011 Geneva motor show.
But now the wait is over. Making its world debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, we are thrilled to introduce you to Toyota’s new sports car: the GT 86:
- 197hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine
- Manual or automatic transmission (featuring 6-speed paddle shift)
- 17" alloys
- HID headlamps
- LED daytime running lights
- Dual exhaust with chrome tailpipes
- Front fog lamps
- Colour powered-folding mirrors
Discover Chris Harris' Review "Whoever at Toyota Europe designed this is a striking genius, straight to the top of the class” (The review starts at 3.15minutes into the video)
Engine
Entirely driver focused with a large emphasis on fun. Let us introduce the new GT 86.
Toyota's all new sports car combines the impressive pull of its 200 DIN hp 2.0 litre engine with a kerb weight of just 1,180kg. The result is a hugely engaging drive: a vehicle that can be driven as an extension of the driver's body. This is a true sports car, and one that can be enjoyed every day.
StrikingDesign
The taut, aerodynamic exterior design says so much from a distance, but it's up close that the full character of the GT 86 comes to the fore. Special 17" alloy wheels feature the exclusive '86' piston logo, while the rear spoiler, LED daytime running lamps, high-intensity discharge headlamps and dual exhausts finished in chrome enhance an already powerful presence.
Inside, sports seats deliver the perfect driving position. The simple, bold instrument cluster encircles a large tachometer. And styling details include carbon-effect trim, aviation-style rocker switches and lightweight aluminium pedals.
On board, the critical driver touch-points of the steering wheel, gearshift and switches are natural, instinctive and rewarding. For example, the buckskin-trimmed wheel has a 365mm diameter, making it the smallest ever fitted to a Toyota, for a truly involving driver experience.
GT 86 will also feature the innovative Toyota Touch as standard
Ultra Compact
The GT 86 is 4,240mm long, 1,285mm high and 1,775mm wide, with a wheelbase of 2,570mm, making it the most compact four-seater sports car available today.
Both the powertrain and the driver’s seat have been set as low and as far back as possible, for a near-perfect 53:47 front-to-rear weight balance and an ultra-low 460mm centre of gravity.
The GT 86 makes the most of a light kerb weight, making it easy for the driver to exploit its nimble handling. The suspension features MacPherson struts at the front and double wishbones at the rear, with ventilated disc brakes fore and aft.
The GT 86 has been conceived as an entirely driver-focused machine, designed to deliver the core qualities of the classic sports car experience. That means precise, instant response to the smallest throttle and steering inputs and the kind of performance that appeals to those for whom driving is a passion, not a necessity.
The GT 86 is built on a new platform, with a highly aerodynamic bodyshell stretched tight over the car’s mechanical elements. Rather than fitting a heavy, large capacity powertrain, Toyota has opted instead to go back to its sporting roots, installing a compact, front-mounted, free-revving petrol engine that drives the rear wheels.
The GT 86’s engine is the result of a joint Toyota and Subaru development programme that brings together their technical know-how and mutual passion for sports cars.
Toyota has added its D-4S injection technology to Subaru’s new, horizontally opposed, naturally aspirated 1,998cc four-cylinder boxer engine. This system features separate twin injectors for both direct and port injection, and a high 12.5:1 compression ratio, increasing power and torque across a wide range of engine speeds without sacrificing fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
This four-cylinder “boxer” unit generates 197bhp at 7,000rpm and maximum torque of 205Nm at 6,600rpm, giving engaging performance. The powertrain is matched to the world’s most compact four-seat design to create a car that benefits from light weight, low inertia and a low centre of gravity to achieve the best possible power-to-weight ratio. For the driver that means lively, accessible performance and dynamic character with minimal intrusion from electronic systems.
Power is distributed to the rear wheels via a limited slip differential to give the best possible grip in all driving conditions. The ABS and switchable vehicle stability control systems have been tuned specifically to deliver dynamic stability at the limit of the car’s performance envelope with minimal electronic intervention to help preserve the purity of the driving experience.
The design of the GT 86 successfully works within the technical constraints of achieving the most compact dimensions possible, a low centre of gravity and aerodynamic performance inspired by motorsport technology, while also displaying evocative, sweeping styling that recalls Toyota’s sports car heritage.
The lower grille’s “scorpion” look gives the GT 86 a more powerful appearance, with further sporting details including the model-specific 17-inch alloy wheels, rear spoiler, twin exhausts and the “86″ piston logo that denotes the car’s special powertrain configuration.
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