Toyota 86

[[TWIGGA]]

Long post, but lots of details, what do you think?

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Full details @ http://www.ausmotive.com/2012/06/04/...press-kit.html

PRICES -

Toyota 86 pricing#
86 GT manual – $29,990
86 GT automatic – $32,490
86 GTS manual – $35,490
86 GTS automatic – $37,990

Toyota redefines the affordable sports car

04 June 2012 – Toyota Australia has dramatically redefined the concept of an affordable sports car with the arrival of its eagerly awaited 86 coupe.

Designed to delight driving enthusiasts, the compact and aerodynamic four-seater sports car is priced from an amazingly low $29,990#.

The 86 marks a return to Toyota’s sporting roots with the world’s only combination of a front-mounted, free-revving, horizontally opposed “boxer” petrol engine and rear-wheel drive.

This unique powertrain format, combined with a compact design, light weight and a low centre of gravity, produces the best possible power-to-weight ratio.

These attributes will reward 86 owners with maximum driving pleasure – lively, accessible performance and highly engaging dynamic abilities with minimal electronic intrusion.

Toyota Australia’s executive director sales and marketing Matthew Callachor said Toyota was determined to ensure the great handling and performance of the 86 would not come with a hefty price tag.

“The 86 is meant to be enjoyed by as many driving enthusiasts as possible, and our pricing will extend its appeal to people who never imagined they could afford such a fun car,” Mr Callachor said.

“Toyota has created something that people have wanted, but didn’t exist – a compact, light, basic sports car with balance and handling rated in the same league as some legendary sports cars,” he said.

“The 86 will serve as a halo car for Toyota, expanding the brand into a new dimension of driving performance.

“It is a game-changer, demonstrating Toyota’s commitment to ‘waku doki’ – designing and engineering cars that really get your heart pumping.”

The 86 is the result of a joint development between Toyota and Subaru, bringing together the best of each company’s technical know-how and their mutual passion for sports cars.

The stylish four-seater draws on Toyota’s sports-car heritage – including the Supra, MR2, Celica GT-Four and the legendary 2000GT – to create a strong emotional connection between driver and car.

Toyota is offering the 86 in two grades – GT and GTS – both powered by a newly developed 2.0-litre flat-four engine that revs freely to 7,450rpm and has a high compression ratio of 12.5:1.

Toyota’s D-4S direct-injection technology increases throttle response, power and torque over a wide range of engine speeds without sacrificing fuel efficiency and environmental performance.

Maximum power of 147kW – equivalent to 100hp per litre – and peak torque of 205Nm ensure brisk and engaging performance.

The flat-four engine combines with the lowest driver hip-point of any Toyota production vehicle, 400mm, to give the 86 an ultra-low centre of gravity of just 460mm – in the league of cars such as the Porsche Cayman.

Both the powertrain and driving position have been set as low and as far back as possible to optimise balance, giving the car a near-perfect 53:47 weight distribution.

Fuel economy is remarkable for a sports car – 7.8 litres/100km for manual variants – and even better for automatic versions at just 7.1 litres/100km*.

CO2 emissions are 164 grams/km (auto) and 181 grams/km (manual)*.

Comprehensive weight-saving measures, resulting in a kerb weight of just 1,222kg, have contributed to handling and economy as well as a power-to-weight ratio of 120kW/tonne.

The Toyota-designed six-speed manual gearbox offers quick, precise shifting through closely stacked ratios and a tactile “flick-of-the-wrist” short-throw lever.

A new Lexus IS-F-inspired six-speed automatic transmission, with shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel, combines direct response with an extremely fast shifting speed of only 0.2 seconds.

A blipping downshift control automatically revs the engine for extremely smooth and rapid changes down through the gears.

For added driver enjoyment, the smooth-revving engine sound is channelled directly into the cabin via a sound generator – the first system of this type to be used in a Toyota.

Power is distributed to the rear wheels via a Torsen limited-slip differential (except in auto GT), optimising traction and grip under all driving conditions.

The 86 features an aerodynamic and stylish body design built around a low, highly compact chassis for optimum handling and performance.

It has a well-planted, sporting stance: it is wider than a Toyota Rukus, its overall length and wheelbase are shorter than a Corolla hatch, and its roof height is lower than a three-door Yaris.

Standard equipment includes seven airbags, a five-mode stability control system, traction control, anti-skid brakes, 16-inch alloy wheels, cruise control, air-conditioning, CD sound system, daytime running lamps (DRLs) and a multi-information display.

The 86 GTS has 17-inch alloy wheels, a 6.1-inch display screen, satellite navigation with live traffic updates, auto-levelling HID headlamps, leather-accented front seats, dual-zone climate-control air-conditioning, aluminium pedals, LED DRLs and red stitching highlights.

The GTS is priced from $35,490#. Automatic transmission costs an extra $2,500 on both grades.

Toyota has enhanced the unique identity of its new sports car by creating a subtle yet distinct T-mesh pattern in the front grille, door-switch base, instrument panel, meters, triangular rear-centre foglamp and spare-wheel cover.

The 86 also incorporates numerous exclusive sporting details through both the exterior and interior, including a conrod motif to the HID headlamps, twin exhausts, instrument dials, air vents and gear-lever base.

Mounted on the car’s front wing is the 86 piston logo, based on the car’s unique front boxer engine, rear-wheel drive powertrain format.

It also represents the vehicle’s tyres sliding in a four-wheel drift, highlighting the perfect on-the-limit balance of the 86.

The 86 is the third all-new addition to the Toyota range this year (as distinct from a replacement model), following the Prius c and Prius v.

Like all new Toyota vehicles, the 86 is covered by the capped-price servicing plan, Toyota Service Advantage, with up to four scheduled services at just $170 each^.

[aratic]

Pricing is lower than expected. Anyone wanna by a VY SS?

[andrewslr]

Toyota have really hit the mark with the 86. I have been speaking to a couple of dealers and was quoted $39,990 for the GT 6M. At near $40K I thought it it a bit exy particularly against some stiff hot hatch competition in that price segment. $42K could get me behind the wheel of the manic hot hatch benchmark the Renault Meganne RS250. I know...it's the LS1 forum, but there are other great cars out there!

Anyway confirmed with Chadstone Toyota yesterday that dealers were also advised of final pricing yesterday, so it's a lot of fun for little money relatively speaking. Once my beloved decides on a colour...who knew it could be so hard!!!....I hope to place an order. Also for anyone interested, there is still stock around. Chadstone Toyota has a white GT 6M allocated today.

[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

I was excited about this when I thought they were going to have the wrx engine in these but looking at the specs now I can't see this being anything else but another hair dressers car. I'm sure it'll be fun just like an MX-5 but not enough grunt in them to make me want one. Also with a compression of 12.5:1 I can't see forced induction kits working too well on them. I'll reserve judgement on release and after people have had time to modify/tune them.

[andrewslr]

I was excited about this when I thought they were going to have the wrx engine in these but looking at the specs now I can't see this being anything else but another hair dressers car. I'm sure it'll be fun just like an MX-5 but not enough grunt in them to make me want one. Also with a compression of 12.5:1 I can't see forced induction kits working too well on them. I'll reserve judgement on release and after people have had time to modify/tune them.

Maybe Martin_D can offer some tuning insight??

[the big fist]

The real question is......can it drift !

[Djbarnstar]

So much WIN! I want...

Wont be too long before tuners are just dropping a low comp boosted WRX engine into them.

Maybe Martin_D can offer some tuning insight??

I think he was buying one ???

The real question is......can it drift !

I'll bet it has been set up to drift real nice.

[charlie15]

Great looking cars. I'd take the Subaru BRZ (simply because I'm not a fan of toyota and I prefer the BRZ front bar). Overall, both the 86 and BRZ have had very positive reviews. Those rims would be the first thing to go in my books.

The 147kw engine would have been more tempting if it had a turbo (a stock s15 goes well enough at 147).

[Hi Octane]

They can be turboed unopened, kits will be available soon, comp is not a worry with AVCS, IMO shit loads will be sold, going to the dealers tomorrow.

[HSV,_I_GOT_ONE]

I'm not trying to troll but have you been in a stock s15? Drive and handle nice but I wouldn't say they go very hard. An SV6 would have no troubles keeping up. In anycase I would say the S15 would outrun an 86 with the extra torque of boost.

I would dare say its sprint times will be close to a renault clio sport.

[[TWIGGA]]

I'm not trying to troll but have you been in a stock s15? Drive and handle nice but I wouldn't say they go very hard. An SV6 would have no troubles keeping up. In anycase I would say the S15 would outrun an 86 with the extra torque of boost.

I would dare say its sprint times will be close to a renault clio sport.

I agree with your point, however Driving Experience > Power Output/Raw speed with this type of vehicle. Allot like an MX-5 as you mentioned in your first post.

[VYBerlinaV8]

They'll sell because they're fun, handle well and priced low. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but good on Toyota and Subaru for bringing a new sports car to Australia.

[motorin on]

I am sure there is a thread on the FT86 from earlier in the year (around Feb)
I never have any luck searching threads but will keep trying to find it.
Maybe Friday's Sydney Tele will run another article now they are in showrooms
Carsguide has 4 road tests in the Review section for any-one who wants to have a read

[[TWIGGA]]

I am sure there is a thread on the FT86 from earlier in the year (around Feb)
I never have any luck searching threads but will keep trying to find it.
Maybe Friday's Sydney Tele will run another article now they are in showrooms
Carsguide has 4 road tests in the Review section for any-one who wants to have a read

I did a search and couldn't find anything (surprised) but forum searches are crap IMO. Toyota+86 and threads only and had like 4 pages...

[zorro]

Have a look in the Subaru forums, Subaru BRZ. Heaps of talk on them