Toyota is introducing a special Toyota GT 86 Cup Edition for the European market. It comes with various minor styling tweaks and tickets to a special VIP Nurburgring event. First thing’s first, what’s under the bonnet? Unfortunately, there are no changes. The same 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine resides, as […]
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TF-Works Scion FR-S-Toyota 86 ‘Version Select’ kit looks fat
US-based aftermarket auto specialist TF-Works has developed a new bodykit package of the Scion FR-S – the US version of the Toyota 86. Called the Version Select, the kit gives the popular sports coupe a very aggressive and muscular look. Kicking off with a sharp and low front spoiler, made […]
Toyota 86 facelift could be turbo, supercharged, or hybrid – report
It might be hard to believe but the Toyota 86 is almost due for its first facelift, and some details on the update are starting to come through. There’s speak of the new model getting some sort of forced induction, or an electric motor assist system to boost torque. Speaking […]
Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer unveiled at Geneva
Now here’s an interesting iteration of the Toyota 86. It’s a custom ammonia-powered hybrid show car by Marangoni Tyres and it has just been unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. Featuring a unique hybrid powertrain, the Toyota GT86-R Marangoni Eco Explorer is powered by a Bigas International […]
Australian vehicle sales February 2013 – Ford Territory conquers
The official VFACTS figures for Australian new vehicle registrations for February 2013 are in, and it’s the Ford Territory that’s a clear highlight, overtaking the popular Toyota Prado in the SUV segment. The Toyota 86 is maintaining its cunning lead ahead of the Hyundai Veloster too. Toyota once again remains […]
Toyota 86 ‘FT-86 Open’ convertible concept revealed
Toyota has pulled the wraps of the Toyota 86 convertible concept ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut next week. Called the FT-86 Open concept, the car will be used to gauge the public’s reaction in regards to a possible production version down the track. As previously reported, Toyota 86 […]
Is this the Toyota 86 convertible concept headed for Geneva?
A photo of a Toyota 86 convertible has surfaced online, showing what could be the concept version that Toyota is planning to unveil at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show next month. The intriguing car was spotted in Cape Town by a CarMag reader in South Africa recently. Even though […]
GPRM Toyota 86 GT4 racer ready for British GT Championship
UK-based motorsport firm GPRM has just finished building its Toyota 86 race car to full GT4 specifications. It’ the first 86 GT4 car of its kind, and although it’s not an in-house project by Toyota, it does have the technical backing of Toyota Great Britain. Featuring vast body modifications, the […]