It has begun. It was only a matter of time before aftermarket specialists got hold of the Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ, or in this case, the Scion FR-S. Five Axis has come up with a bodykit inspired by the original Toyota FR-S concept. The bodykit will apparently be on offer as […]
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Video: Subaru BRZ vs Toyota GT 86 vs Mazda MX-5 on the track
Have you been wondering how the new Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 will shape up against their rivals, further still, shape up against each other when put to the test on the track? Best Motoring in Japan are one of the most thorough vehicle testing publications in the world, […]
Video: Toyota 86 chief engineer Tada-San talks with Australian fans
Toyota Australia has released an intriguing new video based around an interactive online interview with chief engineer Tada-San. Tada-San answered questions from some of Australia’s biggest fans. A select group of Australian Toyota 86 fans and forums got special access recently to a Google Hangout with the car’s chief engineer. […]
Scion FR-S (Toyota GT 86) Speedster concept by Cartel Customs
A Californian show car specialist called Cartel Customs has revealed a one-off Scion FR-S Speedster build at a Formula Drift event in Long Beach. The special build features a custom chop-top layout. From around the waistline up, it’s all custom work. There are shaved down side windows, and pillar-less windscreen, […]
Video: Toyota GT 86 with 5.0-litre V8 conversion from IS F
For the BRZ/GT 86 fans who feel the new coupe is down on power, perhaps this is something more like it. It’s a Toyota GT 86 with a 5.0-litre V8 engine conversion. It was set up by Japanese drift expert Max Orido, and it will be used purely for drift […]
Video: Toyota GT 86 crash already
A video has emerged showing what is possibly the first ever Toyota GT 86 crash. It’s a very light hit with some barriers in Tokyo. It occurred after a demonstration run with donuts went a bit wrong. The crash occurred at a Japanese theme park called Mega Web, which allows […]
Toyota GT 86 convertible on the way – report
A Toyota GT 86 convertible (’86’ in Australia) is set to be on the way. Yes, the highly anticipated new sports car development by Toyota and Subaru could get even sportier. It seems like the natural thing to do for Toyota. Both companies have gone so far to provide an […]
Subaru BRZ RA and Toyota GT 86 RC lightweight versions revealed
Subaru and Toyota have revealed the Subaru BRZ RA and Toyota GT 86 RC stripped out, lightweight ‘purist-spec’ versions. These come with the bare minimum and are perfect for modification and/or competition. Like various Subaru WRX variants in the past that have been released in stripped out guise, these two […]