The Toyota 86 and the Hyundai Veloster are the most popular sports cars in the sub-$80k market segment in Australia at the moment, so it’s only natural that we should pitch the two top variants down the main straight on a track to find out which is quickest in an […]
Toyota 86
TRD Toyota 86 14R60 limited edition revealed, for JDM
Sometimes the Australian auto market misses out on awesome special editions. One such example is the new TRD Toyota 86 14R60 special edition which has been revealed for the Japanese domestic market (JDM). The 14R60 is set up to hit the track, straight from the box. It features various component […]
2015 Toyota 86 performance variant; STI engine, AWD – report
Toyota is reportedly working on a turbocharged and all-wheel drive version of the popular Toyota 86 sports coupe. It’s set to be part of a model update planned for next year. According to a Best Car magazine report from Japan, the next Toyota 86 will be offered in more trim […]
Video: Toyota 86 breaks longest drift world record
A new world record has been set for the world’s longest continuous drift, achieved by German driver Harald Muller in a modified Toyota GT 86. There has been criticism over the legitimacy of the record as it doesn’t seem like a continuous drift. The record has been reset a couple […]
Top 10 reasons why Australians love the Toyota 86
Since arriving on the scene two years ago the Toyota 86 has become a sales success and a driver’s dream. Here are the top 10 reasons why Australians love the modern-day ‘hachi-roku’. Price When the Toyota 86 first went on sale in Australia in 2012, most were very skeptical about […]
Race-ready Toyota GT 86 CS-R3 to debut at Rallye Deutschland
Toyota Motorsport will use the ADAC Rallye Deutschland in Germany to debut its latest Toyota GT 86 CS-R3 race-ready sports car. The special model has been designed for competition use only, and is certified to race in FIA R3 class races. Most of the engine hardware is the same as […]
2015 Toyota 86 now on sale, gets suspension updates
Toyota Australia has announced updates for the local 2014 Toyota 86 range. Most of the changes are to do with suspension, and ride and handling, and some minor revisions to the interior and exterior. The Toyota 86 is regarded as one of the purest driver’s cars available on the market […]
Cosworth FA-20 Power Packages announced for Toyota 86/BRZ
Looking to tune your Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ? Who isn’t? Well, here’s some inspiration. It’s the latest tuning program from Cosworth, called the FA-20. The highly renowned company has come up with a number of different specially-developed parts which enhance the overall performance of the car. This is the tuning program […]