A high level Toyota executive has confirmed a successor to the 86 sports car is in the works and that it will land between 2018 and 2019. The head honcho of Toyota Europe Karl Schlicht said in no uncertain terms to Autocar recently: “The GT86 is at the stage where […]
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StreetFX Toyota 86 gets crazy VR38DETT GT-R conversion
In yet another world-first Toyota 86 engine conversion, StreetFX has dropped the VR38DETT from the demonic Nissan GT-R into the space formerly occupied by a 2.0-litre atmo’ boxer four. Previously, we showed the world’s fastest 86 with a 2JZ netting a nine-second quarter mile, then a build project of a […]
Toyota 86 gets insane Nissan RB26TT GT-R conversion
Ever since the inception of the Toyota 86, we’ve seen so many insane variations on the 21st century drift warrior. From 2JZ inline-six transplants, to even a Ferrari F136 V8 conversion as reported last week, it seems people are vying for the title of who can execute the most mind-blowing […]
Toyota GT86 getting Ferrari F136 V8 engine conversion
If you are one of the more extreme car nerds, like all of us are, then you’ve probably perused the internet at some point for the most outrageous engine swap you can find. There’s V10-engined BMW E30s, an M5-engine WRX, even a Ferrari with a Pontiac Fiero V6. The modern […]
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 […]
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 […]