Toyota’s newest offering, the GT 86 (the Scion FR-S stateside) bowed today at the Tokyo Motor Show along side it’s underpinings twin, the Subaru BRZ.
At it’s heart is a high-revving 197hp, 151lb-ft of torque, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder ‘boxer’ engine. Designed to allow it’s driver to return to the ’joys of motoring”, this compact coupe combines light weight and near-perfect 53:47 front-to-rear weight distribution, with power sent to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. The design of the GT 86 uses a low centre of gravity and optimal aerodynamic performance, while working within the technical constraints of achieving the most compact dimensions possible. Toyota claims it’s the world’s most compact four-seater sports car. A conventional six-speed, short throw manual or 6-speed auto slushbox with steering wheel paddles shifters will be offered.
