World Premiere of the All-new Toyota GR 86

5 April 2021
  • New coupe faithful to the fun-to-drive characteristics of its GT86 predecessor
  • Light weight and low centre of gravity secure agile handling
  • Third model in Toyota’s line-up of global GR sports cars, joining GR Supra and GR Yaris
  • New 2.4-litre horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine

The all-new Toyota GR 86 made its world debut today in an online event hosted by Toyota Gazoo Racing and Subaru Corporation. Toyota’s newest sports car becomes the third model in its global GR portfolio, joining the widely acclaimed GR Supra and GR Yaris.

GR 86 inherits the essential fun-to-drive characteristics of the original GT86, which was launched in 2012 and went on to amass more than 200,000 worldwide sales. It is expected to be the lightest four-seater coupe in its class, thanks to weight-saving initiatives such as using aluminium for the roof and body panels.

The coupe is powered by a new, lightweight, horizontally opposed, four-cylinder engine. An increase in displacement to 2.4 litres brings a step-up in performance from the 2.0-litre unit in GT86.

The car’s dimensions are almost identical to its predecessor, allowing new model to maintain a low centre of gravity for agile handling. Torsional rigidity has been increased by around 50 per cent to deliver even sharper handling and steering.

GT86’s experience in motorsport competition has helped the development of functioning aerodynamic components for GR 86, such as the front air ducts and side rocker panels. These will help the new model achieve expected best-in-class handling and stability.

The all-new GR 86 will be available in Europe; more details will be announced later this year.

Toyota GR 86 preliminary specifications1

Length (mm)4,265
Width (mm)1,775
Height (mm)1,310 (inc. antenna)

 

1,280 (without antenna)

Wheelbase (mm)2,575
Kerb weight (kg)1,270
Engine typeHorizontally opposed four-cylinder DOHC
Fuel systemToyota D-4S direct injection and port injection system
Engine displacement (cc)2,387
DrivetrainFront engine, rear-wheel drive
Suspension – frontMacPherson strut
Suspension – rearDouble wishbone
Brakes – frontVentilated discs
Brakes – rearVentilated discs
Tyres215/40R18

1 European specifications are subject to homologation and will be confirmed at the time of GR 86’s launch.

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World Premiere of the All-new Toyota GR 86

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