Toyota GR86 2022

[Stutopia]

32 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said:

GR 86 with mods? 

 

Let's see what it looks like, comes with and costs.

[ATTAK Z]

This may be of interest:

 

The new king of affordable performance! When you'll be able to buy the new Subaru BRZ, WRX and WRX STI in Australia

Subaru stands at the foothills of a new mountain of performance in Australia, with the clock well and truly counting down to the launch of the three of the most important models in its stable - the Toyota 86-matching BRZ, the hot hatch-bothering WRX, and the ballistic WRX STI.

The three new cars will plant Subaru's flag in the performance world, giving the Japanese brand one of the most lust-worthy affordable performance lineups in on the market.

Are you in the queue for a performance-flavoured Subaru? Here's when to expect them in Australia.

 

SUBARU BRZ - Q3, 2021

 

The BRZ is the car with the least mystery surrounding it, given Subaru has revealed all we need to know about the new Toyota 86 twin.

 

We know, for example, that the BRZ will make use of a 2.4-litre, four-cylinder horizontally-opposed "Boxer" petrol that develops 170kW and 249Nm, up from the up to 152kW and 212Nm produced by the outgoing car.

You can choose between a six-speed manual and the six-speed automatic, with the latter tuned more heavily for performance, including a new Sport mode that will see it pick and stick to lower gears when you’re driving it with gusto.

We also know that there’s been a 60 per cent increase in front lateral rigidity and a 50 per cent increase in torsional stiffness, aiding with handling, while there’s faster steering and more grip from the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.

As to when, we have it in on good authority that the BRZ will arrive around the third quarter of this year - so July to September - and could be here earlier in that period, rather than later.

 

SUBARU WRX - Q4, 2021

 

Fresh reports out of Japan point to the new WRX being officially unveiled in August (which is later than we had initially anticipated), but that might not have an impact on the Australian launch date.

CarsGuide understands Subaru is still targeting a Q4 launch for its reborn performance icon, though pandemic complications could see that launch date pushed into Q1 next year.

We're hopeful, though, that Subaru will manage to sneak the WRX in before the end of the year.

 

So what exactly are we waiting for? Credible reports point to the new WRX - which will share a whole heap of its important bits with the Subaru Levorg - will ride on the new Subaru Global Platform, and should prove lighter and more rigid than the car it replaces.

Speaking of replacing, the well-known - and well-loved - 2.0-litre turbo is gone, replaced by the brand's bigger 2.4-litre turbo used in the American-spec Ascent SUV.

We're expecting that powertrain to produce a maximum 215kW, though lesser tunes could also be available. That's considerably more, of course, than the outgoing 'Rex, which was good for 197kW.

Faster, lighter, and more rigid? That sounds like a winning formula to us.

 

Subaru WRX STI - H1, 2022

 

Following hot on the heels of regular WRX will be the far angrier STI model, which will seriously up Subaru's performance credentials.

Powered by the same engine as its WRX little brother - and riding on a tweaked version of the same platform - the new STI will pump up the grunt, with Japanese media pointing to the new performance hero pumping out a staggering 295kW.

It's at this point we should remind you that the outgoing model manages 221kW - so we're talking a serious power boost. Reports also point to the new model be offered in six-speed manual guise only - essentially reserving it for those with a passion for self-shifting performance cars.

Expect to see it in the first six months of 2022.

[GranTurismoEra]

I think slightly above the previous model but lower than the BMW Supra. Id say around £31-£36,000.

 

In terms of looks probably similar with more plain front end. 

Edited February 9, 2021 by GranTurismoEra

[GranTurismoEra]

 

 

Looks alright. The rear needs some work. Good job on the duck tail

[Stutopia]

I quite like it, seem to be in the minority on the rear end, it's the front that needs something for me. Junior Supra vibes are strong.

[Payco]

Don’t know what the price point is on these but imho it doesn’t come close to a 370z or even a 350z.

[GranTurismoEra]

£30-£36,000 I reckon...Looks great. Everyone likes different things I guess. Design is on point. Shame about the lack of power though. Barely quicker than an EP3 

Edited June 4, 2021 by GranTurismoEra

[Ekona]

*sigh*

[marzman]

I quite like that.

[Stutopia]

On 04/06/2021 at 11:35, Payco said:

Don’t know what the price point is on these but imho it doesn’t come close to a 370z or even a 350z.

 

Certainly not in weight.

[GranTurismoEra]

Head turner for sure. 1250kg is good. 

[ilogikal1]

11 hours ago, Stutopia said:

Certainly not in weight.

 

Ah yeah, but does the baby Supra come with luxuries like a cassette plalyer though?!

[GranTurismoEra]

 

Damn not bad....328 hp with supercharger would be nice

[GranTurismoEra]

 

 

[GranTurismoEra]

 

[GranTurismoEra]

Id give the black plastic bit a gloss finish or wrap for sure...and add a front gloss black lip. Looks good for sure

[GranTurismoEra]

Toyota own Modification design

[Ekona]

1 hour ago, GranTurismoEra said:

Toyota own Modification design

Absolutely hideous. 

[Stutopia]

11 hours ago, Ekona said:

Absolutely hideous. 

 

🤣 Makes the FK8 look like an e type.

[Ekona]

4 hours ago, Stutopia said:

 

🤣 Makes the FK8 look like an e type.

Makes it look like a Dino!!

 

Honest, I’ve seen Max Power Corsas circa 1998 look better than that GRGR86 monstrosity. 

[GranTurismoEra]

 

[Umster]

Enjoy 

 

[GranTurismoEra]

hmmm 86 at £33,000 or Base Sport Z at say £36,000 Used 1-2 years later.

 

Hoping can get prices on both cars soon.

 

Do like the 86

[GranTurismoEra]

 

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