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When it was first released, the Toyota GT86 was considered the true successor of the iconic AE86, also known as “Hachiroku.” Now, the Japanese company has announced that a special edition called 86 GRMN will hit the market, but before you head to the closest dealership, find out that it will only be available in Japan.
Last year at the Tokyo Auto Salon, Gazoo Racing Masters of Nurburgring unveiled the 86 GRMN concept, which has possessed the fans' imagination ever since.
This particular edition is, in fact, a hardcore version of the original GT86, with improved performances and a more aggressive look. The power of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine has been increased to 216 bhp and 160 lb-ft of torque and is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
The car also has some aerodynamic upgrades, such as a front splitter and a massive rear wing. You would think that all these extras also make the car heavier, but in fact, the GRMN is 100lbs lighter because of a carbon fiber hood and plexiglass windows.
The suspension has also been improved, and 17-inch wheels with fatter rear tires have been installed. To handle all the extra power, the 86 GRMN has ventilated brake discs with six-pot front and four-pot rear calipers.
Only 100 examples of the Toyota 86 GRMN will be made, and each one will have the starting price of $53,800. It will be shown to the public in January 2016, at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
The original Toyota GT86 is sold worldwide under three different brands and it often gets confusing for people who are not interested in the automotive industry. The car is known under the name of Toyota 86 in Asia, South Africa, South America and Australia, as GT86 in Europe, and as FT86 in Nicaragua and Jamaica.
The vehicle is also known as the Subaru BRZ worldwide and as Scion FR-S in the US and Canada.
This particular edition is, in fact, a hardcore version of the original GT86, with improved performances and a more aggressive look. The power of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine has been increased to 216 bhp and 160 lb-ft of torque and is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
The car also has some aerodynamic upgrades, such as a front splitter and a massive rear wing. You would think that all these extras also make the car heavier, but in fact, the GRMN is 100lbs lighter because of a carbon fiber hood and plexiglass windows.
The suspension has also been improved, and 17-inch wheels with fatter rear tires have been installed. To handle all the extra power, the 86 GRMN has ventilated brake discs with six-pot front and four-pot rear calipers.
Only 100 examples of the Toyota 86 GRMN will be made, and each one will have the starting price of $53,800. It will be shown to the public in January 2016, at the Tokyo Auto Salon.
The original Toyota GT86 is sold worldwide under three different brands and it often gets confusing for people who are not interested in the automotive industry. The car is known under the name of Toyota 86 in Asia, South Africa, South America and Australia, as GT86 in Europe, and as FT86 in Nicaragua and Jamaica.
The vehicle is also known as the Subaru BRZ worldwide and as Scion FR-S in the US and Canada.
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