Toyota GT 86: first official photos and technical data

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here: the long-awaited Toyota GT 86, until now known as FT-86 , is in its final form, revealing a set of specifications that confirm a true sporting pedigree and no frills. On the Japanese market, the new 2 +2 coupe will be called Nippon simply “86″. At this point you could expect a change of name for the sisters BRZ Subaru and Scion FR-S : I remember that the three cars share the same platform and build 4-cylinder boxer engine derived from Subaru. But let the juice …

A figure of all, just to quickly put the record straight: the steering wheel has a diameter of 365 mm, the smallest ever seen on a Toyota or large runs. The car measures 4.24 m in length, is only 1,285 m high, while the overall width is 1,775. The step amounted instead to 2:57 meters. Numbers that make it the most compact four-seater coupe in the world. The center of gravity is just 475 mm high, while the overall weight of just 1180 kg, in divided 53/47 between the front and rear. The lanes have a width of 1,520 and 1,540 behind the front.

Under the hood the new 2.0 4-cylinder pawing Subaru with D-4S direct injection provided by Toyota bore and stroke of 86 mm and double overhead cam shafts, delivers 200 hp at 7000 rpm and maximum torque of 205 at 6600 r / min. The red zone only goes to 7500 rpm. A pure rear-wheel drive, equipped with limited slip differential, where the engine is articulated to the wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission or through an automatic transmission, 6 gears with paddles on the steering wheel.

Have yet to provide official specifications on the performance of the vehicle. 86 However, the GT should be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km / h in about 7 seconds flat and touch a maximum speed close to 230/240 km / h. The car is based on the MacPherson strut front suspension with double wishbones and rear. The size of the tires are equal to 215/40 with 17 “wheels, while if you opt for the 18″ wheels, 225/40 rear tires arrive. The brakes, which have not yet been issued technical specifications, consists of 4 ventilated discs. Prices should start from around 32,000 euros. More information will come with the official announcement that we will give you as soon as possible. In the meantime enjoy the gallery of images nutritissima official Japanese version of the GT 86 and “86″.