Archive for December, 2011

Here is the first video of the Toyota 86 TRD Sports Track Competition Package “N1” Model. The N1 and N0 models look to be complete track spec cars complete with full rollcage, lightweight racing wheels, and huge wing spoiler (on one of the models). Click through for the video.

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The TRD 86 / GT86 and Modellista 86 / GT86 were first seen in the leaked scans of the 86 training manual last month, but now comes the first real life photos of these 86 models! Seen in this photo set is the TRD version and Modellista versions of the 86 / GT86 showing off […]

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Friday December 16, 2011 11:24

Video Revisits Toyota FT-86 Concept to GT 86

Toyota UK has posted this video which revisits the road from the Toyota FT-86 concept, to the FT-86 II Concept, to finally the production GT 86.

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The production Subaru BRZ was officially revealed at the Tokyo Motor Show on November 30, which was followed by another intro on the same day (night) at a special “Re-Mix Night” event at Studio Coast, a nightclub on the Tokyo Bay. The BRZ reveal occurred to the tune of a music video in which it […]

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Insideline lists 10 interesting or important facts/information that most of you already know (or perhaps not). In any case, they’re worth a review. 1. It Feels Incredible (FR-S Reviews) 2. It Has a Torsen Limited-Slip Differential (Discussions) 3. There’s Solid Evidence a Turbo Is Coming (Discussions) 4. It Has an Ultra-Low Center of Gravity (Original […]

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According to Motor Trend, Scion FR-S project manager Yoshinori Sasaki has let on that he has big plans for the FR-S beyond the first year model. Speaking at the press drives of the FR-S at the Sodegaura Forest Raceway in Japan, Sasaki says: “We are hoping to release one new variant per year… Hopefully, for […]

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We’ve already seen a blue version of the Toyota 86 with aero kit, high spoiler wing, and TRD parts/accessories, but an even more eye catching red version has now been shown! Appearing at a recent test drive event, this red Toyota 86 features what will be (according to sources) a factory optional aero kit including […]

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The GReddy Scion FR-S made a special appearance at Cars & Coffee in Irvine, California today, representing the first official public appearance for the Scion FR-S (GReddy version). Moto Miwa was lucky enough to get some seat and drive time and had the following reaction to share with us: Got to operate it a bit […]

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Renowned drift racer, Ken Gushi, drifts and reviews the Scion FR-S in the best driving footage yet of the AS1 cars (FR-S, 86, GT86, BRZ) [Video INSIDE]. The high revving sounds coming from the car sounds great paired with Ken’s impressive drifting of course. The clip shows just how easy the FR-S is to control […]

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