Clarkson reviews GT86 in new issue of Top Gear Magazine - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

YankBoffin · 07-18-2012, 10:59 AM

Jezza and the Stig reportedly review 24 performance cars in the latest issue of Top Gear:
http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/t...week-2012-7-17

There's a teaser video included on the page, including Clarkson sitting in and describing the drifting capabilities of the GT-86 at about 1:31.

Can't wait to pick up this issue!

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Shinji2787 · 07-18-2012, 11:03 AM

Just saw that little while ago on the Top Gear fb page. It looks exciting! Can't wait to read what they all have to say about the GT-86/FRS/BRZ

empower-auto · 07-18-2012, 11:09 AM

"normally you run out of the ability to hold the slide... but this doesn't"

beauty.

buzznasa · 07-18-2012, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Truth is, supercar figures usually require super-strength technology, and, during Speed Week, we found ourselves endlessly drawn to cars with much more humble vital statistics but a more involving way of delivering them.

Somehow, I think I know which car came out on top ;-)

Texas BRZ · 07-18-2012, 11:18 AM

^ I hope I know too... LoL.

MVJ1975 · 07-18-2012, 11:27 AM

Those lines and the positioning of the 86 in the dead center of the cover has me mildly optimistic.

chate · 07-18-2012, 11:46 AM

oo lala cant wait to see those videos!!

Gen · 07-18-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Texas FR-S

^ I hope I know too... LoL.

Seeing some of the other cars there... I'm not expecting the GT86 to 'win'. I'm sure Clarkson will like it...but even in terms of 'soul', a few cars I spotted have it handily beat (granted, at a MUCH higher price point)

Texas BRZ · 07-18-2012, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Gen

Seeing some of the other cars there... I'm not expecting the GT86 to 'win'. I'm sure Clarkson will like it...but even in terms of 'soul', a few cars I spotted have it handily beat (granted, at a MUCH higher price point)

You have a valid perspective... It's nice to know that it was recognized along with such great performing cars though.

Hanzo · 07-18-2012, 12:53 PM

Is it out in the US magazine store yet?

YankBoffin · 07-18-2012, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Hanzo

Is it out in the US magazine store yet?

Good question. I may give the local Barnes and Noble a call prior to stopping by later this week. I assume this would be the August issue, unless they do things differently over in the UK.

jesseps · 07-18-2012, 01:15 PM

I can not wait to check this issue. I do hope in the new season the GT86 will be in one of the episodes.

merlin2111 · 07-18-2012, 01:23 PM

Somebody find that may and get some scans up asap!

Imti · 07-18-2012, 01:35 PM

Wow. That is great honor for the GT86.

Although I will keep my expectations grounded. Like it has been said already, there are many cars in that line up worthy of the top spot.

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YankBoffin Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: BRZ, WR Blue, Premium Trim Location: Cincinnati Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 41 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Clarkson reviews GT86 in new issue of Top Gear Magazine Jezza and the Stig reportedly review 24 performance cars in the latest issue of Top Gear: http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/t...week-2012-7-17 There's a teaser video included on the page, including Clarkson sitting in and describing the drifting capabilities of the GT-86 at about 1:31. Can't wait to pick up this issue! Last edited by YankBoffin; 07-18-2012 at 11:07 AM. Reason: changed text

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