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Monday February 24, 2014 13:00

Some 86 Pics from Osaka Auto Messe 2014

Check out some photos of the Toyota 86 from the Osake Auto Messe 2014.

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Thursday February 20, 2014 18:27

“Poor Sales” May Preclude New FR-S Variants?

According to a report by Autoexpress, a senior Toyota official has revealed that poor sales of the GT 86 sports car meant that additional variants, such as the much-hyped convertible and a possible performance version, are likely to be ruled out. Speaking with Auto Express, Toyota’s European R&D boss Gerald Killmann said the GT 86 […]

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Wednesday February 19, 2014 15:30

Video: Fredric Asabo Manhandles 2JZ Powered GT86

Not much need to be said. Just watch and enjoy the power and poetry represented by this 2JZ powered GT86 and the driving by Fredric Asabo [VIDEO].

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Tuesday February 18, 2014 13:00

FR-S Runs Incredible 10.84 @ 128 MPH Quarter Mile

Check out this turbocharged FR-S running an incredible 10.84 @ 128mph in the quarter mile [SEE VIDEO]. Mods: FBM stage 1 base kit Upgraded FP custom Tubo FBM 1000cc injectors and fuel pump FBM RR con. rods and cp pistons ARP head studs ACT clutch kit Snow performance meth kit FBM/RPS ecutek tune

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Check out this documentary [VIDEO] that chronicles the journey of Team VCMC FR-S to one of the world’s most renowned automotive racing spectacles, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.

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Thursday January 30, 2014 10:24

EVO: GT86 TRD vs Miata MX-5 BBR Turbo at the Track

Richard Meaden of EVO Magazine compares the Toyota GT86 TRD against the BBR Mazda MX-5 on track at Blyton Park. Prepare to see some rather sideways action [VIDEO].

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Tuesday January 28, 2014 10:00

Video: Alfa 4C and Cayman Compared to GT86

Autocar pits three small sports cars against each other, including our beloved GT86. They ask: The new Alfa Romeo 4C has the right kind of credentials for a sports coupé, but can it really rival the indomitable and equivalently priced Porsche Cayman? Or how about the much cheaper, and less exotic, Toyota GT86? Watch the […]

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Recent testing of the Evasive Pikes Peak FR-S resulted in the fastest FR-S / BRZ time at Buttonwillow CW13. The car’s HKS Supercharger was de-tuned to 360whp for the run.   The driver was Robert Walker. See the run on video inside.

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This video is about the visionary Kazunori Yamauchi (Kaz) who, through creating Gran Turismo, caused a ripple in mainstream culture. Kaz sees a link between our enjoyment for cars and our evolution as humans. “The pleasure of hunting is… connected to driving, connected to racing …it is related to the male hunting instinct.” This video […]

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