GR86 vs. GT86 track comparison
 

No bs comparison between the 2 cars. Overall, new model has better straight line acceleration and better brake performance. Worth to see the excel lap timing and circuit data comparison at the end of the video. In total the fun for both models is the same in the circuit (translated from Japan).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hMERyuq1zQ

GR86 best lap time: 46.7
GT86 best lap time: 47.5

And I thought streets of willow springs was short. Man that's one small track! Hopefully we see them do another track test at Tsukuba 2000 to better see how much the horsepower and other small changes affect lap time. At such a small track, it's no wonder we see <1 sec of difference.

Get them on a longer track and the new car will say goodbye

HotVersion took the GR86 around Tsukuba in 1.07.86s the same day the track prepped HV86 managed 1.09.37 with wider 235 PS4s. OEM stock an 86 is a 1.10-11.xx car there. HKS has already got a mildly modded one around in 1.01.XX with no engine tuning or crazy $$$$ weight reduction.

New car is a beast

*first gen drivers following a second gen on the straights

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