Confirmed Torsen Differential
 

I'm happy about this!

"Good news! :) Toyota 86 will feature Torsen LSD and gearbox is from Toyota Altezza / Lexus IS (automatic from IS-F), so we already have tons of spare parts. Almost all suspension is the same as Impreza"

Me gusta torsen...

the automatic in the IS-F has eight gears

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_IS_(XE20)#IS_F_SPDS

I´m pretty sure they mean IS 250 or IS 350

I want to know if they are using the Subaru r160/r180 diffs. If so, then we will have plenty of aftermarket support out of the box.

If the auto is from ISx50, this car fail so bad. It's slow(lag), and unresponsive. From what I have heard, the 6spd auto is based on 8spd from IS-F. The one similar if not the same as 2013 GS.
Manual one is based off IS300's tranny, but I think the one in FR-S/BRZ is upgraded version.

Cool.

If it's an existing diff that gives more opportunity for aftermarket options like OS Giken, Quaife, or whatever you prefer.

I seem to recall it being mentioned to be Toyota piece, but I could be wrong. It wouldn't be an R160 or R180 though, those are much too weak for a RWD car. They are Nissan diffs, and the last time either of them was used in a rwd production car was the 510 and the original 240z respectively. If they were going to use a Nissan diff, the obvious choice would be the R200 (silvia/240sx, n/a 300z) as it is quite strong, and is an easy transplant into the Impreza rear subframe.

This is great news.

If by "easy transplant" you mean hours of cutting, welding, and relocation, then yes. :D

I don't really care if it's a Subaru piece, I'm just looking for reliability and aftermarket compatibility.

My mistake. I knew the mounting points were the same, but didn't realize there were clearance issues.

Its neither:

http://photos.motoiq.com/MotoIQ/Proj...060325-2-M.jpg

I'm not sure exactly what it is, but folks on that MotoIQ page said its from an IS350 or something. Is that an R200?

I've been doing a bit of reading.

The pumpkin is from the IS, but the differential itself is very likely to be the same one that comes in the IS-F. The IS-250/350 have open diffs as far as I can tell, while the ISF comes with a torsen. Aftermarket-wise, there are currently replacements available from OS Giken and Tom's. And if the ring/pinion gears are as strong as those in the IS's, there shouldn't be any need to worry about it's strength.

I'm very happy about the Torsen.

My first post here :) I actually just joined to ask what kind of diff this car will have - really good news about the Torsen! I assume this will be the same for both variants (BRZ and GT-86)?

I currently drive a BMW 1-series coupe (120d), and fitting a Quaife diff in it last year completely transformed the car! Made this vid right after the run-in period was over, hopefully the GT-86 will be at least as happy to powerslide ;)
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