Overview (Episode premieres sometime Wednesday, speculation for now, ill update accordingly)
2017 Toyota 86
MSRP: $26,255 as tested: ~$26,854? USD
MPG: 21 city / 28 highway
Horsepower: 205 hp @ 7,000 rpm, Torque: 156 lb-ft
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 2,760 lbs
Dimensions: 167″ L x 70″ W x 51″ H
Tire size: P215/45R17
Option(s) equipped:
Fog Lights $599
2017 Mazda MX-5 Miata RF club
MSRP: $32,720 as tested: ~$36,130? USD
MPG: 27 city / 34 highway
Horsepower: 155 hp @ 6,000 rpm, Torque: 148 lb-ft
Engine: 2.0 L 4-cylinder
Curb weight: 2,445 lbs
Dimensions: 154″ L x 68″ W x 49″ H
Tire size: P205/45R17
Option(s) equipped:
Brembo/BBS Package $3400
Why would they not test a '17 BRZ LTD with STI lip kit and PP to make this a fair fight? I dont know
What are your guy's thoughts or predictions? Which car is going to have the best lap time?
Better back-roads carver or city driving? Do we have people here who have driven the RF as well as a '17 86/BRZ?