So it begins again, for like the hundredth time.
https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a4...orolla-engine/
R&T says that "Toyota confirmed to Road & Track it has built a small batch of GR86s powered by its G16E-GTS engine, the turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-three that powers the GR Yaris and GR Corolla. The cars, assembled by the company's Gazoo Racing division, aren't being used as production prototypes."
But, R&T's reporting is odd. I'm assuming Toyota confirmed the first part to R&T, but I'm not sure about anything after that. The last paragraph R&T quotes CarSales: "'Not all hope is lost. When asked by CarSales whether this engine could make it to production, Gazoo Racing chief engineer Naoyuki Sakamoto said: “Yes, we are thinking for the future about the possibility of using it, but there are no concrete plans at the moment.'"
So I don't know if Toyota confirmed to R&T that they are "thinking for the future about the possibility of using it, but there are no concrete plans at the moment.'" according Naoyuki Sakamoto.
That last part could easily have been an engineer offhandedly making what he thinks is a benign comment because those discussions have taken place, even if it is over drinks at a bar.
For now, it sounds like Toyota can confirm that it fits and and presumable is drivable. However, it doesn't sound like they have actually tested it in a production car for the purpose of developing a road version. Is the transmission durable enough over 100,000 mi. to handle 270~300 hp reliably? Probably a lot would need to change to the point that it would cost $45K. At that point, well... the Supra...