Top Gear Calls Toyota GT 86 one of the best driving sports cars of the last decade

[wcbjr]

But, but, it's only 200hp.


And it's not AWD!


And it's not 2500 lbs....


Thing sucks...

[armokaiser]

Originally Posted by wcbjr

But, but, it's only 200hp.


And it's not AWD!


And it's not 2500 lbs....


Thing sucks...

This car may be suit you then

[Dillano609]

Originally Posted by wcbjr

But, but, it's only 200hp.


And it's not AWD!


And it's not 2500 lbs....


Thing sucks...

[lazyluka]

I somehow think we may have to wait until Season 19 of the show (which usually air's around July) to see the 86 on Top Gear. Not even a teaser of the 86 in the preview

http://bcove.me/f9hwqynj


BRZ - In Croatian "brz" means fast....

[Levi]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

The numbers:
1998cc, Flat four, 200bhp, 151lb ft, c160g/km, c42mpg, c6.8secs, c145mph, 1220kg

0-100 km/h in 6.8 sec?

[Dark]

Originally Posted by Levi

0-100 km/h in 6.8 sec?

I have never expected it to be faster than low 6sec since it runs on Prius tires.

[Subaruwrxfan]

Originally Posted by lazyluka

I somehow think we may have to wait until Season 19 of the show (which usually air's around July) to see the 86 on Top Gear. Not even a teaser of the 86 in the preview

http://bcove.me/f9hwqynj


BRZ - In Croatian "brz" means fast....

I dunno...they normally drive cars before they come out, by July this car will already be out. If Subaru and Toyota have half a brain, they'll want them to do a review of the car before it comes out. Even if that means shipping a JDM car to the Top Gear Test Track.

And Croatian is now one of my favorite languages! lol

[Dragonitti]

Originally Posted by mastawyrm

What other reason would you choose one or the other? There looks to be less difference between the two than camaro/firebird so I think most people will make the decision based on badge. I know I'm more interested in driving the brand that is so well known for WRC compared to the brand that is known for eco-bland. The rumors that the Subaru will have just a slightly tighter suspension doesn't hurt either but I wouldn't expect that to matter much.

Other than badge....how about exterior, interior, aftermarket options when the cars come out? There are more than just a badge to choose from.


Side note:
So, I take it, this is a follow up to the not so glamours article they did on the GT86?

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by neutron256

I went ahead and put my deposit on the Subaru because Scion has said their strategy for rolling out new cars is to start on the coasts and work inward. Plus I like the more mature look of the Subaru.

If you order you will get your car the same time as that person on the east or west coast. You can also order from a dealer on the west coast and have your car shipped to a dealer near you.

[tripjammer]

Originally Posted by wcbjr

But, but, it's only 200hp.


And it's not AWD!


And it's not 2500 lbs....


Thing sucks...

This car is the best car since slice bread. You will want one, just like everybody else once they realize how awesome it handles.

[Mr Franky]

The bit I like most about this review is the out of twenty score. I haven't seen another car get 19/20. The closest car to that was the Nissan GTR and the Italia 458, both on 18. So really this is the best car they have reviewed. That makes me happy.

[switchlanez]

^I saw the 19/20 but where did you see it was the highest?

Edit: I see Italia 458 got 20: http://www.topgear.com/uk/ferrari/458

[Mr Franky]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

^I saw the 19/20 but where did you see it was the highest?

Edit: I see Italia 458 got 20: http://www.topgear.com/uk/ferrari/458

Ah well there you go. I was going off of the Magazine. In fact on the website the GTR only has 17, so forget my previous post. But either way you look at it, 19 is still a very very good score.

[jonny37]

how do you preorder the brz?