Toyota GR 86 Test Mule Spotted - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Stephen W. · 10-15-2019, 04:43 PM

Hmmm.... Auto Blog has some photos. Now, is it a test mule for 2nd gen running gear or 2021 pre production unit?
Let the games begin!
https://www.autoblog.com/2019/10/15/...#slide-2177018

Interesting vents in the front fenders behind the wheels, eh?

J1Avs · 10-15-2019, 04:52 PM

Here we go!

Very interesting though. I'm intrigued by the combo of 86 headlights with the BRZ badges.

This is total speculation, but the bulges on the fender look similar in size to those on the new S209, particulary how they protrude.

Interested to see where this goes!

ichitaka05 · 10-15-2019, 05:01 PM

vh_supra26 · 10-15-2019, 05:47 PM

Similar side fangs from the Bestcar fan art.

DandoX · 10-15-2019, 05:48 PM

exhaust tips look much better, looks like the whole front end is a different design. Different quarter panels, headlights, bumper. The profile of the bumper does look cool.

Is it me or does the wheel base look slightly longer?

Also there is some sort of bump on the trunk or rear glass, is that for testing or apart of the design?

DandoX · 10-15-2019, 05:50 PM

Also I want to chime in that the original FRS still has the best looking bumper, this new version with those funky lower tooth looking bottom lip is not a good looking design.

gymratter · 10-15-2019, 06:04 PM

i think its a test mule for the 2nd gen 86. for example cars like the LC and Zupr4 started life as a new chassis over a moded GS and 2 series shell.

Dake · 10-15-2019, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

Interesting vents in the front fenders behind the wheels, eh?

I assume they'll be as fake as the Zupra's.

It'll be interesting to see I guess.

weederr33 · 10-15-2019, 06:49 PM

I still can't see the brake pads. Not worth the upgrade.

Tcoat · 10-15-2019, 06:54 PM

Gonna go find the thread but pretty sure those pictures are about two years old. They were not "just spotted" and likely have zero to do with the next generation.

OK so this is the thread. https://www.carscoops.com/2018/09/ba...-updates-ring/ Not the same car.
That is just a plain old 17+ 86 front end under that camo though.

gymratter · 10-15-2019, 08:06 PM

how test mules work.

top: Zupr4
bottom: normal 2er

Jordanwolf · 10-15-2019, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Gonna go find the thread but pretty sure those pictures are about two years old. They were not "just spotted" and likely have zero to do with the next generation.

OK so this is the thread. https://www.carscoops.com/2018/09/ba...-updates-ring/ Not the same car.
That is just a plain old 17+ 86 front end under that camo though.

This is a modified 17+ 86 bumper. Those two side sections would be nice if they were functional vents like brake ducts or something.

HKz · 10-15-2019, 08:58 PM

yep definitely a modified facelifted bumper and fenders....same facelifted headlights though so @DandoX better get some glasses ^^

trunk looks a little weird too, like a mini ducktail got molded into

exciting news if tis indeed a development mule!

JesseG · 10-15-2019, 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DandoX

exhaust tips look much better, looks like the whole front end is a different design. Different quarter panels, headlights, bumper. The profile of the bumper does look cool.

Is it me or does the wheel base look slightly longer?

Also there is some sort of bump on the trunk or rear glass, is that for testing or apart of the design?

I agree, the exhaust tips look very cool. Quarter panels look different so maybe this is a mixture of 1st and 2nd gen?
And I *think* it looks like a longer wheelbase because of the camo playing tricks. But that could be a change for the 2nd gen also. I want to know which motor it will have!!

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Tcoat Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Drives: 2020 Hakone Location: London, Ont Posts: 69,838 Thanks: 61,656 Thanked 108,295 Times in 46,456 Posts Mentioned: 2499 Post(s)	Gonna go find the thread but pretty sure those pictures are about two years old. They were not "just spotted" and likely have zero to do with the next generation. OK so this is the thread. https://www.carscoops.com/2018/09/ba...-updates-ring/ Not the same car. That is just a plain old 17+ 86 front end under that camo though. __________________ Racecar spelled backwards is Racecar, because Racecar. Last edited by Tcoat; 10-15-2019 at 07:47 PM.

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10-15-2019, 04:52 PM	#2
J1Avs Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Drives: 2018 BRZ tS Location: Northern VA Posts: 396 Thanks: 239 Thanked 232 Times in 125 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Here we go! Very interesting though. I'm intrigued by the combo of 86 headlights with the BRZ badges. This is total speculation, but the bulges on the fender look similar in size to those on the new S209, particulary how they protrude. Interested to see where this goes!

10-15-2019, 05:47 PM	#4
vh_supra26 Site Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: Supra Location: Houston Posts: 2,797 Thanks: 1,155 Thanked 2,182 Times in 965 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s)	Similar side fangs from the Bestcar fan art.

10-15-2019, 05:48 PM	#5
DandoX Senior gif poster Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FRS Location: Ca, SoCal Posts: 936 Thanks: 593 Thanked 764 Times in 391 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	exhaust tips look much better, looks like the whole front end is a different design. Different quarter panels, headlights, bumper. The profile of the bumper does look cool. Is it me or does the wheel base look slightly longer? Also there is some sort of bump on the trunk or rear glass, is that for testing or apart of the design?

10-15-2019, 05:50 PM	#6
DandoX Senior gif poster Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FRS Location: Ca, SoCal Posts: 936 Thanks: 593 Thanked 764 Times in 391 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s)	Also I want to chime in that the original FRS still has the best looking bumper, this new version with those funky lower tooth looking bottom lip is not a good looking design.

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gymratter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: BMW Location: TX Posts: 2,403 Thanks: 1,972 Thanked 1,829 Times in 956 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	i think its a test mule for the 2nd gen 86. for example cars like the LC and Zupr4 started life as a new chassis over a moded GS and 2 series shell.

10-15-2019, 08:06 PM	#11
gymratter Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: BMW Location: TX Posts: 2,403 Thanks: 1,972 Thanked 1,829 Times in 956 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	how test mules work. top: Zupr4 bottom: normal 2er

10-15-2019, 08:58 PM	#13
HKz Reformed Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: '23 GRC, '11 Prius, '04 RAV4 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,325 Thanks: 1,258 Thanked 1,152 Times in 596 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s)	yep definitely a modified facelifted bumper and fenders....same facelifted headlights though so @DandoX better get some glasses ^^ trunk looks a little weird too, like a mini ducktail got molded into exciting news if tis indeed a development mule!

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