Toyota GR Yaris

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

"Toyota has extended the reach of its 260hp Yaris GR by adding lower-spec and track-ready versions to the range in Japan."

Didn't they do this with the GT86? I believe there was an RC base version intended for track.

[TylerLieberman]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Didn't they do this with the GT86? I believe there was an RC base version intended for track.

Yeah. Unpainted bumpers, steel wheels, and I believe no radio or AC.

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Yeah. Unpainted bumpers, steel wheels, and I believe no radio or AC.

Ok cool! I thought so.

[Kodename47]

Originally Posted by weederr33

Ok cool! I thought so.

It's quite common in Japan. Honda have done it with plenty of TypeR models. Cheaper for the teams as the blingy stuff isn't needed. In my experience these seem to oddly be more expensive to import due to rarity/cool factor.

[spike021]

Official press release from Toyota in English: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/32741087.html

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by spike021

Official press release from Toyota in English: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/32741087.html

"10-speed Sequential Shiftmatic paddle shifting provides a manual-like experience"
Mmmm....I'm not sure about that part.


My italics.

[bcj]

There's a hoot!

A ten-speed CVT! Zounds!

Will it come with bar end shifters, or does that cost extra?

[Captain Snooze]

Isn't a 10 speed cvt an oxymoron?

[JD001]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

"Toyota has extended the reach of its 260hp Yaris GR by adding lower-spec and track-ready versions to the range in Japan."

Originally Posted by strat61caster

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economies_of_scale

Originally Posted by weederr33

Didn't they do this with the GT86? I believe there was an RC base version intended for track.

Originally Posted by TylerLieberman

Yeah. Unpainted bumpers, steel wheels, and I believe no radio or AC.

Originally Posted by weederr33

Ok cool! I thought so.

Originally Posted by Kodename47

It's quite common in Japan. Honda have done it with plenty of TypeR models. Cheaper for the teams as the blingy stuff isn't needed. In my experience these seem to oddly be more expensive to import due to rarity/cool factor.

Toyota is building a lower spec GR4 but they are also building a "granny" version using the GR4 body but lower powered engine, front wheel drive and AT... So it will look like the GR4 but won't have the power etc...

[weederr33]

Originally Posted by JD001

Toyota is building a lower spec GR4 but they are also building a "granny" version using the GR4 body but lower powered engine, front wheel drive and AT... So it will look like the GR4 but won't have the power etc...

Whatever they gotta do to make a profit and help us American's get all the goodies in our Corolla, I support.

[mrderp]

Originally Posted by ichitaka05

Wish S-FR was hatch & made it into yaris

Shhhh don't twist the knife.
It would have made a nice clownshoe and I would have traded the 86 for one.

[EAGLE5]

https://toyotagazooracing.com/?et_rid=634675609
Yaris Storm

"You're clearly a fan of rally‑based sports cars. Thank you for your passion. Rest assured, you'll be one of the first to know if a Hot Hatch is on its way to the U.S.A.

In the meantime, check out some of the other awesome GR machines from around the world at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing."

[strat61caster]

Oooh factory alignment numbers are green at -1.5° camber up front, average -1.8° in the back.

Probably details already posted in thread but whatever;
https://toyotagazooracing.com/jp/gr/yaris/1stedition/

225/40/18 Michelin PS4S on an 18x8 for the upgraded package, same size Dunlops for the lower trim.
Torsen differentials on both front and rear axles, electronically controlled clutch system in what appears to be the center location.
Curious about rear suspension, typical MacStrut front, but almost looks like a trailing arm rear? Japan uses double wishbone and multi-link interchangeably.

Brakes might be too big to fit average 17" wheels which is a shame, but not untenable, 17's are on their way out anyway.

[spike021]

Originally Posted by EAGLE5

https://toyotagazooracing.com/?et_rid=634675609
Yaris Storm

"You're clearly a fan of rally‑based sports cars. Thank you for your passion. Rest assured, you'll be one of the first to know if a Hot Hatch is on its way to the U.S.A.

In the meantime, check out some of the other awesome GR machines from around the world at TOYOTA GAZOO Racing."

Got this too.

I think they're just trolling at this point.