Beefed up 86 spied @ Nürburgring

[Deep Six]

With the Cayman you can get an S or GTS not just the base model. For a company that built a car with such great dynamics I don't understand why the only upgrades they offer are ornamental?

[cycleboy]

Originally Posted by Deep Six

With the Cayman you can get an S or GTS not just the base model. For a company that built a car with such great dynamics I don't understand why the only upgrades they offer are ornamental?

I agree with that. They make a point about Scion cars that you customize them to your liking, but I guess it only goes as far as cosmetics. Anything real we want to do is aftermarket and could cause warranty grief.

Oh, or there are a few retarded expensive TRD parts.

[Muaddib]

I bet that hood will cost anywhere from 5k to 10k.

[vh_supra26]

Engine built by Subaru

Japanese magazine Best Car has obtained some juicy details about a range-topping Toyota GT86 version.

We know for a fact Toyota is planning some changes to spice up the GT86 as prototypes have been spotted 'Ring testing a couple of times. A recent report indicates there are some big upgrades planned as the model will allegedly be getting a hotter version replacing the rear-wheel drive setup with an AWD arrangement.

In addition, the GT86 is expected to get a four-cylinder 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine built by Subaru so it's likely the same unit installed in the 2015 WRX STI where it churns 305 bhp (227 kW) and 290 lb-ft (393 Nm) of torque. In the uprated GT86, the engine will develop up to 300 bhp (224 kW) sent to both axles through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.

Judging by the spy photos we posted several months ago, Toyota is also planning some lightweight body parts made from carbon fiber along with a sizeable fixed rear wing. It should be mentioned the car's chief engineer Tetsuya Tada already announced the updated GT86 will have new intake and exhaust systems developed in collaboration with Gazoo Racing.

The facelifted GT86 will go on sale in 2015 but Toyota could decide to show it before the end of this year.

http://content.worldcarfans.co/2014/...1391205927.jpg

[Levi]

Nice for those that a RC F is to heavy (and expensive).

[tahdizzle]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

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Thanks for the post, but I'm chalking this one up as some hopeful writing an article.

I don't doubt that they are testing various configurations of 86s, BUT they are NOT going to put an EJ in a twin.

Heck, the fa20dit in the s4 WRX puts down better numbers than the current EJ.

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

http://content.worldcarfans.co/2014/...1391205927.jpg

Just what I wanted, an AWD, turbo, automatic 86.

[strat61caster]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

Just what I wanted, an AWD, turbo, automatic 86.

Dude did you even read the article? It's a hybrid.

[DarkSunrise]

A recent report indicates there are some big upgrades planned as the model will allegedly be getting a hotter version replacing the rear-wheel drive setup with an AWD arrangement.

And how are they planning to route power to the front wheels? Through the engine block?

The only way AWD will happen without a hybrid setup is if they relocate the engine significantly upward and forward to accommodate the front axles. At which time, you basically end up with a coupe body on an Impreza, which is pointless. Goodbye CG height and weight distribution.

In addition, the GT86 is expected to get a four-cylinder 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine built by Subaru so it's likely the same unit installed in the 2015 WRX STI where it churns 305 bhp (227 kW) and 290 lb-ft (393 Nm) of torque.

This is ridiculous. Why would they put the outgoing ancient EJ257 into the next-generation GT86?

This article fails on so many levels.

[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

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LOL, that "article" is utter fantasy. Please think before posting something that ridiculous.

[vh_supra26]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

LOL, that "article" is utter fantasy. Please think before posting something that ridiculous.

I'm just sharing links to articles, if you don't like than please just move on... No one is focusing you to click on this thread.

[Levi]

It may not be that far fetched, when you consider the patent leaks of the Subaru Viziv. http://www.autoweek.nl/nieuws/29782/...j-patentbureau

[Dark]

Originally Posted by vh_supra26

I'm just sharing links to articles, if you don't like than please just move on... No one is focusing you to click on this thread.

ft86club isn't what we used to know anymore. That's why I rarely come here and I decided to pick up 15 WRX limited. I hope ft1club won't be this ridiculous when production FT1 arrives.

[vh_supra26]

Originally Posted by Dark

ft86club isn't what we used to know anymore. That's why I rarely come here and I decided to pick up 15 WRX limited. I hope ft1club won't be this ridiculous when production FT1 arrives.

X2, people actually showed a little respect for one another back than. I also hope our new forum doesn't end up like this.