TOYOTA to Launch “GR” Sports Car Series in Japan; "GR" trademarked in U.S.

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by mav1178

https://www.autocar.co.uk/opinion/mo...k-gazoo-anyway

This is pretty much as close to a good answer for "Gazoo" as I can find, which really sucks because it doesn't actually tell a story about what Gazoo means to Toyota.

In a nutshell, Gazoo Racing is entirely driven by internal employees and passions and that spilled over into motorsports and other activities. Only after a while did it become part of their official racing program.

It's still weird because even hardcore motorsport enthusiasts like me are still confused by TRD vs Toyota Racing vs Toyota Gazoo Racing...

I think they just want to make a global version of oem preformance part supplier. So toyyota Gazoo stuff will be the same the entire globe in every market.

No more TRD US /TRD japan stuff since they don't get to pocket everything that way. Gone are the days ppl thought TRD US and TRD is the same when it's actually totally different.

[why?]

Originally Posted by Is Always Angry

The single tailpipe on the 86 doesn't refer to this nasty thing,
does it?
https://www.autoblog.com/2015/12/27/...#slide-3749118

I've no idea how they managed to make center exhaust look that bad.

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by wangson

Does this mean the US will get some sort of Mark X sedan?

Ya, its the Lexus GS or the Camry v6

[SkAsphalt]

Originally Posted by why?

I've no idea how they managed to make center exhaust look that bad.

'I want my car to be inspired by the race cars!!!"
(Toyota does it, center exhaust with integrated diffuser)
'Oh god, no'

[airjonny]

Bring that GRMN 86 my way. Everything else besides the hot yaris can stay overseas.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by airjonny

Bring that GRMN 86 my way.

I did a walkaround of the car at Mega Web back in January:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYpymQO5Mzc"]walkaround of GRMN 86 at Mega Web - YouTube[/ame]

Edit: keep in mind this video is of the zenki 13-16 chassis. Kouki version will probably receive a refresh in terms of looks... who knows if it will be better or worse.

[stevesnj]

Visible engine mods here. Mostly look like intake manifold and air intake. Seen this last year. Don't know if any internals or mapping was changed. Most likely a map with the exhaust and intake changes.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXtZLpWg0X4"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXtZLpWg0X4[/ame]

[MrDinkleman]

Originally Posted by mav1178

Biggest issue I see will be the obvious question:

What does Gazoo stand for?

Here's a nice little explanation:


http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/news...formance-line/

[Beachin86]

And here is Aiko Toyoda doing donuts in the GR86.

[Wise]

Originally Posted by stevesnj

Visible engine mods here. Mostly look like intake manifold and air intake. Seen this last year. Don't know if any internals or mapping was changed. Most likely a map with the exhaust and intake changes.

That front lip is glorious.

[airjonny]

218hp for the GRMN if I remember correctly

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by MrDinkleman

Here's a nice little explanation:


http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/news...formance-line/

Trust me, I know more about Gazoo Racing than the average Toyota enthusiast, and even I am confused by the way they've pushed the branding and heritage.

Until TRD USA (completely separate from corporate Toyota and TRD Japan) wants to align their plans with corporate Japan, GR won't get anywhere in the US.

[TheBRZsKnees]

I don't actually like the stock FR-S/BRZ diffusers much. The GRMN one looks like an improvement to me. I do agree that single exit looks a bit awkward though. A dual tip might improve it.

The only thing truly ugly about that car is the price tag.

[Jordanwolf]

Originally Posted by ph4zon

I don't actually like the stock FR-S/BRZ diffusers much. The GRMN one looks like an improvement to me. I do agree that single exit looks a bit awkward though. A dual tip might improve it.

The only thing truly ugly about that car is the price tag.

Hate that GeRMaN centre single exhaust, it kind of ruins that diffuser imo