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switchlanez · 01-09-2013, 12:08 PM

Is this real?

Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake: The ’86 You’ll Never Admit To Wanting
By Alex Kersten in New Cars

Everyone and their dog loves the Toyota GT86. But get a load of this Shooting Brake version...

Imagine if you will a world where uncompromising performance, agility, sex-factor and practicality combine to create the perfect car. Sounds a little like the Ferrari FF, no? The problem with the four-wheel drive Fezza, however, is that it costs almost as much as our aforementioned world (£227,107 to be exact), is thirstier than Charlie Sheen (15.4mpg) and less fun to drive than a £25k Toyota GT86 – a two-door sports car that’s down on the FF’s sanctimonious 650bhp power figure by a hefty 453 horses.

But the GT86 is no saint, either. Unlike the FF, its practicality is compromised by its pesky coupe silhouette. If you’re a car-mad, married dad, strike this from your list; it’s simply not big enough for your mistress and six-month-old.

But, as we mentioned last week, we are here to make 2013 a better place (remember our F1-inspired Twizy?). Enter stage left the Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake.

This is the car you thought we never needed, but now that it’s staring you in the face, it makes sense, right? Of course, our idea here isn’t to replace the current GT86 coupe. That would be ridiculous. What the optional GT86 Sport Brake version does, is make your Car Of The Year available to keen drivers with busy family lives and a penchant for a cheeky roundabout drift.

The Important Changes

The Shooting Brake’s body length is increased by 55mm, giving cramped rear passengers (putting it lightly) much-needed legroom for longer journeys. The current fold-flat rear bench is also ditched in favour of a practical 60/40 split unit.

Thanks to the SB’s new body, seats-up boot capacity is increased from a tight 243 litres to a more family-friendly 298 litres, while seats-down capacity measures in at a useful 1040 litres (or 230 packs of nappies/diapers).

Engine and transmission options will match those of the coupe (2.0-litre Subaru-derived boxer unit mated to either a six-speed manual or six-cog auto ‘box), while the Shooting Brake’s 0-62mph time of 7.8 and 8.5sec respectively is slower than the coupe’s by 0.2 and 0.3sec. This is due to the SB’s 86kg weight penalty. Naturally.

UK pricing will start at £26,945 for the manual Shooting Brake version and £28,445 for the automatic. This represents an increase of just £1,950 for both models.

So there you have it, Toyota. A brilliant new business plan for a car your customers never knew they wanted.

Who’s in?

Source: http://www.carthrottle.com/toyota-gt...it-to-wanting/

Hanakuso · 01-09-2013, 12:09 PM

Of course it's real..

jstans84 · 01-09-2013, 12:13 PM

Reminds me of the veloster, no thanks.

DarkSunrise · 01-09-2013, 12:23 PM

Needs a rear wing like the one in this render.

boredom.is.me · 01-09-2013, 12:34 PM

I just saw this on facebook. This must be a fan boy thing right? This can't really be a consideration.

ATL BRZ · 01-09-2013, 12:35 PM

brewksy · 01-09-2013, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkSunrise

Needs a rear wing like the one in this render.

I still get goosebumps every time I see this photoshop. Fun like an 86 with room for my stuff

Heck, add some new fangled electrifying AWD system and I'd like it even more.

Celica00 · 01-09-2013, 12:50 PM

ugly, hideous, atrocious.

cell172 · 01-09-2013, 12:53 PM

It reminds me a lot of the M/// Coupe. I like it.

luxmn · 01-09-2013, 12:55 PM

blehh if i wanted an 'almost' hot hatch i would gotten something else. be gone devil!

ichitaka05 · 01-09-2013, 12:55 PM

Shooting Brake ver always have being Love or Hate w ppl. There's never a middle person.

Anyways, I really need to put the water mark on that concept photo that mark who did it. lol

chenshuo · 01-09-2013, 12:57 PM

reminds me of the Porche Panamara. Hot soccer moms will like it.

SkAsphalt · 01-09-2013, 01:02 PM

I want it, I want it so bad

KaliKev · 01-09-2013, 01:08 PM

I like it, but wouldn't buy it.

01-09-2013, 12:08 PM	#1
switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,719 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake version (larger bodied 86) Is this real? Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake: The ’86 You’ll Never Admit To Wanting By Alex Kersten in New Cars Everyone and their dog loves the Toyota GT86. But get a load of this Shooting Brake version... Imagine if you will a world where uncompromising performance, agility, sex-factor and practicality combine to create the perfect car. Sounds a little like the Ferrari FF, no? The problem with the four-wheel drive Fezza, however, is that it costs almost as much as our aforementioned world (£227,107 to be exact), is thirstier than Charlie Sheen (15.4mpg) and less fun to drive than a £25k Toyota GT86 – a two-door sports car that’s down on the FF’s sanctimonious 650bhp power figure by a hefty 453 horses. But the GT86 is no saint, either. Unlike the FF, its practicality is compromised by its pesky coupe silhouette. If you’re a car-mad, married dad, strike this from your list; it’s simply not big enough for your mistress and six-month-old. But, as we mentioned last week, we are here to make 2013 a better place (remember our F1-inspired Twizy?). Enter stage left the Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake. This is the car you thought we never needed, but now that it’s staring you in the face, it makes sense, right? Of course, our idea here isn’t to replace the current GT86 coupe. That would be ridiculous. What the optional GT86 Sport Brake version does, is make your Car Of The Year available to keen drivers with busy family lives and a penchant for a cheeky roundabout drift. The Important Changes The Shooting Brake’s body length is increased by 55mm, giving cramped rear passengers (putting it lightly) much-needed legroom for longer journeys. The current fold-flat rear bench is also ditched in favour of a practical 60/40 split unit. Thanks to the SB’s new body, seats-up boot capacity is increased from a tight 243 litres to a more family-friendly 298 litres, while seats-down capacity measures in at a useful 1040 litres (or 230 packs of nappies/diapers). Engine and transmission options will match those of the coupe (2.0-litre Subaru-derived boxer unit mated to either a six-speed manual or six-cog auto ‘box), while the Shooting Brake’s 0-62mph time of 7.8 and 8.5sec respectively is slower than the coupe’s by 0.2 and 0.3sec. This is due to the SB’s 86kg weight penalty. Naturally. UK pricing will start at £26,945 for the manual Shooting Brake version and £28,445 for the automatic. This represents an increase of just £1,950 for both models. So there you have it, Toyota. A brilliant new business plan for a car your customers never knew they wanted. Who’s in? Source: http://www.carthrottle.com/toyota-gt...it-to-wanting/ __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

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Hanakuso Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: California Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 294 Thanked 673 Times in 390 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Of course it's real..

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jstans84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 788 Thanks: 353 Thanked 345 Times in 180 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Reminds me of the veloster, no thanks.

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01-09-2013, 12:53 PM	#9
cell172 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: Asphalt MT FR-S Location: Middle TN Posts: 4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It reminds me a lot of the M/// Coupe. I like it.

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luxmn First FR-S Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Whiteout MT FRS Location: austin tx Posts: 561 Thanks: 120 Thanked 125 Times in 83 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	blehh if i wanted an 'almost' hot hatch i would gotten something else. be gone devil!

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chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	reminds me of the Porche Panamara. Hot soccer moms will like it.

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