Toyota Motorsport GmbH Builds the TMG GT86 CS-V3 for Customer Racing

[Hachiroku]

Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG), the German motorsports company formerly responsible for Toyota’s Formula 1 program and now contracted to developing racing versions of its production cars, has rolled out a new racing version of the Scion FR-S’ cousin sold overseas, the Toyota GT 86 sports car.

Labeled the TMG GT86 CS-V3, the new car is aimed at privateer racers, particular those looking to compete in the V3 class of the Nürburgring-based VLN racing series, the highlight of which is the annual Nürburgring 24 Hours race. Currently, the car has only received homologation from the Deutsche Motor Sport Bund in Germany, though more category opportunities are expected to open up in the near future.

Like its road-going siblings, the TMG GT86 CS-V3 race car is ideal for performance fans on a budget. Its pricetag is a very reasonable €38,500 (approximately $47,760), excluding taxes, and it has been developed with easy maintenance and low running costs in mind.

Key changes to the car include a stiffened chassis and optimized weight distribution, as well as a racing exhaust system, uprated suspension and brakes, a full roll cage and a stripped-out interior. The basic powertrain has been left unchanged, however, which means peak output from the 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine is just 200 horsepower.

In a statement, TMG president Yoshiaki Kinoshita explained that a pre-production version has already proven itself by winning the V3 class in the grueling Nürburgring 24 Hours race earlier this year.

Anyone interested can order one today, with delivery times depending on demand. Note, development of racing cars based on the GT 86 continues at TMG, with a GT 86 Cup car currently under consideration.

via http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...tomer-race-car

[grk]

Looks sick, surprised about the lack of power/engine changes though.

[Spaceywilly]

Originally Posted by grk

Looks sick, surprised about the lack of power/engine changes though.

It has a race exhaust, so that might add a little bit of power. I don't think it needs anymore power to be a fun little race car. I wonder how much it weighs.

[Justin.b]

That navigation is at least as good as the Bespoke head unit's.

-Justin

[MarkMash]

Fuel cap is open ^

[Justin.b]

I noticed that, but I figured it was modified to accept those rapid fueling jugs and just sticks out now.

-Justin

[blur]

I wonder what suspension it has...

[Turbowned]

Very cool! Though I feel like in the U.S., for nearly $50k you could duplicate that car with a base FR-S and still have money left over for spares, transportation, entry fees, etc. Especially since you can sell off the interior, wheels, suspension components, etc. to recoup some money. No doubt they leave the engine stock so it can be modified by the user to qualify for specific classing regulations.

[whitejdm]

I want that steering wheel

[KritiK]

why the hell is Racing against a seat leon on back?...

[ichitaka05]

I'm guessing it's just like Taikyu edi 86 selling in Japan... but just a bit lower grade ver.

Now, let's see what Scion can pull it off

[Revird]

Originally Posted by blur

I wonder what suspension it has...

I assume it has some brew of H&R / Ohlin components, gauging from that front license plate and sticker.

[Surok]

going to need that steering wheel.

[coyote]

Originally Posted by Hachiroku

Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG), the German motorsports company formerly responsible for Toyota’s Formula 1 program and now contracted to developing racing versions of its production cars

TMG has a much richer history than a their attempts at F1. Google the name Ove Andersson and learn about TTE and what must surely be the pinnacle of Toyota motorsport. Of course it all went downhill rapidly after Toyota bought TTE, but the history of what Andersson achieved remains.