NATS Turning A Toyota 86 Into The GR GT3 Concept

[gymratter]

About a year ago, Toyota revealed the stunning GR GT3 concept at Tokyo Auto Salon. A few months later, images of a wingless version of the vehicle hit the patent office, fueling rumors of a potential production model. Those rumors have largely dissolved, but it seems students at Japan’s NATS technical school still want to see it happen, so they’re building their own based on the previous-gen 86.

Dubbed the “NATS GR Stance”, the sports coupe will be outfitted with a full custom body kit to make it resemble Toyota’s stylish racecar. This includes details such as the full-width rear light bar, huge rear wing atop a molded ducktail spoiler, and overall just a completely remodeled body. There aren’t any real images of the front of the car yet, as we assume it isn’t finished, but we imagine it will remain faithful to the GR GT3’s.

After all these changes, all that’s really left of the old 86‘s design is the roofline, but even that’s changed a bit, as the new rear quarter panels extend up into the pillars to make the silhouette closer resemble the concept. NATS has also taken a few of their own liberties with the design, some of which include rear window louvers, a diffuser extension, vented rear fenders with strakes, and a double-vented hood. Unfortunately, another one of those liberties includes quad exhaust tips at the rear, which are nice, but we would have loved to have seen the side pipes from the concept.

The changes don’t stop with the body, though, as NATS plans on outfitting the car with extensive mechanical upgrades modifications to make its performance match its looks. The most notable of these is the GReddy turbo kit, which should increase output significantly from the original 197 hp (200 PS / 147 kW) and 151 lb-ft (205 Nm) of torque.

Additional performance upgrades include a Greddy exhaust, T-demand brakes and air suspension, and wider SSR wheels mounted on Toyo semislick tires. To keep the driver in tune with their machine, the interior features bucket seats, racing harnesses, and a new steering wheel from Sparco as well as numerous aftermarket gauges, while a roll cage helps to keep occupants protected.

The finished product will be on display at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, which runs from January 13-15.

[Sasquachulator]

Im afraid this is gonna look goofy. Im not sure how the proportions are gonna work within the body of the 86.

Look what happened to the Supra vs FT-1 concept. Production Supra didnt look to bad but the FT1 concept looks better and better proportioned.

The GT3 has the MB AMG GT vibes....really long hood, and a short cab rearward hatchback cabin, none of which really fits the 86 body.

[gymratter]

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[x808drifter]

Tell me you don't have any idea how areo works in 1 photo.
Even NFS isn't that stupid.

Prime example of more money than brains.