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Even though few consumers have actually driven it, many have been…complaining about the lack of power in the Toyota GT 86 and 86, Subaru BRZ and for North America, the Scion FR-S, all of which share a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated boxer-engine yielding 200-horses at 7,000rpm and a peak torque of 205Nm (151.2 lb-ft) at 6,600rpm.
- Turbocharged Subaru Brz With 440whp Runs Quarter Mile In 11.3 Seconds
While no doubt fun to drive, some consumers and reviewers have been complaining about the lack of power in the Subaru BRZ and its boxer-engine twins, the Toyota GT 86 and Scion FR-S. Nothing the aftermarket industry can't solve, as proved by this...
- Gazoo Builds Twin-charged Toyota Gt86 Sports Fr Concept With 315-horses
All this time, automotive enthusiasts have been complaining about the lack of power in the Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ triplets. Whilst the three companies have no current plans to address these concerns, Toyota's motorsports partner...
- New Toyota Ft-86 Shots Bring Specifications Into The Light
Adding to a long line of leaks these past few days, the specification sheet along with a few more brochure shots of the JDM 2012 Toyota FT-86 made their way onto Japanese forums revealing new details on the firm's rear-wheel drive coupe. Cutting...
- Toyota Ft-86: First Official Photos Of Near-production Rwd Sports Coupe, Gets Subaru's 2.0-liter Boxer Engine
Fans of the long-gone Supra, MR2 and even the Celica may rejoice; as we tipped you off a few hours ago, Toyota has just released the first official photos of the FT-86, a near-production concept model of its Subaru co-developed rear-wheel drive coupe...
- Insider: Toyota To Bring Subaru Co-developed Rwd Coupe As A Scion Tc In 2011
Rumors that Toyota will market its Subaru co-developed rear-wheel-drive coupe as a Scion in America have been swirling around the net ever since the two Japanese automakers made their plans official this spring. But now we've received word that it's...
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This Toyota 86 is Powered by a Lexus IS F 5.0-liter V8!
Even though few consumers have actually driven it, many have been…complaining about the lack of power in the Toyota GT 86 and 86, Subaru BRZ and for North America, the Scion FR-S, all of which share a 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated boxer-engine yielding 200-horses at 7,000rpm and a peak torque of 205Nm (151.2 lb-ft) at 6,600rpm.
That's music to the ears of the aftermarket industry, which will happily provide a lot more ponies in all sorts of ways, depending on the depth of buyers' pockets.
Over the coming months and years, we're also sure to see many custom creations with engine swaps. If you're looking for ideas, here are a couple of videos of a custom Toyota 86 that you will probably find extremely interesting.
Made to compete in this year's Japanese D1 drift series with Max Orido behind the wheel, this Toyota 86 ditches the factory four-pot for a 5.0-liter V8 engine sourced from the Lexus IS F!
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While no doubt fun to drive, some consumers and reviewers have been complaining about the lack of power in the Subaru BRZ and its boxer-engine twins, the Toyota GT 86 and Scion FR-S. Nothing the aftermarket industry can't solve, as proved by this...
- Gazoo Builds Twin-charged Toyota Gt86 Sports Fr Concept With 315-horses
All this time, automotive enthusiasts have been complaining about the lack of power in the Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ triplets. Whilst the three companies have no current plans to address these concerns, Toyota's motorsports partner...
- New Toyota Ft-86 Shots Bring Specifications Into The Light
Adding to a long line of leaks these past few days, the specification sheet along with a few more brochure shots of the JDM 2012 Toyota FT-86 made their way onto Japanese forums revealing new details on the firm's rear-wheel drive coupe. Cutting...
- Toyota Ft-86: First Official Photos Of Near-production Rwd Sports Coupe, Gets Subaru's 2.0-liter Boxer Engine
Fans of the long-gone Supra, MR2 and even the Celica may rejoice; as we tipped you off a few hours ago, Toyota has just released the first official photos of the FT-86, a near-production concept model of its Subaru co-developed rear-wheel drive coupe...
- Insider: Toyota To Bring Subaru Co-developed Rwd Coupe As A Scion Tc In 2011
Rumors that Toyota will market its Subaru co-developed rear-wheel-drive coupe as a Scion in America have been swirling around the net ever since the two Japanese automakers made their plans official this spring. But now we've received word that it's...