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We all know that the Toyota 86 (or GT86/Scion FR-S) was not made for outright power and top Nürburgring lap times but for having some fun behind the wheel of a nimble sports car. One of the things that the 86 is happy to oblige with is drifting thanks to its rear-wheel drive setup, limited-slip diff and a stability control system that can be fully deactivated.
- Ford Fiesta St Beats Toyota Gt86 On The Track In Evo Test
It’s not the first time the Toyota GT86 (Scion FR-S) is compared with a front-wheel drive hot-hatch and it’s not the first time it loses when it comes to speed. In this latest test from the UK's EVO magazine, the GT86 proves to be slower...
- Scion Explains How The Torsen Limited Slip Differential Works On The Fr-s
For the serious driver of any rear wheel-drive sports car, a limited slip differential (LSD) is a must, and the Scion FR-S coupe (as well as its Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 siblings) doesn't disappoint offering a Torsen LSD as standard. If you would...
- 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...
- Toyota To Field A Pair Of Gt86 Coupes In The Nürburgring 24 Hour Race [video]
Toyota is wasting no time in preparing its newly launched 86 rear-wheel drive coupe (named GT86 in Europe) for its motorsports activities. The Japanese automaker announced today that in cooperation with its motorsports partner Gazoo Racing, it is entering...
- New Scion Fr-s Filmed Drifting On The Track And At The Cars & Coffee Meet In California
A lot of people are eager to get some time behind the steering wheel of one of the triples that was born from the joint venture between Toyota and Subaru, but in the meantime, the Scion FR-S is making several appearances on the track as well as on the...
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Toyota 86 Makes its D1GP Debut in Japan…and Crashes!
We all know that the Toyota 86 (or GT86/Scion FR-S) was not made for outright power and top Nürburgring lap times but for having some fun behind the wheel of a nimble sports car. One of the things that the 86 is happy to oblige with is drifting thanks to its rear-wheel drive setup, limited-slip diff and a stability control system that can be fully deactivated.
It goes without saying that the modern-day hachiroku would participate in pro drifting series. But while the standard boxer may be satisfactory for road use, for racing, more power is needed.
Read more »- Ford Fiesta St Beats Toyota Gt86 On The Track In Evo Test
It’s not the first time the Toyota GT86 (Scion FR-S) is compared with a front-wheel drive hot-hatch and it’s not the first time it loses when it comes to speed. In this latest test from the UK's EVO magazine, the GT86 proves to be slower...
- Scion Explains How The Torsen Limited Slip Differential Works On The Fr-s
For the serious driver of any rear wheel-drive sports car, a limited slip differential (LSD) is a must, and the Scion FR-S coupe (as well as its Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 siblings) doesn't disappoint offering a Torsen LSD as standard. If you would...
- 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...
- Toyota To Field A Pair Of Gt86 Coupes In The Nürburgring 24 Hour Race [video]
Toyota is wasting no time in preparing its newly launched 86 rear-wheel drive coupe (named GT86 in Europe) for its motorsports activities. The Japanese automaker announced today that in cooperation with its motorsports partner Gazoo Racing, it is entering...
- New Scion Fr-s Filmed Drifting On The Track And At The Cars & Coffee Meet In California
A lot of people are eager to get some time behind the steering wheel of one of the triples that was born from the joint venture between Toyota and Subaru, but in the meantime, the Scion FR-S is making several appearances on the track as well as on the...