The 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed will include the GRMN Sports FR Concept, a 316bhp, turbocharged and supercharged version of the GT86.
The road-legal newcomer is officially called as the GRMN Sports FR Concept and was constructed by Gazoo Racing. Gazoo Racing Meister of Nurburgring is referred to as GRMN.
Gazoo says the unique supercharged and turbocharged engine configuration has been chosen to boost the car’s performance “across the rev range.
Along with a “blown” version of the 2.0-liter flat-four engine, the car also receives altered suspension and a dramatic-looking body makeover, so it’s not for the timid and retiring.
There are new brake calipers and discs, a ‘quad’ exhaust and lightweight 18 inch aluminium wheels. Wider tyres are also fitted, and measure 245/40 at the front and 265/35 at the rear, providing greater traction.
The GRMN Sports FR Concept is 4,350mm long, 1,855mm wide, and 1,250mm height, measuring longer, broader, and lower than the regular car as a result of all the alterations. The car’s kerbweight is slightly higher at 1,280kg.
The GRMN Sports FR Concept’s interior has been extensively modified with racing-inspired decor as a nod to the vehicle’s racing heritage “In addition to boost pressure, water temperature, and oil temperature sensors, the vehicle has bucket seats, four-point seatbelts, a roll cage, and other equipment. Buckskin-like cloth in the form of leather trims the cabin.
With 119bhp more than the normal 197bhp GT86, the idea offers a staggering 421Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the road through six-speed manual gearbox.
The car is anticipated to be significantly faster than the conventional vehicle, which completes the 0-62 mph race in 7.7 seconds, despite the lack of performance data.
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The Toyota 86 engine’s dependability
Comparing the 2022 86 to other new cars, we anticipate it to be fairly reliable. This forecast is based on the history of the Toyota brand and the 86’s previous generation.
GT86 or BRZ: Which is superior?
But there are some distinctions between the two vehicles. The Subaru’s front suspension is a little bit stronger, which aids in keeping the car flat through turns. The disadvantage is a marginally firmer ride.
There is not much that distinguishes the interiors of the Toyota GT86 and the Subaru BRZ. They are identical besides some distinct plastic dashboard trim and the emblems on each steering wheel.
Neither one feels particularly elegant, but they are both well-made. The rear seats of each vehicle are very confined, but the front seats have adequate space.
Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86: Ownership The base Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 models are equally expensive, and there aren’t any current price breaks.
These cars have the same fuel efficiency, CO2 emissions, insurance classifications, and tax obligations.
Long-term, we believe the GT86 will preserve its value a little bit better than the BRZ; after three years, it is anticipated to be worth 47% of its list price, compared to 1% less for the BRZ.
While the BRZ’s warranty is only good for three years or 60,000 miles, the GT86’s is good for five years or 100,000 miles.
However, the BRZ has Subaru’s Everything Taken Care of (ETCo) package as standard equipment, same like all of its other models. It includes free minor bodywork and alloy wheel repairs, a monthly wash, and winter wheel and tyre storage.
Although the BRZ’s firmer suspension offers it a little handling advantagewhich is what these cars are all aboutthe GT86 has somewhat better residuals and a longer warranty period.
What issues is the Toyota 86 experiencing?
Bad Fuel Pump: The Toyota 86 features a high pressure fuel pump. Many Toyota 86 owners have mentioned that their fuel pump makes a chirping sound. In some situations, the fuel pump abruptly stops working. Toyota omitted identifying the source of this problem. The quickest solution to this problem is to swap out your fuel pump.
Incorrectly programmed engine control unit (ECU): Many Toyota 86 owners have experienced unsteady engine rpm in neutral. This is because the ECU wasn’t programmed correctly. The ECU needs to be reprogrammed in this situation.
Is the GT86 truly slow?
The 2.0-liter flat-four engine’s meager power output of 197 horsepower makes the GT86 as difficult to drive slowly as the bus in Speed. In fact, everything about the tiny Toyota demands that you push it as hard as you can.
The GR86 is larger than the GT86, right?
In terms of style, the Toyota GR86 is an extension of the original GT86, you get the same long and low hood and the same short rear end. Despite this, the new vehicle has a 5mm longer wheelbase (2575mm) and is 10mm lower (1310mm) than the vehicle it replaces.
L-shaped LED headlights and a gaping grille with a GR badge in the top right corner are present up front. The automobile has imposing side vents that flow into self-assured side skirts with air breathers that sit behind the front wheels, giving it an aggressive appearance.
The huge twin exhaust pipes are still present, and the sloping roofline at the back slopes into a discreet boot-mounted ducktail spoiler.
The range of wheel sizes is 17 to 18 inches, with Michelin Primacy tires on the lower sizes and Michelin Sport 4 tires on the bigger sizes.
The interior adheres to the same principles as the exterior, upgrading the previous GT86 while largely preserving its original essence.
With a seat that is low to the ground, a steering wheel with many adjustments, sports seats that hold you in place, and a high transmission tunnel that gives you the impression that you are not in the car, you have a great driving position. However, the back seats are still ineffective for people with legs; it is preferable to fold them up and use the GR86 as a large-footed two-seater.
Interior quality has increased compared to the chocolate-tray inspired old model and so has the infotainment which Toyota claims is now lot speedier than the pedestrian outgoing system. It will also come fitted as standard with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto so you can mirror your phone’s display and utilize its apps for things like navigation and music playback.
Is the Toyota 86 a reliable first car?
Although there are many other drivetrain layouts available for sports cars today, rear-wheel drive sports cars have always been the favoured option among enthusiasts. There are benefits to both front-wheel and all-wheel drive cars, of course, but nothing compares to the feeling of being able to make a rear-powered car dance across the pavement. The handling characteristic of the RWD car can be difficult to perfect but after you’ve imprinted into your muscle memory you will be able to manage all sorts of cars with ease.
The Toyota 86 is the ideal vehicle for first-time sports car owners to use to learn the ins and outs of the driving craft because it features one of the greatest chassis available.
The Toyota 86 engine is made by whom?
For improved driving dynamics, the boxer engine is mounted low in a front engine/rear drive layout, resulting in a weight distribution of 53% in front and 47% in the rear and a low center of mass height. The 86’s low-weight design uses an aluminum hood, a fixed roof, and a trunk rather than a hatchback .[36]
The engine in the 86 is a naturally aspirated flat-four engine with the Toyota D-4S injection system, which employs gasoline direct injection. It goes by the Toyota designation 4U-GSE and the Subaru code FA20 (GDI). With a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive design, the engine produces 200 PS (197 bhp; 147 kW) at 7,000 rpm and 151 lbft (205 Nm) of torque at 6,400 rpm. It also has a compression ratio of 12.5:1, a bore and stroke of 86 mm (3.39 in), and a total displacement of 2.0 L; 121.9 cu in (1,998 cc)[38][39].
Two 6-speed gearboxes are available for the 86, BRZ, and FR-S: an in-house designed Toyota TL70 manual gearbox (based on Aisin AI’s AZ6[40]) and an Aisin-Warner A960E automatic transmission that has been modified from the Lexus IS 250 transmission. While the latter makes use of a conventional wet torque converter design, its software has been developed to imitate the reaction of a dual-clutch transmission. Three different settings are available on the automatic transmission: Sport, Snow, and Normal. A torsen style limited slip differential is standard on most versions.
Depending on the sales market, the vehicles are available with either 17″ alloy wheels shod with Michelin Primacy HP tyres in 215/45 size or 16″ steel and alloy wheels shod with Yokohama dB Decibel E70 tyres in 205/55 size. The limited editions Toyota Racing Development (TRD) GT86 models are instead offered with 18″ forged aluminium wheels, which are shod with either Yokohama Advan Sport tyres or Michelin Pilot Sport 3 tyres in 225/40 size, also depending on market. The braking systems vary between models and countries:
How durable is the GT86 engine?
Although the dependability of Toyota engines is excellent, how does it stack up against the competition?
Read on to find out if Toyota has longer lasting engines than its competitors:
Toyota vs. Honda
Toyota and Honda, two symbols of Japan’s commitment to dependability, share comparable reliability scores.
Similar to how the typical Honda engine may endure up to 300,000 miles, a Toyota engine can travel between 250,000 and 300,000 miles.
However, compared to Hondas, Toyotas cost a little bit more to maintain over time.
RepairPal suggests that you’ll spend roughly $441 on servicing for a Toyota in one year. In contrast, a Honda costs just $428 on average in annual servicing expenditures.
Toyota vs. Ford
Ford’s engines have excellent engineering, but they fall short of Toyota’s in terms of dependability.
In contrast, if you take care of a Toyota engine, you can get more than 250,000 miles out of it.
It follows that Toyota engines survive far longer than Ford engines.
We should also point out that the difference in maintenance costs between the two brands is astounding.
Toyotas have lower maintenance costs ($441/year), compared to Fords, whose average yearly repair costs are around $775.
Toyota vs. Chevrolet
If Chevrolet wants to catch up to Toyota in terms of quality, it still has a ways to go.
Currently, a Chevy engine can provide you with 150,000 to 200,000 miles of trouble-free service.
This pales in compared to the 250,000-300,000 miles that the average Toyota engine offers purchasers.
Consider servicing costs if you need additional justification for choosing a Toyota over a Chevy than the engine. RepairPal statistics shows that the annual maintenance cost for a Chevy vehicle is $649.
But Toyota has less expensive maintenance expenditures, with RepairPal pegging yearly maintenance costs at $441.
Toyota vs. Nissan
The stats provide the evidence. Nissan engines typically have a lifespan of 200,000 miles or more with regular maintenance. Toyota engines, on the other hand, have a reputation for lasting well past 250,000 miles with proper maintenance.
RepairPal predicts that the cost of servicing a Toyota will be $441. (annually). A Nissan requires slightly more maintenance, with yearly repairs costing about $500.