TRD Tunes the GT86 via Speedhunters

[g8crasher]

http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/04/car-feature-trd-tunes-the-86/

I think I'm in love...

Check out the door stabilizer contraption! Further stiffens the chassis.

[HYM]

That is a Strong 2nd car candidate!

[g8crasher]

That is a Strong 2nd car candidate!

For me this will be the main car if prices come down in the years to come!

[HYM]

Then the $188k question is: Toyota version or Subaru version?

[g8crasher]

Then the $188k question is: Toyota version or Subaru version?

That is an interesting question.

The 86 moniker is pure Toyota heritage together with the external design. It runs on Subaru sourced and developed mechanicals.

Rumour has it that Subaru will release an STi version of the BRZ. Toyota's TRD is ahead of the game as you can tell. Other rumours include Toyota releasing a supercharged version while Subaru will release a turbocharged version.

And yes for $188k, GT-R territory indeed. The only practical problem is GT-R drinks fuel by the barrel and maintenance is well within continental semi-super car territory.

So, to answer your question - if I get an 86 it will either be black or white. If I fancy a blue, I'll go for the BRZ because the pink STi badge and blue paint is pure heritage.

[g8crasher]

white white white! group buy leon?

Will wait and see if TRD version gets released... but yeah man at $188k, so many other cars to buy!!!

[HYM]

I'd prefer the Toyota version myself...given how Subaru's last coupe was the SVX...

I'll give it a couple of years before all the go-faster bits get in as standard. Maybe then the yen would be at a more sane rate. I won't bite at $188k!

[g8crasher]

I'd prefer the Toyota version myself...given how Subaru's last coupe was the SVX...

I'll give it a couple of years before all the go-faster bits get in as standard. Maybe then the yen would be at a more sane rate. I won't bite at $188k!

If I ever do get one, I'll just get the TRD version and keep it that way hehehe

[alanlim]

The BBK looks like from Rotora.

[HYM]

That car is going to look so good in a Frozen Black paintjob.

[g8crasher]

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Yes they do look like Rotoras! I reckon they're Brembos though..

[HYM]

The speed hunter article stated they are brembos

[HYM]

Ackchualee hor, if you squint at the photos, can see a supra. Wonder how long before a supra bodykit comes out?

[g8crasher]

Ackchualee hor, if you squint at the photos, can see a supra. Wonder how long before a supra bodykit comes out?

This one more chio than supra leh..

[Randy]

188k can buy 2nd hand r35 gtr. just sayin'..

But these PRC are pain to maintain it.....

Unless you drive it stock.

But if got good catch i will still swap my CLk with this PRC.

[HYM]

g8crasher, now, BM will sell you an 8-6 with the option of a TRD kit!

[Ppp]

Nice design... At last Toyota has a coupe after celica... But too bad boxer engine..

[HYM]

I trust Aussie reviews a tad more than the one-eyed pommie hacks (like top gear):

http://theage.drive.com.au/motor-news/driven-toyotas-30000-coupe-20120604-1zqv3.html