Toyota GR86 Finally Gets Turbo, 300-Hp And Hefty Price Hike

Individuals have been screaming for a turbocharged Toyota GT86 at any time due to the fact the initially era rear-wheel-generate design was introduced again in 2012. “We want extra power,” was the cry from multiple media and admirers. Toyota resisted then, and it’s however resisting now. You will not discover a turbocharged GT86 in a Toyota showroom.

But when vehicle customizers wanting to provide a additional pleasing GT86 and sports activities auto fans seeking extra energy collide, you will inevitably get what the current market wants—a turbocharged improve.

Only it is not referred to as ‘GT86’ any longer. Launched in 2021 and now in its next generation, the new model has taken on the identify ‘GR86’ which signifies that its a specialised model made and designed by Toyota’s in-household racing arm Gazoo Racing. And when once again, no, this version does not have a turbo basically because Toyota wishes to maintain this sporty coupe’s price tag hovering close to $30,000 and in achieve of youthful and much more experienced sporting activities car enthusiasts, or so says Gazoo.

Which is why Toyota left that important modification approach up to the dozens of auto customizers prepared and waiting to bolt on a turbo and update the suspension and brakes vital for the more electrical power. 

Enter TOM’S, a single of Japan’s greatest known and most extremely highly regarded customizers, who deal solely with Toyota sporting activities cars. At the just lately staged 2022 Tokyo Automobile Salon, Japan’s largest car customizing demonstrate held in mid-January at the Makuhari Messe advanced just east of Tokyo, TOM’S unveiled their ‘TOM’S GR86 Turbo’ proving that entirely equipped ‘complete cars’ boasting extra electricity and meaner aerokits are a definite likelihood.

By getting the car’s inventory 228-hp 2.4-liter Subaru-constructed boxer four-cylinder motor and attaching a turbo and intercooler to it boosts electric power to 300-hp and 258 lb-ft of torque in accordance to a spokesperson for TOM’S. To elevate the car’s dealing with, rigidity, brakes and seems to be to the up coming stage, TOM’S reinforced the frame, additional height adjustable sports activities suspension, even larger 19-inch wheels and tires and greater 4-piston calipers with bespoke rotors and brake pads. But to make an impression in the aesthetics division, TOM’S painted it dazzling orange, created bespoke front and rear diffusers, and added a rear trunk spoiler, flared front and rear fenders and a distinctive front bumper. 

Those updates essentially double the inventory GR86’s $29,000 price tag tag to $59,000 putting it in 382-hp 3.-liter GR Supra and 480-hp Mustang Mach 1 territory. So as we can see, the major reason why Toyota has not provided an official in-property turbocharged GR86 is to continue to keep expense down. 

TOM’S has suppliers in nations around the world together with the U.S., Australia, Korea, Taiwan and Russia but as to whether or not these personalized pieces will be offered to its abroad companions is nonetheless below wraps.