Hachi-Yon

With rumors of an 86 Sedan almost reach production-ready status, digital artist Theophilus Chin shows us how it could possibly look like. We couldn't resist lowering it and slapping on some BBS LMs of course.

Allegedly, the car will be offered as standard with the coupe's 2.0-liter boxer engine and an optional hybrid arrangement derived from the Yaris Hybrid-R concept is also in the cards with up to 268 bhp (200 kW) and fitted with a KERS system similar to F1 cars.

Now make us a wagon!

Toyota Hachiroku: Of tuners and photoshops

With all the excitement surrounding the unveiling of the new Toyobarus, it didn't take too long for the photoshop to start flowing onto the internets. Even without the magic of photoshop, Toyota's TRD has already started to tinker with the Hachi, showing off two Sports Track Competition Package models at the recent 2011 Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival.

Dubbed N0 and N1. No information on what has been changed though but externaly, wheels, wing mirrors, GT-wings, and what might seemingly be a slight drop in ride height. Photographs of the TRD's from Jon Sibal's blog.


With limitless possiblities in photoshop, came an almost limitless amount of photoshop tuned 86's.


Some more extreme then others. Limited by only peoples' imaginations.

I really like this tribute to the Castrol Rally cars.

The stance movement representing. They are well are hella'here to stay.




Idlers Hachi anyone?

Or is TOP SECRET more your thang?
Most people went for photoshopped wheel swaps.

I had a go, slotting in some Super Advans.


Even Subaru's BRZ is getting 'shopped. Photoshopped images were found on the awesome FT86club's forums.

Toyota Hachiroku in Gran Turismo 5

Watch it in HD!!!

A short drive in the '86

Lovecars.jp took the '86 out for a spin and made a short video. Engine is kimochi!

Videos: Presentation of the new Hachiroku

Plenty of videos of the new 86. First off, driving scenes and an evolution of the concepts to production from Toyota Europe.



Out from Japan, a fan made video of the presentation and scenes from the 2011 Gazoo Racing Festival.

And straight off Toyota Japan, the presentation of the 86 and if you really have the time, a presentation of the car from Chief Engineer Tetsuya Tada.

Goodbye FT86, Hello GT86!

Today, the online car enthusiast community blew up with news of the FT86's production unveiling prior to the Tokyo Motor Show. Gone is the name FT86, replaced by the name GT86. The JDM model gets a cooler name, just simply, 86. Or in other words, Hachiroku.


Some early drive writeups have begun surfacing on the net, with Autocar magazine giving it the thumbs up and calling the driving experience a match for the likes of a Porsche Cayman. High praise indeed.



Fans of the original have been waiting a really really looooooong time for this. My personal favourite of the bunch is the white one rolling on BBS wheels.



Enjoy these photos of the car via Autoc-One.












No doubt many of Japan's top tuners are probably working on further enhancements for the 86 as we speak and i just can't wait to see the results at the next Tokyo Auto Salon.

Above image from Mr Ichiraku Toshi from uber cool Porsche shop, RWB.

Subaru drops in with the BRZ Concept 2011 (Finally!)

After sitting in the shadow's of the Toyota FT86, Subaru has finally unwrapped the (virtual) covers off it's version of the FT sportscar, the BRZ. Has a much better rear light treatment over the Toyota i might add. For more pictures and information, head over to FT86club.com »

FT86 Revisited Again!

With so much FT86 news coming out ahead of the final unveil, the latest juice off the net so far hashttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif been a full blown specs sheet covering everything from power to weight and even the different trim levels the FT86 will be offered in. Either someone from Toyota is going leak crazy with all these spy shots or maybe a good calculated move from Toyota to drum up all of us crazy fans. Either way, it works out for everyone!

Here's the lowdown (all info from the great guys at FT86club.com):
Boxer 4 DOHC, 1998cc.
HP: 147kw (200ps) / 200hp @7000rpm
Torque: 205nm (151 lb/ft) @ 6600rpm
Top spec manual is 1230kg, auto is 1250kg.
Low spec manual is 1210kg, auto is 1230kg.

High spec brakes: ventilated discs front and rear.
Low spec brakes: ventilated front, non ventilated rear.

Both spec have VSC, front passenger and front and rear curtain bags. Top spec has front LED, leather steering wheel, 6 speakers audio (low spec has 2 speakers), white rev counter with shift light and sport pedals. Top spec also has "smart entry and start".

Base halogens, optional HIDs on base trim, standard HIDs on high trim
LSD on all MT cars
Stability control standard
Only 2 speaker audio on base car

High Spec:
Has "high-quality fabric" (上級ファブリック).
Option for leather heated seats with Alcantara inserts.
Steel door sill insert / scuff plate (ステンレス製ドアスカッフプレート）
Interior metallic door handle inserts
Carbon fiber center console trim
Door courtesy light
Knee pad on console

The "Customize Grade" at the bottom is interesting:
"Customize grade" bare bones model is 1190 kg !!
Unpainted bumper
16 steelies (says ornament-included, guessing it includes the logo)
plastic steering wheel
NO A/C (only a heater)
Power door locks
Sunvisor (no vanity mirror)
No speakers

FT86 Revisited

With the production FT86 about to be unveiled in a couple of months time at the Tokyo Auto Show, little details of this much anticipated FR machine have started trickling out. Even early press reviews have started appearing onto the interwebs.


Just how good is it? Well, here's a quote from Dorikin himself, Keiichi Tsuchiya,
"The car (FT86) is not only FUN to drive, but in terms of quality and precision of handling, the car has very much surpassed any expectations I had. More easily put, if you had blind folded me and told me this was a new creation by BMW's M department, I would not even hesitate to believe you. It's that good."

For more press reviews, here are the links:
Car Magazine's FT86 Review
Autocar's FT86 Review
Car and Driver's Subaru BRZ Review

I'm sure as we get closer to the date of unveiling, more and more reviews will appear. So keep a close watch on this one. Latest brouchure shots via FT86club.com.

FT86 Concept II Frankfurt Teaser Yo!

Will we see a further development of the FT86? Only a few more days to go for the reveal at Frankfurt!

Toyota FT-86 II Concept unleashed!

Toyota has just unveiled the FT86 in Geneva and it is just stunning. For a full on collection of pictures, click here »