Toyota 86
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Toyota's affordable rear-drive sport coupe (2012-2020), co-developed with Subaru. The spiritual AE86 successor before the GR86 rename.
The Toyota 86 (also sold as Toyota GT86 in some markets, Subaru BRZ as the sister car, and Scion FR-S in North America from 2012-2016) is an affordable rear-drive sport coupe produced from 2012 to 2020 (first generation, ZN6) and 2022+ (second generation, ZN8, rebadged as GR86). The 86 was a collaborative project between Toyota and Subaru, with the goal of producing an affordable lightweight RWD sport coupe to compete with the Mazda MX-5 Miata and Hyundai Genesis Coupe. The first-generation 86 used a Subaru FA20 naturally aspirated boxer four-cylinder making 200 horsepower (or 205 horsepower in revised tuning from 2017+). Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmissions were available. Rear-wheel drive only. The chassis weighs around 2,750 pounds, providing strong power-to-weight ratio for an affordable sport coupe. The 86 became a cultural success despite modest performance numbers. Reviews consistently praised the chassis dynamics, the manual transmission, and the general driver engagement. The car became a popular autocross platform, track day weapon, and modification project. The combination of affordability, RWD layout, manual availability, and balanced chassis appealed to a generation of enthusiasts. The first-generation 86 / GT86 / FR-S ended production in 2020. The second-generation 86 (rebadged as GR86 in 2022+) refines the formula with the larger FA24 boxer engine making 228 horsepower, slightly stiffer chassis tuning, and updated styling. The GR86 has been positioned as a Gazoo Racing performance product, with potential for future Gazoo Racing performance variants. On WhipJury, 86 submissions are common, including FR-S, GT86, and 86 examples. The 86 has been a popular tuner platform, with engine swaps (K20A, LS V8) being common modification choices.
The 86 vs FR-S vs BRZ
All three are essentially the same car with different badges and minor tuning differences. The Toyota 86 / GT86 / Scion FR-S sold in different markets across different years. The Subaru BRZ is the Subaru-badged version. All three share platform, engine, transmission, and most components; minor suspension tuning differs between Toyota and Subaru variants.
Generations
First-generation 86 / GT86 / FR-S (2012-2020). ZN6 chassis. FA20 boxer engine making 200-205 horsepower. Six-speed manual or automatic. The 2017+ revision added power and refinement.
GR86 (2022+). Second-generation, rebadged as GR (Gazoo Racing). FA24 engine making 228 horsepower. Chassis stiffened. New styling.
86 on WhipJury
FR-S, GT86, and 86 submissions are common. Modified examples (K20 swaps, LS swaps, turbo conversions, suspension upgrades) appear regularly. Stock examples in clean condition reliably do well. The platform has built a strong tuning community.
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