Toyota has given Australian media the first sneak peak at a new range of performance tweaks for its 86 sports car.
Despite the 86 -- and its Subaru BRZ twin -- drawing worldwide acclaim since itsglobal unveiling in early 2012, hardcore performance fans have been crying out for a performance boost to the already dynamic sports coupe.
The aftermarket has been quick to answer this demand, with a huge variety of power-up, handling and aesthetic upgrades appearing around the globe.
Tuned Toyota 86 prototype
The tuned 86 prototype sports larger 18 by 7.5 inch (up from the GT model’s 16x6.5 and GTS’ 17x7 standard specs) BBS forged alloy wheels with staggered width 215mm front and 225mm rear Dunlop Direzza R-spec tyres (up from GT’s 205mm and GTS’ 215mm spec) , plus specifically tuned non-adjustable Sachs dampers on all corners.
The 86’s standard springs, swaybars, and suspension bushes are unchanged, and all are intended to leave Toyota’s factory warranty unaffected, and to be made available for both new and used 86 owners.
Owners seeking a cohesive factory-approved boost to their 86’s performance should keep their fingers crossed.
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