After a brief hiatus the GR 86 arrives with more
Author of the article: Graeme Fletcher
Publishing date: Jul 08, 2021 • 4 hours ago • 4 minute read •
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The original Scion FR-S became the Toyota 86 in 2017. Regardless of the badge, this coupe was a textbook rear-wheel-drive sports car capable of putting a big smile on the driver’s face the instant the road took a turn for the better. After a brief hiatus, the 86 returns for 2022, this time badged as the GR 86 — the GR for Gazoo Racing. It has undergone an extensive remake.
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For the trivia buff, part of the 86 nameplate came from the fact the engine bore and stroke, as well as the exhaust tailpipes, measured 86-millimetres. The upsizing of the engine has nixed part of the reference because of the larger 94-mm bore. The stroke, however, stays at 86-mm, as does the tailpipe diameter.