Fans of sports cars can celebrate once more! The UAE is now home to the brand-new 2024 Toyota GR86 coupe. The 86 (also known as the FT86) sportscar, introduced approximately 12 years ago, was replaced by the GR86. With a front-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive, it maintains the traditional setup, but it also has a larger motor, fresh exterior design, and better road handling.
The GR86 retains the “long hood and short rear deck” design, but it has new components such the LED headlights, front air dams, vents, and GR-specific MATRIX “G Mesh” grille. It also has a broader stance with a lower rear valance that resembles a diffuser. There are two options for wheel designs: an 18-inch matte variation and a 17-inch 5-twin-spoke model. There are seven exterior color options available.
Under the hood lies the significant alteration. The previous model’s 2.0-liter, badly underpowered 4-pot engine is replaced by a new, 2.4-liter naturally aspirated, horizontally opposed 4-cylinder boxer engine. The power is increased from 197 horsepower to 235 PS at the maximum with these and other changes. torque increases from 205 to 250 Nm, enabling the 6-speed manual (MT) version to reach 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds, compared to 6.9 seconds for the automated (AT) type. Handling is further enhanced by a lowered center of gravity and modified suspension (rear double-wishbone and front independent MacPherson struts).
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