TRD Toyota GT 86 Unveiled: 2012 Tokyo Auto Salon

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The GT 86 will spawn a new legion of fanboys for the Toyota brand a result it was purpose-built to achieve. And if there's one thing die-hard automotive enthusiasts love more than spouting off engine and chassis codes, it's factory performance parts. In this case: Toyota Racing Development or TRD for short.

With Toyota unveiling its new GT 86 sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show in early December, the automaker has now rolled out the TRD version at the Tokyo Auto Salon Japan's largest aftermarket event. Available TRD accessories for the GT 86 (sold in North America as the Scion FR-S read our review here), include a new front lip and rear trunk-lid spoiler.

Also available are larger 18-inch TRD wheels, which can fit wider 225 tires, plus a TRD brake upgrade. Adding a slight dose of extra power is a TRD exhaust system, while a suite of suspension components will also be offered.

Toyota has yet to confirm as much, but it will offer a long list of TRD goodies for the Scion FR-S in North America.

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[FR_S_Fan]

I must say im very impressed with how the TRD Toyota 86 turned out. Amazing exterior aero package. One thing you can bet on, A LOT of tuners will be ordering this for their FR-S ( at least the balling tuners will be)

My guess, a full TRD Toyota 86/Scion FR-S body kit will run $2000-3000. What do you guys think?

[dboz]

OK, but with a price that looks to be just under $30k do you really want to sink that sort of money into a 200hp NA car???!!! This is just getting ridiculous if this car is going to be price near $30k for the base model. Who the hell did the research and demo studies. This is going to be a young persons car, ONLY ONE PROBLEM, no YOUNG person is going to be able to afford the damn thing.

[Atticus888]

I liked the fog lights and the wheels look good too, but if I were to invest 2k in a body kit, I'd go with 5-Axis. As far as the TRD performance goodies are concerned, I'd want more information on what increases in performance I could expect. BTW..... If I put another 2k into the FR-S, it would go into the engine, the suspension and tires.

[FR_S_Fan]

I liked the fog lights and the wheels look good too, but if I were to invest 2k in a body kit, I'd go with 5-Axis. As far as the TRD performance goodies are concerned, I'd want more information on what increases in performance I could expect. BTW..... If I put another 2k into the FR-S, it would go into the engine, the suspension and tires.

I agree, the Five Axis kit is nicer IMO. Looks really clean and complements the original design. Plus I think Five Axis will paint the kit for you in the same color that your car is in.

[Jon11561]

OK, but with a price that looks to be just under $30k do you really want to sink that sort of money into a 200hp NA car???!!! This is just getting ridiculous if this car is going to be price near $30k for the base model. Who the hell did the research and demo studies. This is going to be a young persons car, ONLY ONE PROBLEM, no YOUNG person is going to be able to afford the damn thing.

Yea im from New York. Turned 18 last week and bought my ultramarine manual. Things a beauty! So much for not being able to afford it.


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