[AndyRC]

Hi. Can you ask if there are any plans to offer a “Performance Pack“ with bigger brakes , different dampers? Are the forged 18 alloys on the Premium pack the same BBS ones on the Euro GR Yaris Circuit Pack? Is there a full spec sheet showing the gear ratios for Manual and Automatic transmissions? There is no mention of a reversing camera or parking sensors, are these available?
Thanks
Andy

 

[ae86ron]

Reversing camera and parking sensors look available if you refer to the photo above. Check the black dot below the Toyota logo and the dimple dots on the rear bumper and you’ll get what I mean.

 

[AndyRC]

Thanks , I can see those now

 

[Haskins]

Welcome to the forum @Chris Tonn! When you're looking at the interior can you let us know how the build quality and materials feel? Is it an upgrade to the first gen cars?

If you do end up getting to drive or ride in the GR86 please let us know how it feels.

 

[Chris Tonn]

Regarding a Performance Package - I got the typical hedge from the execs. “They’ll wait for the market to ask for it.” So no plans they’re willing to discuss yet.

Trans changes - gear ratios remain the same, but some internal changes to manage the additional torque.

 

[Chris Tonn]

They did note a 50% increase in chassis rigidity, along with a non-specific reduction in weight.

Wheels - they DO look like the GR Yaris Circuit BBS wheels, but I haven’t had a chance to get TOO close yet.

 

[AndyRC]

@Chris Tonn

Thanks for asking the questions, much appreciated. I’m pretty sure the GR Yaris CP alloys have a BBS mark on them , very light 8.2kg , but very expensive around £1400 each if you need to replace one.

 

[ae86ron]

Just watched the live stream and heard someone asked the presenter if the 2nd-generation 86 sits on an all-new platform and he was answered with a YES. Is this true?

 

[St00k]

They did note a 50% increase in chassis rigidity, along with a non-specific reduction in weight.

Wheels - they DO look like the GR Yaris Circuit BBS wheels, but I haven’t had a chance to get TOO close yet. View attachment 1228

Keep us posted when you do. Eager to get some up-close pics.

Can you get some shots of inside the wheel to show the suspension. And the underside...

 

[Hachiroku]

How is the suspension tuning / handling different from the BRZ? I remember Toyota emphasizing this as a distinguishing factor from the sibling.

 

[AndyRC]

I suppose it depends on how you interpret ”new” , from what I’ve read It looks more like an “evolution“ of the previous generation. Cabin looks very similar apart from the dash display and infotainment screen.

 

[Haskins]

They did note a 50% increase in chassis rigidity, along with a non-specific reduction in weight.

Wheels - they DO look like the GR Yaris Circuit BBS wheels, but I haven’t had a chance to get TOO close yet. View attachment 1228

Is there a reason why one of the wheel nuts is blue/yellow?

 

[Chris Tonn]

I get the distinct feeling that the “all-new” platform is really a heavy evolution of the existing. I’ve not had a great deal of time yet to climb all over the car - hope to get more time soon.

Interior quality looks improved - plastics feel less crappy than before. Still has the cupholders beneath the armrest. Alcantara seats feel great - though I haven’t sat yet.

I looked closer at the wheel - will try to get better suspension shots. The wheel does NOT have BBS markings that I can see - just the usual JWL marking on the rim. Tires (Premium Pack was the only one shown) are 215/40-18 Michelin PS4 all around.

 

[Chris Tonn]

Is there a reason why one of the wheel nuts is blue/yellow?

Good spot. I don’t know. Don’t know if it’s a reflection or a cell camera artifact, or if it’s some sort of pre-production torque indicator. I’ll check when I get time - we’ve been ushered away to look at other stuff, but I hope to have more time later.

 

[kinglime]

Any word on auto-rev match for the 6MT? Really want this feature!

 

[Chris Tonn]

Any word on auto-rev match for the 6MT? Really want this feature!

Checking on this - I'm promised more details on the transmission, but I'll be chasing engineers down today/tomorrow.

 

[Chris Tonn]

Good spot. I don’t know. Don’t know if it’s a reflection or a cell camera artifact, or if it’s some sort of pre-production torque indicator. I’ll check when I get time - we’ve been ushered away to look at other stuff, but I hope to have more time later.

OK, went back and looked. The blue/yellow appears on one lug on each wheel - it's a daub of paint that I'm seeing elsewhere on suspension bits. It has to be a paint pen to indicate that each critical fastener for this pre-production car has been properly torqued.

 

[Chris Tonn]

Keep us posted when you do. Eager to get some up-close pics.

Can you get some shots of inside the wheel to show the suspension. And the underside...

I've a couple of front suspension shots that aren't great. To this untrained eye (I've worked on more Miatas than FRS/BRZ/86 twins) , it looks quite similar to the existing setup. I'll try for more shots later - the only car I could see was sitting in the grass - which is still quite damp from overnight rains. I couldn't get ANYTHING usable for the rear suspension. I'm hoping I can get more over the next couple days.

 

[St00k]

Can you post some pretty shots of the car as well?