The 2nd-generation Toyota 86 is on its way to SA, but before it arrives, feast your eyes on the Gazoo Racing accessories! Too much, or pure JDM goodness?
The Toyota GR86 is a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive coupe that was engineered from the ground up to be an enthusiast’s car. It ticks all the boxes for driving engagement; rear-wheel drive, nimble, light, manual gearbox and a rev-happy naturally-aspirated motor. Granted, most modern performance hatchbacks would leave it for dead, but that’s not the point here.
Some may find the new car’s looks to be a bit tame, but Gazoo Racing has released its accessories range for the Toyota 86, showcasing them on two radical-looking concepts.
The first Toyota GR86 Concept features an outrageous body kit complete with the wing. There’s extensive use of carbon fibre across the board, but Gazoo Racing says that a lot of it is functional, providing aerodynamic benefits like downforce.
At the front, the aggressive-looking grille features carbon fibre accents and flicks, and helps guide air into the intake. The wheel arches have been widened, there are unique side skirts that are said to be drag-reducing and the car rides on gorgeous 19-inch forged wheels. The rear features a carbon-fibre diffuser, a wing and a unique exhaust setup.
The second Toyota GR86 concept is not as wild as the first, but is still striking in comparison to the base model. There are new bumpers at the front and rear, GR sports exhaust, boot lid spoiler and unique wheels.
It’s not just cosmetic parts on offer as the Toyota GR86 concept also has a suspension upgrade with new springs and shocks, and larger brakes are also on offer. Inside, customers can opt for a forged carbon fiber dashboard and key cover.
The all-new Toyota GR86 will be on sale in South Africa in early 2022.
Further Reading
Toyota 86 High (2017) Quick Review
