Toyota GT86 TRD
Since its launch in
2012, the Toyota GT86 has revitalised Toyota's reputation for building cars
that are all about the pure pleasure of driving. Now the hugely acclaimed
sports coupe - shortlisted for both European and World Car of the Year awards -
gains even more appeal with the introduction of the new Toyota GT86 TRD. Just
250 examples will be available, equipped with genuine design and performance
features from TRD (Toyota Racing Development), one of the world's most
accomplished and successful after market engineering businesses.
GT86 is the first
UK Toyota for which official TRD parts have been used to create a specific
production model grade. The Toyota GT86 TRD , on sale from 1 March, 2013, will
create a new halo model for the 2+2 coupe range. Both six-speed manual and automatic
versions will be available, in a choice of two colours: Pearl White and GT86
Black. On-the-road prices are £31,495 for the manual and £32,995 for the auto. The
focus is on sports styling, but not at the cost of GT86's essential performance
and handling character. The package includes 18-inch cast TF6 alloys, deep
front and side skirts, a rear bumper spoiler and a fast-response quad-exhaust
system with a rear diffuser to increase stability. The TRD touches also
extended to a branded radiator cap and fuel filler cover, while inside the car
there is a new TRD gear shift lever.
These items are all
in addition to GT86's established equipment specification, which includes HID
headlamps, front fog lamps, limited slip differential, Smart Entry and Start,
dual-zone climate control, analogue dials and meters, drilled aluminium pedals,
sports seats, scuff plates, cruise control and the Toyota Touch multimedia
system. Acceleration and maximum speed are unchanged at 7.7 seconds for 0-62mph
and 140mph for the manual and 8.4 seconds and 130mph for the automatic. There
are slight changes in fuel consumption and emissions: 192g/km and 34.9mpg for
the manual and 181g/km and 36.2mpg for the automatic (all figures official
combined cycle).
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