Better handling, but no extra power
For a few years now, the Toyota 86 (a.k.a. the Subaru BRZ, Scion FR-S) has been a car with excellent handling and lacklustre power.
Well, Toyota has listened to the complaints of enthusiasts and finally addressed the lack of ... handling ?
Answering a question nobody asked, the TRD Special Edition gives the 86 stickier Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, upsized Brembo brakes, upgraded Sachs dampers, and absolutely no power increase. That’s right, where the Mazda MX-5 Miata gets an extra 26 horsepower for 2019, the Toyota 86’s 2.0-litre flat-four engine is untouched at 205 hp.
Production will be limited to 1,418 units, and every single one will be painted Raven Black. The TRD package also nets a body kit, unique wheels and a stripe running along its doors, along with dressed-up interior bits with red stitching, a few badges and a new steering wheel. The car will start at US$32,420 south of the border, but Canadian pricing and availability have not yet been announced.
Despite being one of the slowest sports cars in a straight line, Toyota seems content to leave the 86 to defend itself with just 205 hp from the increasingly powerful sporty cars around $30,000. Driving.ca