Tag: Gt86

Formula D’s Dai Yoshihara lights up Hoonigan with his Subaru BRZ. Time to get the build break down on Dai’s Formula Drift BRZ. The powertrain is a twin-turbocharged LSX V8, mated to a G-Force 4-speed manual “dogbox” transmission. Thanks to those Garrett GTX5533R turbos, said engine is good for between 800-1000 horsepower depending on the […] More »

As more snow falls, more fun can be had with the sideways Toyota 86. Winding Road Magazine is the enthusiasts’ resource for motorsport events, coverage and need-to-know details. They also do some pretty fun reviews. So, what do they think about the 2017 Toyota 86? Fortunately for them, their 86 press car arrived just in time […] More »

Ryan Tuerck has plenty of modified GT86’s to choose from and drift. Looks like another tough day in the office for Ryan Tuerck. High up in the mountains, on a secluded skidpad, Tuerck throws down with his modified GT86. As is the way with Donut Media videos, the production features some top notch cinematography. We […] More »

$30,000 in Mods Does Not Equal a $60,000 GT86 The proclamation shouldn’t surprise most, but it’s true: mods do not add value to the car. Rob Ferretti of Super Speeders fame is here to break down the expenses his buddy Shivam has incurred while modifying his Subaru BRZ. Perhaps it will make us all think […] More »

The Toyota GT86 (nee Scion FRS) has long been derided for the lack of power. More specifically, complaints have arisen about the massive dip in torque between 3,000-5,000RPM. The FA20 engine, with only 151 lb-ft, is hurting for torque as-is, so by throwing a big dip in the power delivery  drivability really suffers. Fortunately, the […] More »

2017 is going to be a very entertaining year for Formula Drift. Ryan Tuerck and Chris Forsberg, two of the biggest names in professional drifting, have announced a partnership for FormulaD 2K17. Tuerck continues with his Toyota Racing GT86 and Forsberg is retaining his twin-turbocharged 370Z for 2017. What does this partnership mean? Much of […] More »

The Racers’ Line has produced a small film about the 86 Cup, a California-based time attack challenge for the GT86 and all of it’s siblings. By covering a recent event at Buttonwillow Raceway Park, viewers are able to get an insight into what the 86 Cup is all about. What is the 86 Cup? The […] More »