Toyota's stunning GT86 is now available for racing after Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) launched the cost-effective TMG GT86 CS-V3 for private participants.
Following a successful development period, during which it won its class in the Nürburgring 24 Hours, the TMG GT86 CS-V3 has been refined and packaged as an entry-level race car for easy maintenance, low running costs and great fun.
The exciting rear-wheel-drive, 200hp car has been developed specifically for the V3 class of the Nürburgring-based VLN series and homologation from the Deutsche Motor Sport Bund provides a licence to thrill in this and many other production-based championships.
A race-ready TMG GT86 CS-V3 is instantly competitive in a production-based class and represents impressive value for money at EUR38,500 excluding tax or EUR45,815 including German VAT.
The road-going GT86 has been widely praised after its official launch earlier this year, with most road tests praising its sporty character, nimble handling and fun-to-drive quality. Using its vast motorsport experience, TMG has added even more excitement to the GT86 by creating an all-action race car.
TMG has stiffened the chassis and optimised weight distribution for motorsport while installing racing exhaust, suspension and brakes.
The result is an eye-catching and competitive race car built to TMG's usual high standards which hits its primary target: to deliver a fun and easily-accessible racing experience.
Yoshiaki Kinoshita, TMG President: "We want to share the passion of motorsport with as many people as possible and this car is the result. It is already race-proven having won the V3 class in the Nürburgring 24 Hours and we hope to see many more of these cars competing in the coming months. The GT86 is a perfect car for production-based motorsport. It already looks fantastic and has superb handling, so with further performance and safety upgrades we have created a really exciting and competitive car which is extremely cost effective."
Development of racing cars based on the GT86 continues at TMG, with a GT86 Cup car under consideration. Orders for the TMG GT86 CS-V3 are being taken now, with delivery times depending on demand.
Company press release, last updated on August 24, 2012
A factory team will run 2 (I think) of these cars in the GT4 (its spec) class in British GT next year, and is the first Toyota commitment in British motorsport since their BTCC days in the 90s.
General specifications
Country of origin
Japan
Numbers built
N/A
Introduced
2012
Engine
Configuration
Subaru B4
Displacement
1.998 liter / 121.9 cu in
Bore / Stroke
86.0 mm (3.4 in) / 86.0 mm (3.4 in)
Compression
12.5:1
Valvetrain
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed
Toyota D-4S Direct Fuel Injection
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Power
197 bhp / 147 KW
@ 7000 rpm
Torque
205 Nm / 151 ft lbs
@ 6600 rpm
BHP/Liter
99 bhp / liter
Drivetrain
Chassis
unitary steel
Front suspension
McPherson struts
Rear suspension
double wishbones
Brakes
ventilated discs, all-round
Gearbox
6 speed Manual
Drive
Rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Length / Width / Height
4240 mm (166.9 in) / 1775 mm (69.9 in) / 1285 mm (50.6 in)
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Toyota's stunning GT86 is now available for racing after Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG) launched the cost-effective TMG GT86 CS-V3 for private participants.
