Toyota added a third version of the 86 to its portfolio: the 86 TRD Special Edition.
Toyota plans to offer a new edition of the its 2+2 rear-wheel drive coupe, the Toyota 86.
The Toyota 86, with its impressive power-to-weight stats and superb balance and feel, gains an even sharper edge through its newest grade — the limited-production 86 TRD Special Edition.
Two existing grades – 86 and 86 GT – complete the 86 range, and offer a wide variety of standard amenities, including the choice of a six-speed automatic or manual transmission.
The 2019 86 TRD Special Edition would be its benchmark. Thanks to essential new components such as SACHS dampers, 12.8-/12.4-inch front/rear Brembo brakes, and exclusive 18 x 7.5-inch alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires (sized 215/40R18 85Y all around).
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The SACHS dampers enhance the 86’s steering response and refine vehicle stability. Extra-large four-piston front and two-piston rear Brembo brakes composedly cull speed at a moment’s notice and enrich the 86’s well-balanced cornering prowess. Its Michelin Pilot Sport 4 summer tires turn up the grip factor while aiding steering reactiveness and boosting tactility communicated through its small-diameter steering wheel.
The newest 86 TRD Special Edition is a limited edition model added to the 86 and 86 GT.
Exclusively painted in Raven and accented by a classic TRD tricolor graphic and TRD body kit (which includes front bumper, side sills, rear bumper/diffuser, and spoiler), the TRD Special Edition looks athletic too. Also standard: a TRD exhaust with brushed stainless steel tips.
A new red and black-trimmed telescoping steering wheel with red contrast stitching; red and black sport bucket seats with side bolsters; Granlux suede-like covering atop the instrument cluster; “TRD” logo embroidered on passenger side instrument panel; red contrast stitching throughout; and red seatbelts.
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Production will be limited to only 1,418 units. 86 TRD Special Edition will have a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $32,420.
The 86 TRD Special Edition also gets a special interior for the little 2+2 sports car.
The Toyota 86 also comes with the essential standard exterior amenities: LED projector-beam headlights; color-keyed power mirrors; chrome-tipped dual exhaust; front fender-mounted vortex generators; and 17-inch twisted spoke alloy wheels. 86 GT adds more to the mix: LED fog lamps; an aerodynamic floor undercover; color-matched heated mirrors; and a matte-black rear wing with color-keyed end plates.
Its 2.0-liter boxer four-cylinder engine, fed by Toyota’s D-4S Dual Injection System, delivers a healthy dose of 205 horsepower and 156 lb.-ft. of torque with the six-speed manual transmission and 200 hp and 151 lb.-ft. of torque with the six-speed automatic.
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The 86’s chassis is a specially developed rear-drive sports car platform using a sport-tuned independent MacPherson strut front suspension with strut tower bars and reinforced mounting brackets, plus, a sport-tuned independent multi-link rear suspension with reinforcement bracing. The electric power-assist steering is quick, with just 2.48 turns lock-to-lock, and with a tight 36.1-foot turning circle. It’s also highly articulate, providing ideal road feel through the small-diameter, leather-wrapped wheel.