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Toyota 86

GT86: 1,240 kg, rear-wheel drive and Prius tires for fun at modest speeds.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 31 sources

Also called

  • Hachi-RokuJapanese for 'eight-six'; a nod to the AE86 that inspired the modern coupe.12

At a glance

0150300
197–228 hpPower
0510
6.1–8.2 s0–100 km/h
0125250
225–233 km/hTop speed
0150300
205–249.5 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,190–1,302 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.245910121415

Engine
First gen: 2.0 L FA20; GR86: 2.4 L FA24; naturally aspirated D-4S flat-fours2121314
Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive2
Gearbox
6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic414
Built at
Gunma Plant, Ota, Japan (Subaru); 86 GRMN assembly: Motomachi26

The story

Toyota and Subaru created this lightweight, naturally aspirated rear-drive coupe to revive classic sports-car fun. The core range is built in Gunma: 86, Europe's GT86 and North America's Scion FR-S, followed by GR86.234

2009: FT-86 Concept debuts in Tokyo20092011: FT-86 II previews the GT 8620112012: Japan launches the 1,190 kg 86 RC20122016: 100 GRMNs shed weight with carbon20162017: FR-S becomes 86; manuals reach 205 hp20172021: GR 86 debuts with a 2.4-liter boxer20212022: GR86 wins its MX-5 comparison20222024: TRUENO adds Brembo and SACHS20242025: GR86 retuned; Hakone turns Ridge Green2025 Toyota Sports 800 (UP15): 1965–1969UP15Toyota 2000GT (F10): 1967–1970F10Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE86): 1983–1987AE86Toyota FT-HS: 2007Toyota FT-86 Concept: 2009Toyota FT-86 II Concept: 2011Toyota 86 / GT86 / Scion FR-S (ZN6): 2012–2021ZN6Toyota GR86 (ZN8): 2021–presentZN8 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones124181920
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YearWhat happened
1965–1969Toyota Sports 800 (UP15)
1967–1970Toyota 2000GT (F10)
1983–1987Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE86)
2007Toyota FT-HS
2009Toyota FT-86 Concept
2011Toyota FT-86 II Concept
2012–2021Toyota 86 / GT86 / Scion FR-S (ZN6)
2021–presentToyota GR86 (ZN8)
2009FT-86 Concept debuts in Tokyo
2011FT-86 II previews the GT 86
2012Japan launches the 1,190 kg 86 RC
2016100 GRMNs shed weight with carbon
2017FR-S becomes 86; manuals reach 205 hp
2021GR 86 debuts with a 2.4-liter boxer
2022GR86 wins its MX-5 comparison
2024TRUENO adds Brembo and SACHS
2025GR86 retuned; Hakone turns Ridge Green
  1. 2009

    FT-86 Concept debuts in Tokyo

    October's Tokyo show brought the Toyota–Subaru FT-86 Concept, replacing the FT-HS's hybrid V6 with a new D-4S boxer.2

  2. 2011

    FT-86 II previews the GT 86

    March's Geneva concept revised the FT-86's front and rear bodywork; the GT 86 made its Tokyo debut on November 30.24

  3. 2012

    Japan launches the 1,190 kg 86 RC

    The 86 launched in Japan on April 6 with a horizontally opposed D-4S engine; the RC grade weighed just 1,190 kg.5

  4. 2016

    100 GRMNs shed weight with carbon

    The two-seat 86 GRMN brought a carbon-fiber hood, roof and trunk lid, polycarbonate rear glazing and a close-ratio six-speed manual.6

  5. 2017

    FR-S becomes 86; manuals reach 205 hp

    North America's FR-S became the Toyota 86. Manuals gained 205 hp, 212 Nm and shorter gearing; automatics stayed at 200 hp.27

  6. 2021

    GR 86 debuts with a 2.4-liter boxer

    First-generation production ended in March. The GR 86 debuted April 5 with a 2.4-liter boxer and about 50% more torsional rigidity.28

  7. 2022

    GR86 wins its MX-5 comparison

    With peak torque at 3,700 rpm, the GR86 Premium tied the Mazda MX-5 Miata Club at 5.4 seconds to 60 mph and won the test.910

  8. 2024

    TRUENO adds Brembo and SACHS

    Canada's GR86 adds camera-based active safety to manuals; the TRUENO Edition pairs Brembo brakes with SACHS dampers.11

  9. 2025

    GR86 retuned; Hakone turns Ridge Green

    Canada's GR86 gets revised shocks, throttle mapping and steering; Hakone adds Ridge Green paint, Brembo brakes and SACHS dampers.12

Every generation

  • Toyota Sports 800
    UP151965–1969
  • Toyota 2000GT
    F101967–1970
  • Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno
    AE861983–1987
  • Toyota FT-HS
    Toyota FT-HS2007
  • Toyota FT-86 Concept
    Toyota FT-86 Concept2009
  • Toyota FT-86 II Concept
    Toyota FT-86 II Concept2011
  • Toyota 86 / GT86 / Scion FR-S
    ZN62012–2021
  • Toyota GR86
    ZN82021–present

Power over the years

From 197 hp to 228 hp in 10 years.

0100200300 20122014201620182020202220242026 hp 2012 · 197 hp · UK GT862013 · 200 hp · US Scion FR-S2016 · 216 hp · 86 GRMN (219 PS)2017 · 200 hp · North American 86 automatic2017 · 205 hp · North American 86 manual2022 · 228 hp · GR86 manual / automatic2026 · 228 hp · Canadian GR86 Yuzu Edition 228 hp GR86 manual / automatic 197 hp UK GT86
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YearHorsepowerModel
2012197UK GT86
2013200US Scion FR-S
201621686 GRMN (219 PS)
2017200North American 86 automatic
2017205North American 86 manual
2022228GR86 manual / automatic
2026228Canadian GR86 Yuzu Edition

Versions

9 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • 86 / GT86 regional grades

    Standard

    86 / GT86 regional grades

  • Standard

    GR86 / GR86 Premium (Canada)

    2026

    228 hp

  • Limited

    Scion FR-S 10-Series

    200 hp
  • GT86 TRD (UK)

    Limited

    GT86 TRD (UK)

  • GR86 Yuzu Edition (Canada)

    Limited

    GR86 Yuzu Edition (Canada)

    2026

    228 hp

  • Limited

    GR86 Special Edition (Solar Shift, Canada)

    2023

  • Limited

    GR86 Hakone Special Edition (North America)

    2025

    228 hp

    860 built

  • GR86 Trueno Edition (Canada)

    Limited

    GR86 Trueno Edition (Canada)

    2024

    228 hp

  • Limited

    GT86 Giallo (UK)

    86 built

How to spot one

Look for

  • First generation: long hood, short tail, large front grille and twin exhaust outlets.15
  • First generation: a sunken central channel runs along the pagoda-shaped roof.1
  • First generation: the sloping roof finishes at a short trunk lid.17
  • GR86: angular LED headlights, a G-mesh grille, front air vents and side sill spoilers.16

Year by year

  1. August 2013 (Australia)

    GTS gained a rear spoiler and lost the lettered TOYOTA badge at the rear.2

  2. 2015 (UK)

    A shark-fin antenna and carbon-fiber-look instrument-panel trim arrived; Primo and the bodykitted Aero joined the range.1

  3. 2017 facelift

    North American FR-S became Toyota 86. Look for two grille teeth, front-wing fins, new wheels and LED headlights/taillights.1715

  4. 2017 cabin

    The steering wheel shrank and gained audio controls; a 4.2-inch screen joined the instrument cluster.115

  5. 2021–present (GR86)

    New bodywork brings a GR grille, air outlets and side sill spoilers; the cabin gains a 7-inch TFT display.28

Against its rivals

Prices

Price when newAuction sale
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 20122014201620182020202220242026 2013 · $25,600 · US base, Scion FR-S manual2022 · $28,725 · US base, GR862022 · $31,325 · US GR86 Premium, manual2022 · $32,825 · US GR86 Premium, automatic 2013 · $25,600 · US base FR-S, 2013 model year 2025 · $35,888 · 2023 GR86 10th Anniversary, 25 miles, BaT2025 · $32,366 · 2023 GR86 Premium 6-Speed, 883 miles, BaT $35.9K BaT, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2013Launch price$25,600US base FR-S, 2013 model year
2013Price when new$25,600US base, Scion FR-S manual
2022Price when new$28,725US base, GR86
2022Price when new$31,325US GR86 Premium, manual
2022Price when new$32,825US GR86 Premium, automatic
2025Auction sale$35,8882023 GR86 10th Anniversary, 25 miles, BaT
2025Auction sale$32,3662023 GR86 Premium 6-Speed, 883 miles, BaT

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 9 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “165.04 km sideways, pending verification”
    • “Two class wins at the 2012 Nürburgring 24 Hours”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 8 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 31 sources
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  4. More Passion, More Fun: Toyota Recaptures The Joy Of Driving - Toyota Media Site media.toyota.co.uk
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  9. Tested: 2022 Toyota GR86 Premium vs. 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club caranddriver.com
  10. 2022 Toyota GR86 First Test: Drifting Into Our Hearts, Again motortrend.com
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  12. 2025 Toyota GR86 Hakone Special Edition Puts a Modern Twist on an Icon media.toyota.ca
  13. New Data Suggests Subaru BRZ and Toyota GR86 Lose Oil Pressure In Right Turns on Track roadandtrack.com
  14. What’s New: The 2026 Toyota GR86 media.toyota.ca
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  22. Toyota GT86 Celebrates Double Class Win At Nürburgring 24 Hours Race - Toyota Media Site media.toyota.co.uk
  23. Tyler Gonzalez Makes History in Inaugural Toyota GR Cup Race Weekend | GR Cup | Toyota Gazoo Racing North America grcupseries.com
  24. Toyota 86 sets new drifting world record - 165.04 km - paultan.org paultan.org
  25. 拓海のハチロクを継ぐカナタの愛機!!『MFゴースト』名車列伝06 トヨタ 86 編 - 【公式】頭文字D＆MFゴースト initiald.bestcarweb.jp
  26. Toyota Creates Manga-inspired GT86 Initial D Concept - Toyota Media Site media.toyota.co.uk
  27. Introducing the 'Gran Turismo Sport' July Update: Adding the Toyota GR 86! - gran-turismo.com gran-turismo.com
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  30. No Reserve: 2023 Toyota GR86 10th Anniversary Special Edition for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $35,888 on September 24, 2025 (Lot #211,655) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  31. 883-Mile 2023 Toyota GR86 Premium 6-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $32,366 on January 19, 2025 (Lot #177,634) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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