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Toyota GT86

The 2012 GT86: Prius tires, 53:47 balance and chassis fun at modest speeds.1

Researched November 9, 2026 from 35 sources

Also called

  • Hachi-RokuJapanese for 'eight six', recalling the 1983–1987 AE86.2
  • ToyobaruA shared name for the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ pair, whose facelifted models share their basic body, transmissions, platform and engine.3

At a glance

0150300
197–216 hpPower
0510
7.6–8.4 s0–100 km/h
0125250
209–233 km/hTop speed
0150300
205–217 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,190–1,298 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.2811

Engine
Standard 2.0 L naturally aspirated D-4S boxer-four; low/midrange torque dip210
Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive; 53:47 front/rear balance2
Gearbox
6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic2
Built at
Subaru Gunma Main Plant, Japan; GRMN: Motomachi Plant28

The story

Toyota and Subaru joined forces to revive the AE86's rear-drive spirit. The coupe became GT86 in Europe, 86 in Asia and Australia, and Scion FR-S in North America.12

2009: FT-86 concept debuts in Tokyo20092011: Production debut at Tokyo20112012: April 6: Japan gets the 86 · SP3 victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours20122014: Primo, Aero and 86 yellow Giallos20142015: CS-R3 gains FIA rally homologation20152016: 100 cars: the 86 GRMN · 2017 facelift: sharper, still 197 hp20162021: 86/GT86 production ends in March2021 Toyota Sports 800 (UP15): 1965–1969UP15Toyota 2000GT (F10): 1967–1970F10Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE86): 1983–1987AE86Toyota FT-86 Concept: 2009 (concept)Toyota FT-86 ConceptToyota GT86 / 86 / Scion FR-S (ZN6): 2012–2021ZN6Toyota GR86 (ZN8): 2021–presentZN8 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones12242526
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YearWhat happened
1965–1969Toyota Sports 800 (UP15)
1967–1970Toyota 2000GT (F10)
1983–1987Toyota Corolla Levin / Sprinter Trueno (AE86)
2009 (concept)Toyota FT-86 Concept
2012–2021Toyota GT86 / 86 / Scion FR-S (ZN6)
2021–presentToyota GR86 (ZN8)
2009FT-86 concept debuts in Tokyo
2011Production debut at Tokyo
2012April 6: Japan gets the 86
2012SP3 victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours
2014Primo, Aero and 86 yellow Giallos
2015CS-R3 gains FIA rally homologation
2016100 cars: the 86 GRMN
20162017 facelift: sharper, still 197 hp
202186/GT86 production ends in March
  1. 2009

    FT-86 concept debuts in Tokyo

    The October Tokyo Motor Show reveal previewed the coupe; Toyota's ED2 studio refined its shape around a new D-4S boxer engine.2

  2. 2011

    Production debut at Tokyo

    The production 86 appeared at the December Tokyo Motor Show, with Tetsuya Tada leading development.2

  3. 2012

    April 6: Japan gets the 86

    The 86 went on sale with a 197 hp boxer engine; its horizontally opposed D-4S combination was a world first.4

  4. 2012

    SP3 victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours

    The 86 won SP3 and finished 46th overall with Hiroaki Ishiura, Kazuya Oshima, Takuto Iguchi and Minoru Takaki driving.5

  5. 2014

    Primo, Aero and 86 yellow Giallos

    The UK gained the £22,995 manual-only Primo, Aero with a body kit and yellow Giallo, limited to 86 individually numbered cars.6

  6. 2015

    CS-R3 gains FIA rally homologation

    The GT86 CS-R3 became the first new rear-drive rally car homologated by the FIA in the 21st century, opening the door to World Rally Championship events.7

  7. 2016

    100 cars: the 86 GRMN

    February's 86 GRMN brought 216 hp, a close-ratio six-speed manual, carbon-fiber panels and polycarbonate rear windows; only 100 were offered.8

  8. 2016

    2017 facelift: sharper, still 197 hp

    UK sales began in October with a stiffer shell, retuned suspension and Track mode. GT86 and GT86 Pro kept 197 hp with manual or automatic gearboxes.9

  9. 2021

    86/GT86 production ends in March

    First-generation production stopped in March; the last UK GT86 had already been sold in February.12

Every generation

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

Power over the years

From 197 hp to 216 hp in 4 years.

0100200300 2012201420162018 hp 2012 · 197 hp · Japan 86 launch2016 · 216 hp · 86 GRMN2017 · 197 hp · UK GT86/GT86 Pro, both gearboxes2017 · 200 hp · North American 86 automatic2017 · 205 hp · North American 86 manual 216 hp 86 GRMN 197 hp Japan 86 launch
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YearHorsepowerModel
2012197Japan 86 launch
201621686 GRMN
2017197UK GT86/GT86 Pro, both gearboxes
2017200North American 86 automatic
2017205North American 86 manual

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • 86 RC/G/GT/GT Limited; Australian GT/GTS

    Standard

    86 RC/G/GT/GT Limited; Australian GT/GTS

  • GT86 / Primo / Pro (UK)

    Standard

    GT86 / Primo / Pro (UK)

    197 hp

  • Standard

    GT86 Aero

  • 86 GR / GR SPORT

    Performance

    86 GR / GR SPORT

  • Special

    GT86 Orange / Blue Edition

    197 hp
  • 86 Hakone Edition

    Special

    86 Hakone Edition

    2020

  • Special

    GT86 Blanco

    2015

  • 86 style Cb

    Special

    86 style Cb

    2015

  • Limited

    GT86 TRD (UK)

    2013

  • Limited

    GT86 Giallo

  • Limited

    86 TRD Special Edition (Canada)

    2019

    205 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • Long hood, short tail, large front grille and twin exhausts in the rear splitter.21
  • Look for an 86 boxer-piston emblem on the front fenders of early cars.222
  • The regular twin tailpipes each measure 86 mm across.11
  • Look for the center groove in the pagoda-style roof.1
  • 2017-on cars show two teeth at the grille's lower edge and fins atop the front fenders.1

Year by year

  1. MY14 (Australia)

    GTS adds a rear spoiler and loses the lettered TOYOTA badge from the trunk lid.2

  2. January 2015 (UK)

    Shark-fin roof antenna and carbon-fiber-effect instrument-panel trim become standard.1

  3. 2017

    Enlarged grille grows two lower teeth, the rear bumper gets deeper, and fins appear at the front fenders.19

  4. 2017

    LED high/low beams arrive; indicators move from bumper to headlamps, and new LED rear light guides give a horizontal glow.19

  5. 2017

    New machined-finish 17-inch alloys use a slim 10-spoke design.9

  6. 2017

    Smaller steering wheel gains audio controls; a 4.2-inch display replaces the old analog fuel gauge.923

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Toyota GT86
    GT86
    Photo of a Subaru BRZ
    Subaru BRZ

    Subaru BRZ

    Different badges, grilles, bumpers and headlights; on 2017 cars, Toyota has two fender strakes to the BRZ's one.23

Against its rivals

  • Mazda MX-5 RF

    GT86 vs Mazda MX-5 RF

    Weight lower is better

    GT861,240 kg
    Mazda MX-5 RF1,073 kg
    14
  • Abarth 124 Spider

    GT86 vs Abarth 124 Spider

    Price lower is better

    GT8628,980 £
    Abarth 124 Spider29,625 £
    14

Prices

Value today $10.2K–$26.1K34

Auction saleValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K 202420262028 Value today: $10,200–$26,100 2025 · $13,936 · 2014 GT86 TRD, Collecting Cars2025 · $6,261 · 2012 GT86 D-4S auto, Brightwells2025 · $22,590 · 2014 GT86 HKS turbo, Collecting Cars2026 · $17,550 · 2015 GT86 Giallo, Mathewsons2026 · $4,251 · 2012 GT86, WB & Sons2026 · $15,709 · 2012 GT86, PistonHeads2026 · $20,904 · 2018 GT86, subtly modified, PistonHeads2026 · $8,587 · 2012 GT86 D-4S auto, Mathewsons $22.6K Collecting Cars, 2025
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2025Auction sale$13,9362014 GT86 TRD, Collecting Cars
2025Auction sale$6,2612012 GT86 D-4S auto, Brightwells
2025Auction sale$22,5902014 GT86 HKS turbo, Collecting Cars
2026Auction sale$17,5502015 GT86 Giallo, Mathewsons
2026Auction sale$4,2512012 GT86, WB & Sons
2026Auction sale$15,7092012 GT86, PistonHeads
2026Auction sale$20,9042018 GT86, subtly modified, PistonHeads
2026Auction sale$8,5872012 GT86 D-4S auto, Mathewsons
2026Value today$10,200–$26,100

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 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Harald Muller's 2014 drift benchmark”
    • “165.04 km sideways, verification still pending”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 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 35 sources
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  • toyota.co.nz

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