2017 Toyota GT86 on Snow and Ice – Video

 

The car formerly known as the Scion FR-S is now the Toyota 86 and is tasked with keeping the brand’s sports-car flame burning in this crossover-crazed world. The 2.0-liter flat-four makes 205 hp when paired to the smooth-shifting six-speed manual. With the optional six-speed automatic, however, power drops to 200 hp—but we doubt you’ll be able to tell. Rear-wheel drive and a balanced chassis provide endless fun on twisty roads. When cruising around town, the racy styling will turn heads.

 

 

PRICE AS TESTED:
$27,683 (base price: $27,120)

ENGINE TYPE:
DOHC 16-valve flat-4, aluminum block and heads, port and direct fuel injection

Displacement:
122 cu in, 1998 cc
Power: 205 hp @ 7000 rpm
Torque: 156 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm

TRANSMISSION:
6-speed manual

DIMENSIONS:

Wheelbase: 101.2 in
Length: 166.7 in
Width: 69.9 in Height: 50.6 in
Passenger volume: 80 cu ft
Cargo volume: 7 cu ft
Curb weight: 2754 lb

C/D TEST RESULTS:

Zero to 60 mph: 6.2 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 16.8 sec
Zero to 120 mph: 26.5 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 7.3 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 10.5 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 8.7 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.8 sec @ 95 mph
Top speed (drag limited): 134 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 161 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.89 g

FUEL ECONOMY:

EPA city/highway driving: 21/28 mpg
C/D observed: 23 mpg