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    • Modellista, TOM’S, and TRD Griffon Toyota 86’s from Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS)

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    Among the many cars featured at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon (TAS), the Toyota 86 / Scion FR-S was clearly the most prominently featured with 91 different examples that entered. The three that stood out most to us were the ones from Modellista, TOM’S, and TRD.

    TRD Griffon Toyota 86

    First off, the TRD Griffon 86 as pictured above is simply amazing. It has a stock, unmodified engine but with huge weight savings in the form of carbon fiber replacement parts, polycarbonate windows, and removing other interior pieces, the car managed to run a 1’01.87 lap time at Tsukuba racetrack. To put that in perspective, a Ferrari 458 Italia has a lap time of 1’02.24 on the same track in the same conditions. Imagine just how much faster this 86 could be with a beefed up engine to pair with its lightweight and nimble chassis.

    List of Modifications to the TRD Griffon:

    Front bumper and canards manufactured CFRP (original design)
    Hood made of CFRP
    Wide front fenders CFRP (original design)
    Doors made of CFRP
    Side mirror for racing
    Roof made of CFRP (original design)
    Trunk hood made of CFRP
    Rear bumper made of CFRP (original design)
    Rear diffuser made of CFRP (original design)
    Rear wing made of CFRP (original design)
    Aero front fender made fin CFRP (commercially available)
    Side skirt set (commercially available)
    Rear trunk spoiler (commercially available)
    Triangle window polycarbonate
    Polycarbonate side windows
    Quarter polycarbonate window
    Polycarbonate rear window
    Blinker bulb (Rear)
    TRD bucket seat interior (commercially available)
    TRD Shift Knob (commercially available)
    (Commercially available) TRD oil temperature gauge
    (Commercially available) TRD oil pressure gauge
    (Commercially available) water temperature gauge TRD
    Function body reinforcement parts (and original brace welding MIG)
    Stainless steel exhaust manifold (catalyzer less)
    Titanium exhaust pipe (center and tail)
    Strengthened clutch cover (commercially available)
    Metal clutch disc (commercially available)
    Mechanical L.S.D TRD (commercially available)
    Diff carrier bush mount reinforcement (commercially available)
    4.8 final gear
    Engine Oil Cooler Kit (Revised 86 Racing)
    Height Adjustable suspension set (made by KW)
    TRD stabilizer set (commercially available)
    Pillow ball upper mount
    Front lower arm bush and strengthening (Bush is commercially available)
    Front lower arm bush into Pirro
    Reinforced rear suspension member
    Rear upper arm bush strengthening (commercially available)
    Lateral Link and strengthening Bush (Bush is commercially available)
    Trailing link and strengthen Bush (Bush is commercially available)
    Re bush front suspension member mounted into Dji~tsu de
    TRD Monoblock Brake Kit & Original Pad (commercially available)
    RAYS TE37SL 18inch 9.5J +45
    ADVAN Racing Slick 250/640R18


    Toyota 86 Modellista Version

    The Modellista version of the 86 is all about the looks. It’s futuristic look with the LED strips and more aggressive lines indicate what the next 86 generation may look like. The head lights are also slightly different with more of a projector look to them. Modellista is a division of Toyota in Japan that offers special versions of vehicles to the public through the Toyota dealerships, so one can hope that this front facade will someday translate to a dealer option!

    TOM’S NO86V Concept

    As dealers of TOM’S products, we are happy to see their large interest in the 86. As a renowned Toyota tuner, of course they would invest heavily in the 86’s future – you can even buy their parts at dealerships throughout Japan! This “NO86V” concept that was built for TAS features a swapped engine from a Lexus GS350. Yes, this 86 has a 3.5 liter V6! The wild engine swap mixed with the classic styling of older hachi-rokus makes for a very interested concept car. Everything on this car is complete and works with the theme – the over fenders, old school split 4 spoke wheels, and the famous TOM’S Barrel-W exhaust featuring 4 exhaust tips, as inspired by the Lexus IS-F.

    The interior has also been blessed with many TOM’S carbon fiber accessories, though I really can’t wait to see how it performs on track with the V6 swap. It would definitely make the car heavier and not as nimble, but will the straight line performance make up for it?

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