RE: Toyota GT-86 Convertible: Revealed (sort of)
Discussion
The Crack Fox said:
Twincam16 said:
If it is sensibly priced, then the Mazda MX-5 may no longer be The Answer To Everything.
Good point, the extra weight might blunt the GT86's already slightly gutless performance though, perhaps ?MT also clocked the 86 at 6.2sec 0-60mph and 14.8 @ 94mph over the 1/4 mile. That's pretty much Escort Cosworth pace.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1204_20...
The engine also makes as much or more torque than just about any other production 2.0 n/a motor.
300bhp/ton said:
MT also clocked the 86 at 6.2sec 0-60mph and 14.8 @ 94mph over the 1/4 mile. That's pretty much Escort Cosworth pace.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1204_20...
Most of the UK magazines clock the GT86 at around 7.5s for 0-60.http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1204_20...
I've noticed this before with Motor Trend performance figures. Do they have a special downhill test track? Or are Toyota US better at fettling their press cars than Toyota UK?
Regarding the convertible, I think it looks great. They should keep the rear seats. Useful for luggage and/or small children, and differentiates the car from the MX5.
excel monkey said:
300bhp/ton said:
MT also clocked the 86 at 6.2sec 0-60mph and 14.8 @ 94mph over the 1/4 mile. That's pretty much Escort Cosworth pace.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1204_20...
Most of the UK magazines clock the GT86 at around 7.5s for 0-60.http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1204_20...
I've noticed this before with Motor Trend performance figures. Do they have a special downhill test track? Or are Toyota US better at fettling their press cars than Toyota UK?
300bhp/ton said:
Interesting they managed so much faster than the manufacturer is quoting.So our friends across the pond get them for $25k, as always make the price we pay here look a little steep.
excel monkey said:
300bhp/ton said:
MT also clocked the 86 at 6.2sec 0-60mph and 14.8 @ 94mph over the 1/4 mile. That's pretty much Escort Cosworth pace.
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1204_20...
Most of the UK magazines clock the GT86 at around 7.5s for 0-60.http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/coupes/1204_20...
What makes it worse is these figures are often 0-60mph which then get republished as 0-60mph. This really pisses me off and is one of the reasons I think most of the UK motoring press are a complete and utter joke.
excel monkey said:
I've noticed this before with Motor Trend performance figures. Do they have a special downhill test track? Or are Toyota US better at fettling their press cars than Toyota UK?
I think it's that they actually drive the cars properly over there and spend much time testing them. Usually there's a vid on YouTube of them doing it too.Surface grip can and will vary this, and I think they normally do it on a good surface. But at least that makes for consistent results.
Also numpty mags in the UK that do bother to actually test the car, will often do 0-60mph with 2 people, lots of fuel and maybe even luggage or some other st. No idea why as it would only seem to pollute and create false figures compared to what the car is capable of.
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