GT86 Shooting Brake? Yes, please.

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Originally Posted by CarThrottle.com

Imagine if you will a world where uncompromising performance, agility, sex-factor and practicality combine to create the perfect car. Sounds a little like the Ferrari FF, no? The problem with the four-wheel drive Fezza, however, is that it costs almost as much as our aforementioned world (£227,107 to be exact), is thirstier than Charlie Sheen (15.4mpg) and less fun to drive than a £25k Toyota GT86 – a two-door sports car that’s down on the FF’s sanctimonious 650bhp power figure by a hefty 453 horses.

But the GT86 is no saint, either. Unlike the FF, its practicality is compromised by its pesky coupe silhouette. If you’re a car-mad, married dad, strike this from your list; it’s simply not big enough for your mistress and six-month-old.

But, as we mentioned last week, we are here to make 2013 a better place (remember our F1-inspired Twizy?). Enter stage left the Toyota GT86 Shooting Brake.



This is the car you thought we never needed, but now that it’s staring you in the face, it makes sense, right? Of course, our idea here isn’t to replace the current GT86 coupe. That would be ridiculous. What the optional GT86 Sport Brake version does, is make your Car Of The Year available to keen drivers with busy family lives and a penchant for a cheeky roundabout drift.

The Important Changes


The Shooting Brake’s body length is increased by 55mm, giving cramped rear passengers (putting it lightly) much-needed legroom for longer journeys. The current fold-flat rear bench is also ditched in favour of a practical 60/40 split unit.

Thanks to the SB’s new body, seats-up boot capacity is increased from a tight 243 litres to a more family-friendly 298 litres, while seats-down capacity measures in at a useful 1040 litres (or 230 packs of nappies/diapers).

Engine and transmission options will match those of the coupe (2.0-litre Subaru-derived boxer unit mated to either a six-speed manual or six-cog auto ‘box), while the Shooting Brake’s 0-62mph time of 7.8 and 8.5sec respectively is slower than the coupe’s by 0.2 and 0.3sec. This is due to the SB’s 86kg weight penalty. Naturally.

UK pricing will start at £26,945 for the manual Shooting Brake version and £28,445 for the automatic. This represents an increase of just £1,950 for both models.

So there you have it, Toyota. A brilliant new business plan for a car your customers never knew they wanted.

Who’s in?

Yes... it could stand to use a few more ponies and a bit more torque, but it's a more practical version of the highly praised compact sports car. Whether or not it would sell here in the United States is unknown to me... I've only seen a handful of FR-S's and BRZs around, far less than I had originally anticipated.

Seems a little award. I imagine it's a blast to drive where a lot of corners are involved.

I think that is a very well designed car. It looks fantastic, and seems to be an excellent practical daily driver. Reliable, fun, and being a hatch, practical. Should sell like hotcakes.

Holy **** I love it. Next car

Sex

Looks real nice, but WTF is with that name "Shooting Brake"?? Sounds like crouching tiger, hidden dragon.

8.5 sec 0-60?

Fvck that, I think my e34 525i feels faster than that and it's a snail unless you give it hell

Originally Posted by NFRs2000nyc

I think that is a very well designed car. It looks fantastic, and seems to be an excellent practical daily driver. Reliable, fun, and being a hatch, practical. Should sell like hotcakes.

If that's your idea of a practical daily car... I'm guessing this is what you take to the track on the weekends.

Originally Posted by trizzuth

Looks real nice, but WTF is with that name "Shooting Brake"?? Sounds like crouching tiger, hidden dragon.

Also shooting brakes:

Originally Posted by 5speed5er

8.5 sec 0-60?

Fvck that, I think my e34 525i feels faster than that and it's a snail unless you give it hell

Pretty sure your 525i is faster...



It's been said a million times and will continue to be said: The FR-S/BRZ needs more power.

S2K rev limit and some FI with proper boost would make it a great car for the money. I still think I'd take a 335i even with these upgrades though.

do these come stock with a LSD? Also, if not, is it an option?

Originally Posted by casino is no lie

If that's your idea of a practical daily car... I'm guessing this is what you take to the track on the weekends.

Don't rustle your jimmies sunshine. Most people go to and from work alone. This thing seats 4. It has room for everyday items for everyday chores. I know you just brush your shoulders off when you walk outside, but for most people, a hatch is an excellent daily driver.

Sooooo "shooting brake" = "clown shoe"?

Originally Posted by B_Cyrus

do these come stock with a LSD? Also, if not, is it an option?

They do, actually. They're just a bit lacking in the power department.

THey already have turbo kits and supercharger kits for this thing, and TRD is coming out with their own supercharger kit soon, so power isn't going to be an issue.

Originally Posted by SPDSKTR

Yes... it could stand to use a few more ponies and a bit more torque, but it's a more practical version of the highly praised compact sports car. Whether or not it would sell here in the United States is unknown to me... I've only seen a handful of FR-S's and BRZs around, far less than I had originally anticipated.

I've seen a lot of BRZs and FRS's around here and it is impossible to even find one for a test drive

I went to a subaru dealership this week and told them I wanted a premium blue, manual transmission. They said great choice, we might be able to order you one in May...