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Toyota 86 GT, 2015
Toyota GT86s get recalibrated shock absorbers that feature a new stabilising force technology for the 2015 model year, designed to improve at-the-limit control. The Toyota 86’s chief engineer explained the changes to the car’s damping rates and rear suspension change the way the car interacts with the road, resulting in “even better steering stability and a more communicative handling.
“We decided to change the way how suspension parts - including the rear shock absorbers - are attached to the chassis. This increases body rigidity, hence adds to better handling stability and response,” said Tada.
“Shock absorbers were also retuned. We used a new technology for stabilizing damping force, and we improved friction control and responsiveness,” he added. The car now gives the driver “that extra bit of control, especially when the car is driven on the limit,” said Tada, who also confirmed a handful of “subtle” cosmetic changes will distinguish the 2015 models from their progenitors.
Two changes to the car’s exterior will be enacted for the 2015 model year; the car’s pole antenna has been swapped out for a shark-fin item, which sharpens up the roofline and also helps the aerodynamics according to Tada, while two new exterior colors are available, silver and white.
Inside the Toyota GT86’s cabin is a new look faux carbon-fibre finish, “giving the cabin a sportier, better quality feel,” says Tada.
Main Changes
Toyota GT86s get recalibrated shock absorbers that feature a new stabilising force technology for the 2015 model year, designed to improve at-the-limit control. The Toyota 86’s chief engineer explained the changes to the car’s damping rates and rear suspension change the way the car interacts with the road, resulting in “even better steering stability and a more communicative handling.
“We decided to change the way how suspension parts - including the rear shock absorbers - are attached to the chassis. This increases body rigidity, hence adds to better handling stability and response,” said Tada.
“Shock absorbers were also retuned. We used a new technology for stabilizing damping force, and we improved friction control and responsiveness,” he added. The car now gives the driver “that extra bit of control, especially when the car is driven on the limit,” said Tada, who also confirmed a handful of “subtle” cosmetic changes will distinguish the 2015 models from their progenitors.
Two changes to the car’s exterior will be enacted for the 2015 model year; the car’s pole antenna has been swapped out for a shark-fin item, which sharpens up the roofline and also helps the aerodynamics according to Tada, while two new exterior colors are available, silver and white.
Inside the Toyota GT86’s cabin is a new look faux carbon-fibre finish, “giving the cabin a sportier, better quality feel,” says Tada.
Main Changes
- 2 New exterior Colors (Crystal White & Ice Silver)
- New Roof Ariel (Better Aerodynamics Old Cd = 0.270, New Cd =0.269)
- Changes to Damping Rates in Rear Suspension (Reduced body Roll, Sharper Handling)
- New Interior Carbon Fibre Dash
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