Toyota is reportedly preparing a power increase for its popular RWD coupe.
The chief engineer for the GT86 project, Tetsuya Tada, has told Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald that his team is considering ways of increasing the coupe’s performance, one of which will definitely make it to production from 2015, when the GT86 will get its mid-life facelift.
“I hope to make an engine upgrade at least one time with this car. We have already tried all possibilities and there are several types of 86 prototypes at the Toyota proving ground now; one is a turbocharger, one is bigger displacement and the other is a special hybrid system,” says Tada.
“At the moment, all possibilities are being considered.”
No other details were given, but the publication cites inside sources saying the most likely option is an increase in displacement. According to these sources, the 2.0-liter boxer engine would be increased to 2.5-liters, with power to be boosted from 147 kW (197hp) to approximately 190 kW (255hp).
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