Good job Toyota! You managed to convince the most famous presenter on British television with your Toyota GT86. The question is: Is there anyone in this world who speaks ill of this creation? If there is, I don't know…
Such ignorance is not surprising, this is because Toyota and Subaru are to be congratulated for leaving us with that enthusiastic smile on our faces once we complete another curve. According to Jeremy Clarkson, "This Toyota was designed by enthusiasts, for enthusiasts." I, of course, fully agree with such a statement. Toyobaru was not built with the boys in the choir in mind, much less the mothers of the family. This is not a car for everyone, it is a car for those who are hungry for excitement and love to feel their heart racing.
Clarkson also claims that this Toyota is one of the best cars he has driven in recent years, and coming from those who come, this is a phrase that no one can remain indifferent to. Despite strong praise, the famous television presenter doesn't stop wringing his nose at the 2.0-liter engine with 200 horsepower. And here, I come back to agree with Mr. Clarkson. If, by chance, they are there waiting to witness those supersonic accelerations and are, consequently, glued to the bench, then “get your horse out of the rain”, because that won't happen. This is a car that was made to “play”, not to beat dragraces.
As some of you already know, last week, Razão Automóvel went to the Kartódromo de Palmela to test this Japanese sports car, so our analysis of the car is really “busting”. Until then, keep this video of Jeremy Clarkson with the new Toyota GT86:
Text: Tiago Luís