Toyota unveiled the Toyota Motorsport GmbH GT86
CS-Cup Series for the first time at the OEM’s booth at the 2016 Specialty
Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show.
Built and air-shipped from Germany for SEMA, this
car is designed for a one-make series overseas. “We wanted to bring it here to
inspire, innovate, and excite,” offered John Myers, National Trucks Vehicle
Marketing and Communications Manager at Toyota Motor Sales. “This is a true
performance vehicle, built solely for the track.”
The livery pays homage to Toyota’s racing heritage
with a cool retro red and white design. The aero package looks awesome, but it
also helps the car stick with functional downforce. The Toyota Motorsport GmbH
GT86 CS-Cup Series will be shown alongside the esteemed 2000GT, “Japan’s first
supercar.” Only 351 were made and it set several FIA speed and endurance
records on the track.
A 2017 Toyota Stock 86—once the Scion FR-S—will
also be on display. With its manual transmission, it has even more horsepower,
torque, and better handling.
