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Let us see a little
more in detail about the AE86 car, the prototype of TOYOTA-86 and
SUBARU-BRZ introduced in the previous blog post.
AE86 was launched in
the market as a successor to the TE71 model in 1983.Most of the parts of the previous model TE71 were diverted, and one thing
that greatly evolved was the engine.
It was remodeled from the 2T-G, and newly developed as 4A-G
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| 2T-G engine |
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| 4A-G engine |
Nevertheless, there
was neither dramatic improvement in horse power, nor was a novel vehicle, and
it was not a car that came up in the news even during its sales.
However, just before the
end of sale, the manufacturer announced that this will be their final FR layout,
and the next cars will be FF layout!
While coinciding
with the end of sale, this reached the popularity to the extent that it was
traded at a higher price that exceeded that of a new car.
(FR is the car with
engine mounted in the front, and drive is from rear wheel.
FF is the car with
engine mounted in the front, and drive is from front wheel.)
Traditionally, most
of the racing and sports car are rear wheel drive cars, but recently, most of cars launched in the market from the aspect of cost and safety are in
general with FF layout.
The real thrill of
FR is that the excessive power of the drift running, the race car will hold you
down while shaking your butt, and yet keep running.
From the second
half of the 1990’s it appeared as the car used by the main character of the
cartoon "Initial D", and was popular
among young people influenced by the cartoon.
The engine displacement of AE86 at 1600cc was small, it is relatively inexpensive during the time of sale, and this car messily treated as the practice car by the car lovers.The number of cars decreased rapidly due to the convenience and happiness
At present, the popularity continues to the extent, that a good condition car is sold for a price more than that of a new car.
AE86 specification
Total height - 4180 mm
Total width - 1625 mm
Total length - 1335 mm
Max power - 130 HP
Body weight - 940 kg
FR drive
It is a usual car
when you see the output, but by just improving the grade surrounding the
suspension, it runs smoothly over the mountain road at full throttle, and
evolves as a cheap racing car.
This was not even
imagined by the manufacturer who produced the car. It is a product that gave the good aspect of lightness at 940kg, 4AG engine, and unexpected balance of
suspension. In addition to the
simple structure, one of the fascination is that all the repair and tuning can
be done by the individual. One can drive the car after repairing by
himself.
Some of the other cars with this function are...
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| Super Seven |
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| LOTUS Exige |
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| EUNOS Rordster |
All the cars have
the benefit of being light body weight, simple structure, and have a high
rating.
Recently, various items
like the airbag are made as mandatory equipment due to the strengthening of
collision safety standards. As more and more luxury equipments are added, the weight of
the car is increasing, and it becomes necessary to increase the engine
capacity. It seems that this cycle goes on and on.
Actually, the things
that are necessary to be happy when driving a car is the smooth engine that runs in a light weight body with FR drive. If these are available then it is good car, and that is the reason for the popularity of AE86 even now.
The new cars of TOYOTA-86 and SUBARU-BRZ are sold with confidence by reviewing these points by TOYOTA and SUBARU.
Total height - 4240 mm, Total width - 1775 mm, and Total length - 1300 mm
Max power - 200 HP, Body weight - 1200kg, FR drive
Though this is the
limit for lightness with the present standards, it is 260 kg heavier than AE86.
Horsepower has been improved for that weight from 130→200 HP
In any case,
the purchase of a high priced Ferrari or Benz as the reward for the individual
success at work often becomes the news. It is a more
familiar item, and a costly toy enjoyed by the adult.
You can enjoy the driving while doing the tuning by yourself even in a small and
cheap car.
Isn’t a true adult
play!
I am having two AE86 and enjoying the driving.
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| My AE86 |
I don’t think that
there is any other car which gives more pleasure than this AE86.
Well, is the
old cars of TOYOTA-86 & SUBARU-BRZ sold in your country?
If it is sold in the
market, I wish you buy this and drive by all means.
I am (Tomo) well versed in this AE86 (JDM - Japanese Domestic Model).
If you would like to procure any old and new spares from Japan, technical queries, or tuning for AE86, kindly mail me (kou-hiro@ma.medias.ne.jp) or write here in the comments.
Kindly share the information of your AE86 in the comments.
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