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Toyota debuts naturally aspirated four-cylinder engine in GR86 Future FR concept at Japanese endurance race
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Toyota tested an experimental naturally aspirated 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine in the GR86 Future FR concept car during the Super Taikyu endurance championship in Okayama. The prototype vehicle, numbered 32 and fielded by Toyota Gazoo Rookie Racing, featured a more rearward engine placement and double-wishbone suspension. Toyota has not confirmed whether this experimental powertrain will reach production models.
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The testing provides insight into potential engineering changes for future generations of Toyota's accessible sports cars, though current production models in the United States continue to use Subaru-developed boxer engines.
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Who's Mentioned
OrganizationToyota Gazoo Rookie Racing“Racing team that entered the prototype in the Super Taikyu championship”OrganizationToyota“Automotive manufacturer testing the GR86 Future FR concept”OrganizationVolkswagen“Mentioned in a related article reference regarding ID.4 charging limits”OrganizationSubaru“Partner in developing the current GR86 and BRZ models”PersonEisuke Sasaki“Driver of the experimental vehicle”PersonKazuya Oshima“Driver of the experimental vehicle”OrganizationLincoln“Mentioned in a related article reference regarding US dealerships”OrganizationRivian“Mentioned in a related article reference regarding driver assistance testing”PersonTomoya Takahashi“President of Toyota's GR division, who described the vehicle as an experimental ”OrganizationVinFast“Mentioned in a related article reference regarding Los Angeles vehicle fleet”PersonHiroaki Ishiura“Driver of the experimental vehicle who suffered a crash during qualifying”