Toyota Yaris GR: (Almost) Everyday WRC - Sports Cars

Toyota Yaris GR: (Almost) Everyday WRC - Sports Cars

Toyota unveils new Yaris as world premiere GR, an ultra sporty version of the runabout developed by the team Toyota Gazoo Racing... It is a sports car that is directly related to the world of competition. In particular, this is the result of the experience of the Japanese manufacturer in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The new generation of the Japanese B segment was used as the starting model, even if on the aesthetic level as well as on the technical level, it is a completely different car.

Three doors and a sloping roof

Aesthetically new Toyota Yaris GR has a unique design with a three-door body and a roof 91mm lower than the regular model, giving it a coupé feel. It also features frameless windows and features such as a redesigned grille and heavily redesigned bumper that stand out at the front. Even the large 18-inch wheels do not go unnoticed. В new Toyota Yaris GR the changes are not so drastic. It features a new sports steering wheel, new upholstery, new seats, a new shorter gear lever and completely new pedals, clearly reimagined in a sporty way.

Specific platform, technical solutions for a thoroughbred athlete

At the technical level Yaris GR it is based on a special platform that unites part of the floor GA-B new Yaris with other platform elements GA-C. A key choice when redesigning the suspension and installing a new drive system that is one of a kind in this segment. At the rear, it is equipped with a double triangular suspension, and at the front - with a system. McPherson, both are adjustable.  For the most demanding clients Toyota there will also be a Circuit package available, which includes two differentials. torsos, one in the front and one in the back.

Three terrible cylinders ...

Beating heart Toyota Yaris GR is a 1.6 turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that develops 261 hp. and 360 Nm of torque in combination with a six-speed manual transmission. On paper, he states acceleration from 0-100 km / h in 5,5 seconds and a top speed of 230 km / h (limited by electronics). And all this with a total weight of 1.280 XNUMX kg. 

Commercial launch new Toyota Yaris GR slated for the second half of 2020 and will be produced at the Japanese plant in St. motomachi.