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Toyota’s Sports-Car Saga: From Sports 800 to GR GT
technology17 days ago

Toyota’s Sports-Car Saga: From Sports 800 to GR GT

From Toyota’s early Sports 800 and the 2000GT through the Celica and Supra generations to the AE86 and MR2, the brand built a legendary sports-car lineage that evolved into modern halo/hot-hatch machines like the GR86, GR Yaris, and GR Corolla, culminating in the high-performance GR GT as Gazoo Racing pursues a road-to-race philosophy with driver-centric, lightweight, and AWD/firepower-focused machines.

"Surprising Craze: AE86-Powered Boats Take Asia by Storm, Leaving Us in the Dark!"
automotive2 years ago

"Surprising Craze: AE86-Powered Boats Take Asia by Storm, Leaving Us in the Dark!"

Toyota's 4A-GE engine, known for powering iconic cars like the AE86 Corolla, MR2, and Celica, is now being used to power boats in Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand. These hot-rodded long-tail boats feature tuned 4A-GE engines with four-into-one headers and independent throttle bodies, producing a signature intake growl. While the power output may not be mind-blowing, ranging from 150 to 200 horsepower, the appeal lies in the engine's performance and sound at high RPMs. The popularity of these Toyota-powered boats has been growing, with enthusiasts embracing the versatility of the 4A-GE engine in various vehicles.