GT SPORT: From Takumi to Kanata

Here's a question; what do Initial D's Takumi Fujiwara and MF GHOST's Kanata Livington had in common? They both drive rear-wheel drive Toyotas. The former drives an AE86 Sprinter Trueno GT-APEX while the latter drives its modern-day successor, the Toyota 86. Here in GT SPORT, it's time to pay tribute to Toyota's rear-wheel drive heroes featured in both of these mangas.



Before getting the taste of the rear-wheel drive racing manga heroes, let's get to know these two iconic Toyota sports cars first, starting with the legendary AE86.  Launched in 1983, the AE86 Trueno, including its Levin twin, has roots from the E80-spec Corolla/Sprinter range but when the E80 Corolla/Sprinter range became front-wheel drive, the sporty variants remained rear-wheel drive. Offered as a three-door hatchback and a two-door coupe, the AE86 is powered by a 1.6L DOHC inline-four engine with EFI-D and T-VIS, allowing it to produce 128hp of power and 109.9ft-lb of torque.

The Toyota 86, unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and went on sale in the Spring of 2012, is the spiritual successor of the legendary AE86. It was jointly developed by Subaru and it's powered by a FA20 2.0L boxer-four engine producing 197hp of power while mated to either a 6-speed manual or automatic. Thanks to its ideal weight distribution and low center of gravity, the 86 is one of the best-handling sportscars in ages and a hit among car enthusiasts in the beginning.



Comparing between the legendary AE86 Sprinter Trueno and the Toyota 86 is like seeing how much we, speedo boys, evolved from Takumi to Kanata. Takumi's AE86 has been known to challenge even the most intimidating street racers on mountain roads while Kanata's 86 has been known to take on all comers in a sanctioned street racing sport called MF GHOST. Although they're different, they sure know how to drive their Toyotas to the upmost limit and that gives me an idea to conduct an experiment to see how much the 86 progressed from the legend itself so I went to Fuji Speedway and find out.



The Fuji Speedway has been the favorite proving ground for every Toyota cars made and this is the ideal ground to conduct my hypothesis regarding these two Toyota sports cars. These two are taking on time attacks to see which one is the quickest and without further ado, let's roll the tape.

After a quick lap round the short version of Fuji Speedway, here are the results; the AE86 did it in 2:16.620 while the Toyota 86 did it in 2:08.972 so by comparison, it took almost 8 seconds to evolve ourselves from Initial D's Takumi Fujiwara to MF GHOST's Kanata Livington. Surprising.



Like the two racing manga heroes speedo boys idolize, the AE86 Sprinter Trueno and the Toyota 86 are the lightweight rear-wheel drive sportscars that gained a cult following in the beginning and despite the ever-changing automotive landscape, rest assured that these two legends will forever be stuck in our minds like every Eurobeat music to our ears. Drive them with some Eurobeat music playing on the stereo and you'll know that you're just like our favorite racing manga heroes we know and admire.

GT SPORT: The modern Heisei JDMs

Earlier, after a little game at Tsukuba on GT SPORT, I crowned the R34 Skyline GT-R as the best Japanese sportscar to emerge from the early years of the Heisei era. Continuing on our farewell tribute to the Heisei era on GT SPORT, it's time to bring in the modern Heisei JDMs. Before you ask, no, you won't see the GR Supra in here because that one hasn't been on sale yet.







As the Heisei era tips to the climax here's how the Japanese car industry progressed so far. For Mazda, the only sporty offering in the SKYACTIV era is basically the ND Roadster, which celebrates its 30th birthday this year, the Lancer Evolution X is the last Lancer Evolution ever made and its reign ended in 2015 with a Final Edition, today's WRX STi is all about conquering the Nurburgring rather than rallying, Toyota wowed us with the 86 (which is made in cooperation with Subaru), Lexus continues to upset the luxury car market with their flagship LC grand tourer, and today's NSX is a hybrid supercar. Out of the modern Heisei JDMs, the R35 Nissan GT-R reigns supreme or is it?



To find out, I'm using the Tsukuba Circuit again to see which one of the modern Heisei-era Japanese sportscars is the top star and I got a little something for it later on so ladies and gentlemen, let's get this show on the track.



After the time of their lives at Tsukuba, here come the results...

Roadster S (ND) '15 - 1:14.018
86 GT '15 - 1:11.302
WRX STi Type S '14 - 1:07.100
Lancer Evo.Final '15 - 1:06.282
LC500 '17 - 1:06.129
NSX '17 - 1:03.377
GT-R '17 - 1:01.974



Here you are, ladies and gentlemen. The R35 is, without a shadow of a doubt, the best modern Heisei-era Japanese sportscar ever made but the question now is, is it really the best Heisei-era car? Check back for the big finish of this Heisei-ending tribute.

Forza Horizon 3: Toyobaru Revisited - Side BRZ

It's been half a decade since Toyota and Subaru introduced the world their compact front-engined, rear-wheel drive sports coupes sold under their respective names of Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ and as sportscars come and go by, rest assured that these affordable Asian sportscars never gone to waste even though they're not as fast as any European sportscars because what these cars are not just good-looking but also greater to drive which isn't so bad for a four-cylinder car to begin with if you're new into sportscars.

I already talked about the 86 a few moments ago so now it's the turn of its Pleiades relative, the Subaru BRZ.





The BRZ maybe Subaru's first coupe offering since the likes of the Alcyone, the SVX, and the Impreza Retna, but it's known forever as the sacrilege of the breed because of its rear-wheel drive powertrain, a treason to Subaru's four-wheel drive heritage, but I don't care if this car is a treason to Subaru's lineage because like the 86, the BRZ is a fun to drive car that knows no bounds. From its low centre of gravity, boxer-4 engine, and some basic dynamics that makes it easier to live with, the BRZ is all about giving drivers the fun they've been longing for and on weekends, it's a blast to drive.

Of course, while the BRZ and the 86 are the same beings, heritage is what separates them apart because while the Toyota 86 follows the tradition of Toyota's successful sports cars, the BRZ breaks the Subaru tradition like a village idiot in a family of geniuses. Differences aside, I'm starting to admire those Japanese sportscar heroes after being around for half a decade.

So, now that I enjoyed getting to know about the BRZ, how about a little treat for this rear-wheel drive hero?





I know, that design looks familiar to you but in an event a Hachiroku couldn't make it to future installments, the BRZ will provide the backup and with the design I made to love about it, it reflects the BRZ's personality as a machine. Wish I want to drive my special BRZ but Australia's starting to wear me out like an old man so instead...





I'm taking the BRZ at the Hot Wheels Thrilltopia for a rollercoaster drive it will never forget. The cool thing about the Thrilltopia is that with so much obstacles to conquer, it almost feels like the automotive equivalent of Ninja Warrior, the ultimate endurance challenge which tests one man's strength and spandex. The BRZ will be taking part of a challenge I line up for it and see if this car can make it or fall under the sea of disappointment.

Even though I made some improvements to make it competitive, I don't think this BRZ might have a fighting chance to survive Thrilltopia's obstacles but like everyone else, I believe in this machine. Cross your fingers for the ultimate battle of a lifetime...



The Subaru BRZ survived and won the challenge. What a day to be the ultimate Hot Wheels Thrilltopia Ninja Warrior, eh? Good show, and I think the BRZ earned it.

Call it a sacrilege or a treason on Subaru's heritage but the BRZ is all about being an enjoyable rear-wheel drive sportscar with a spritey personality and they did a really good job making a rather satisfying sportscar that caters the driver's desires. Looks like I have to give them a hearty thanks.

Forza Horizon 3: Toyobaru Revisited - Side 86

It's been half a decade since Toyota and Subaru introduced the world their compact front-engined, rear-wheel drive sports coupes sold under their respective names of Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ and as sportscars come and go by, rest assured that these affordable Asian sportscars never gone to waste even though they're not as fast as any European sportscars because what these cars are not just good-looking but also greater to drive which isn't so bad for a four-cylinder car to begin with if you're new into sportscars.

Because both the BRZ and the 86 both have the same boxer-4 engine, the same 200HP power output, the same FR layout, and with the rest goes on and on, it's hard to decide which one is the best so let's ditch the comparison and talk about how it feels to be behind the wheel of the Toyobaru coupes, starting with the 86.





This Toyota will be remembered as one of the all-time greats because it brings Toyota back to its sporty character that dates back to the legendary AE86 Sprinter Trueno that wows speedo boys elsewhere for being a drift-focused car, not to mention pop culture stardom because of Initial D.

With today's lineup of Toyotas too regular for their own good, the 86 isn't what you called "regular" because even though it's not powerful enough to outsmart the European sportscars, its superb handling capabilities is what made them get into the sportscar craze in the first place and the more they have fun with the 86, the more they will graduate to an even more powerful sportscar and that is just a crash course to those who are new to sportscars. Think of it like a stepping stone for the speedo boys, a rite of passage, a first impression if you may and if you had enough fun with the 86, you have a choice of either stay with this Toyota or go forward to another sportscar.

I think I could just stay with this for a little while because while the 86 is a speedo boys' car, I had a little tinkering job to do with it. Ready?









See what I did here? A little Rocket Bunny aero kit, some major improvements on the mechanical bits, and with the little decor you are mostly familiar with, this 86 is ready to impress the crowd with its untapped potential as a tuner's car. Now, here's a little thing about this car because it's important not to overdo with its performance because putting it too much power makes it darn undrivable even at the starting line but while it can be somewhat undriveable on the race, it makes up an ideal drift car to score some huge points in the drift zones if you are careful with it. In the meantime, I decided to tone it down a bit and make it more track-mannered because today, I called on some 86/BRZ enthusiasts for a little meeting all around this upside-down country and they wanted to see if this 86 is good enough to impress themselves.

Ready?





You may think it's mad to say that this is the best four-cylinder sportscar in the world but look at this way, the 86 has gone through different times and while it didn't produce the results that a sportscar should be, it will always be the starting point for anyone who is new to sportscars and if they are happy with it, they will have some tough decisions to make.

This is why I love enjoying the Toyota 86 because while it doesn't have the power and the speed to eclipse against the world's best sportscars, its fun factor will always play a key role in its driver involvement and this is all about bringing driving back for the drivers. It really is an all-time great for Toyota.

Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ (2017 minor change)

The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ, two rear-wheel drive sports cars that signalled the collaboration between Toyota and Subaru, have been around for about four years since its 2012 debut and continues to win the hearts of many car enthusiasts who wanted a proper Japanese sportscar that handles and drives just the way the speedo boys want. For Toyota fans, the 86 considered to be a revival to the company's fun-to-drive mantra that has experienced from its past machines including the AE86 Sprinter Trueno/Corolla Levin. For the Subarists, the BRZ is just nothing more of a sacrilege to Subaru's four-wheel drive tradition because of its rear-wheel drive layout but either way, these sportscars remain popular among speedo boys looking for a JDM sportscar that loves to do things sideways just the way they want.

2017 Toyota 86

2017 Subaru BRZ

For the 2017 Model Year, the Toyobaru twin sportscars that reignited the sports car empire has been upgraded with a small power increase and improved dynamics that will keep these two cars coming back for more but upgrades aside, choosing between the 86 or the BRZ is still a hard choice because those who wanted to own an 86 are the kind of drivers who believe that cars are better than people when it comes to overall enthusiasm but they love to drive as much as they want while for those who deserve the BRZ are the kind of people who like to keep their driving style in a calm and collected manner, those who like to keep their cool at all times. Remind you of something?

2017 Toyota 86 interior

2017 Subaru BRZ interior

Yep, the revised design of these two speak for themselves and as for the interior, you will notice the new dashboard, new steering wheel design, and a new, high-tech instrumental panel packed with something that monitors your track day progress such as lap times, distribution, G-force, and so on. That all sounds business for the drivers but if they want to have these cars talk about what's on their mind, let's focus more on the improved performance.

2017 Toyota 86

2017 Subaru BRZ

Using their motorsports knowhow, both of these models now come with improved springs and dampers as well as increased spot welding points on the rear pillars, allowing for better steering response and ride comfort and if anyone goes for an optional Sachs dampers, handling can be slightly improved. Under the hood, the FA20 D-4S two-litre 4-cylinder engine adds 7 more PS to its engine output, resulting to 207PS of power and 212Nm of torque output. Sounds good but only the manual transmission variants are welcomed by this power increase because models with 6-speed automatic gearbox still offers the same previous output as the pre-facelift model.

For those who called themselves Team 86, the 2017 Toyota 86 starts from 2,623,320 to 3,250,800 Yen while for those "Team BRZ", it's yours starting from 2,430,000 to 3,375,000 Japanese Yen. As a key reminder, those who wanted to own an 86 are the kind of drivers who believe that cars are better than people when it comes to overall enthusiasm but they love to drive as much as they want while for those who deserve the BRZ are the kind of people who like to keep their driving style in a calm and collected manner. If you are among one of these sides, you have surrendered your fate in one of these machines in terms of behavior, value for money, and overall enthusiasm, as said at the back of your pants. The 86 is all about behavior with an act of valor while the BRZ is just plain mystic in every single detail but differences aside, these new updates will keep them coming back for more.

Photo: Toyota Motor Corporation /Fuji Heavy Industries

Forza Motorsport 6: My first car!

Yes, we are back! Back to the racetrack where we can spend track days racing each other and share with the mates about how we're doing on the track. There are some trying to get their track-day swagger on, and there are others evaluating each others' cars in the way how they're connected to each other both man and machine.

Here we are, Forza Motorsport 6, the biggest birthday present in honor of the Forza franchise's 10th anniversary. Looks like 10 is the lucky number for 2015, right? So many stuff had their tens happened but enough for that. Let's kick off with the starter car I've chose at the start of Forza Motorsport 6.



And here it is...well, this is obviously familiar to most Forza fans too many. Yes, this is a Toyota 86 and the main reason that I chose this car at the start of the game is because this is by no means one of the most enjoyable cars to drive even a rookie would try to handle this car with ease.

At first, you may find this car prone to oversteering because this car's rear wheel drive but because it doesn't have much power as the other starter cars, it's accessible and very popular among players who recently started their FM6 or got it few days ago thanks to Ultimate Edition early access.



For my opening salvo, I decided to lap this car round the Top Gear Test Track and hold on. Haven't I done this before since FM5? Who cares? It's like an encore performance for me but because this is Forza Motorsport 6, I am seeing improvements happening...nearly.



As I lapped this 86 round the Top Gear track, it had set its first power lap time of my very own Forza 6 Top Gear power lap time of 1:34.472. Not as quick as what Stig set from the TV series but this is how it all begins for me. This is the beginning of a wonderful journey here at FM6.

Forza Horizon 2: Back to the 86

The Toyota 86 has been one of the most enjoyable Japanese sportscars money can buy today. Sure it may not be as quick as the Nissan GT-R, nor it is exciting to look at like most sportscars of today, but the 86 is one of the cars that defined the new generation of motoring. It's the kind of car we knew within reach and gave us hope. Now, I know what you're thinking but why am I now driving it on FH2 again?

Well, there's a main reason why am I driving it again on FH2 because thanks to the Toyota 86's sporty characteristics that makes handling a lot accessible and popular by most tuners, it became a definite choice for my special treatment and here's what the Hachiroku deserved after pretentious hours of driving it in-game.







TA-DAH! Here's the special treatment I've done for the Toyota 86 and it's now themed after my all-time favorite IDOLM@STER idol, Haruka Amami. With the 765 PRO ALL-STARS now all set, my life is complete in FH2...or am I? Well, since IM@S is an expandable franchise, looks like I might be working on designs based on Cinderella Girls but in the meantime, let's get to know the final topping in the birthday cake I made for them because for the year 2015, 10 is the new 20. 10 years of Forza, 10 years of IDOLM@STER, 10 years of YouTube, 10 years of when DW went back to TV, 10-10-10. It's like there's a 10-year olds club going on this year. Ha ha ha...

The main reason why I chose the 86 is because it resonates most of her personality; simple, happy, and annoyingly clumsy. It's a great day, isn't it? Apart from the new paint job which honors our ever-favorite ribbon-wearing gal, some extensive improvements have been made to make it competitive and for an added treat, kits inspired from the Rocket Bunny 86. It may not be the wisest choice but it sure adds style to the 86.

With my final topping to the birthday cake set, let's see how much of a performer my new, improved, ride is by booking one for a championship at Nice.



Well, it maybe reflected on her personality but it does everything what I wanted it to be and I managed to score another championship win that is good enough to redo the Horizon Finale with an added twist.

So, are you happy with the Haruka Amami-themed 86 I made for you so no Ps can migrate themselves into Livers? If so, feel free to search one!

Forza Horizon 2: The Toyota 86

The Toyota 86 has been with us since its 2012 debut worldwide and as time goes by, Japan's budget sportscar really proves that a good sportscar doesn't need a lot of power to get you going. Even though it's not one of the fastest cars ever made, its handling style is top notch, even a rookie can handle like a pro at ease, It feels well balanced thanks to its low center of gravity provided by its 2.0L boxer engine developed jointly with Subaru, and because it's a rear-wheel drive car, you can have as much fun as you want.

I decided to show how fun the 86 is by signing in a championship suitable for the 86 and I made some improvements to my 86 to become fully competitive for the championship it was signed to take on.



This fantasy livery made for my 86 was my idea and although the power remains unchanged on my improved 86, I decided to trim down some of its weight so it can corner better and faster as well but since this is Horizon, I can have as much fun as I want while racing my way to 1st place. Roll VTR...



With my 86 accomplished the Track Toys championship, it was time for me and my 86 to pack up our stuff and heading back through Nice Massena for a road trip as our journey to the finale continues.

Toyota's 86 receives 2015 updates

Toyota's rear-wheel drive sports coupe, the 86, is now two years old since its debut in the spring of 2012 and it caused an outbreak of enthusiasts harking Toyota's return to sportscar roots and its "fun to drive" spirit.

Yes, this car is now two years old and the 86's been updated for the 2015 model year. For its 2015MY update, the ride comfort and the steering stability has been mildly improved with the use of an updated shock absorber and reduced friction.

There are two new colors available such as Crystal White Pearl and Ice Silver Metallic. The former is an optional extra.

The 2015MY 86 will be sold in all Toyota dealerships across Japan this June and it now starts at 2,056,909 Japanese Yen (estimate $21,000) for the RC entry-level model up to 3,147,709 Japanese Yen (estimate $31,450) for the top-spec GT Limited equipped with a 6-speed auto. They're all added by the recent 8% tax hike in Japan in case you missed it.

Source: Toyota Motor Corporation

Forza 5: The Toyobaru Coupes

Well, I maybe a bit three months late for that but hey, better late than never to have myself an XBOX One and a game of Forza Motorsport 5 so how can I start this? Oh yeah!

YES! Top racers everywhere are wetting their pants down to excitement as Forza Motorsport 5, exclusively on XBOX One, is now in commission and here I am, investigating stuff like...REALLY LOUD STUFF! REALLY FAST STUFF! REALLY SLOW STUFF...ASIAN STUFF...AMERICAN STUFF...EUROPEAN STUFF...AND REALLY PAINFUL STUFF!!!



Let's begin with those Toyobaru coupes in question; the Toyota GT86 and the Subaru BRZ. Since their debut at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show and sales in Japan started in the spring of 2012, these two RWD sports coupes shared one thing they had in mind; to bring a smile on any boy racer's face.

Some myths pointed out that even though they looked the same, the mechanicals are meant to be the same, like Galileo's theory of falling bodies where objects, regardless of size and weight, will fall at the same pace. Sure, they both have the same FA20 boxer engine but the thing is...what's the difference between them? Oh come on, some people pointed out that the suspensions are different between the 86 and the BRZ and to find out, let's head out to my only lab I called the Top Gear Test Track. Let's find out...

First up, the GT86. This is the car Jeremy Clarkson described as one of the best handling cars in ages, probably thanks to those skinny tires that made it a bit less grippy but how does it fare?



So, what about the Subaru BRZ? I'd reckon it could do the same thing...



Both of my drives are complete and I had the result. In the 86, I posted myself a 1:35.580 lap time while in the BRZ, my lap time round the Top Gear Track was 1:33.368? Oh that can't be right...probably because of my iffy driving but if my iffy driving ways were out in the equation, both of these cars would be neck-and-neck but still, there is a main reason why because for the BRZ, they want the suspension to be more matured and more honed for cornering while the 86 wants to be more less grippy and more tail-happy.

Perhaps no wonder both of these cars do participated in different motorsports but nevertheless, I think it's safe to say that both the 86 and the BRZ are a good start to FM5.

Dad turns his 86 into McQueen character for his kid

This car-related article, as posted from Autoindustriya, looks quite interesting for our inner kids. A car enthusiast turned his Toyota 86 (GT86/Scion FR-S) into a character from Disney's Cars for his three year-old kid. Lightning McQueen is the main character of the two Disney Cars movies and as that car nut told, he saw pics on the net about cars decorated in Lightning McQueen's livery and he even told that his son would be cool if he rode Lightning McQueen to school.

He enlisted tuner Speedway Engineering to make his kid's dream a reality, well sort of. And aside from mimicking McQueen's looks, his 86 got tuned to have over 300HP of power thanks to the added turbocharging and ECU mods.

Here's the clip that sums it up...



Report: http://www.autoindustriya.net/blogs/father-turns-toyota-86-lightning-mcqueen-son

Baruta Body Kit for 86/BRZ

Baruta Subaru BRZ

Classified themselves as "tuners", those rear-wheel drive TOYOTA 86 and SUBARU BRZ sport coupes enjoyed their fame and fortune among die-hard car enthusiasts ever since they both showed up in the open last year. There's more to this 86/BRZ modification trends because the folks from LIBERAL showcased the Baruta body kit available for both the 86 and the BRZ coupes.

The price list for the exterior parts as shown from the official website as follows

- Front Bumper Spoiler (BRZ only) - 157,500 Yen
- Rear Bumper Spoiler - 84,000 Yen
- Front Lip Spoiler (requires front bumper) - 47,250 Yen
- Side Spoiler - 68,250 Yen
- 3D stainless molding - 68,250 Yen
- Wide side mirror - 15,750 Yen
- Carbon short antenna - 6,825 Yen
- Carbon antenna cover - 10,500 Yen

VIDEO: Toyota 86 drift car with a Corvette V8?!

ExtremeDrivingTV, a YouTube channel featuring extreme driving from Japan and the "Engrish" subs that leaves us puzzled, showcased what's up for D1 Drifter Manabu Orido's Toyota 86 drift car and you wouldn't believe what you just saw...

Manabu's 86 drift car was rigged with a Corvette V8 engine, but to be specific, a 7.0L V8 engine you would expect on the Corvette Z06. Reason for this cool engine swap is because last year, Manabu became a victim of power shortage and engine troubles on his 86 drift car so he decided to put in a new engine! The 7.0L V8 Corvette engine that powers Manabu's 86 drift car is smaller and 50kg lighter than the previous Lexus V8 engine. It also comes with a genuine dry sump as well.

Find out how does this new engine sums up by watching this Extreme video...

VIDEO: See how the Toyota 86Q was made

Of course, the Toyota 86Q, which is a mini-me one-off version of the Toyota 86/GT86 (Scion FR-S) sports coupe, which was launched last year alongside its Subaru BRZ twin, really is a Daihatsu Midget truck with some sporting credentials. Yes, they've used the chassis from a Midget truck and then loaded some 86 credentials to make it look like the miniature version so mini, it looks like it's a toy car life sized. Question is, how long did they made this one-off?

To find out, ExtremeDrivingTV has a video clip on how long did the 86Q was made. Wanna know how long? Watch the clip and find out and apologize to their English subtitles because it feels like it's been Google Translated...

Forza Horizon: Toyota's present-day crowning glories

The Lexus LFA and the Scion FR-S are what I'm calling it the present-day crowning glories of Toyota Motor Corporation and here in the fantasy world that is Forza Horizon, these new JDM royalties are trying to show what they're capable of...

Walker Lexus Ranger

The thing about the LFA though is that this limited-to-500-units masterpiece feels like a racing car and it sounds like a racing car that's because of Toyota Motor Corporation collaborate with Yamaha to provide some acoustic tuning to the LFA's exhaust so it sounds like a F1 car every time when you're foot is on the pedal. It maybe the first (and last) Japanese grand tourer to have a V10 engine, it maybe rare due to limited production, it maybe carrying a very expensive price tag but this Lexus LFA is a golden opportunity to show off its natural talent in Forza Horizon.

Bringing the sport to Horizon

When the rest of the world called this the TOYOTA 86 or GT86, the North Americans called this the Scion FR-S. Never mind about the analogy because it maybe not as quick as other sports cars but when it comes to corners, this FR-S has good handling. Less grippy, more fun. That's talent to you and me. It behaves and waggles just like its spiritual predecessor, the AE86 Sprinter Trueno. A good story though that my cousin told me that this is the car he should have bought rather than the old white Mazda RX-8 he currently had. I was gonna told that to you but I told my cousin that the FR-S has less of the power than his RX-8 so who cares about it? Even though it's less powerful, the FR-S is the kind of car my cousin would never ever get off from his dreams. It's your fault, cousin. It's your fault. You were given a choice...

The LFA is like a samurai descended from the clouds in the sky while the FR-S is like a ninja swiftly moves in the blink of the eye. A car carrying a huge pricetag and huge power or a car carrying a cheap pricetag, less powerful boxer engine and a natural talent of cornering might sounds ridiculous if you were to choose but the decisions are all up to the drivers. It's the drivers, not the cars, that makes the difference...