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    Aug 12, 2022 5 minutes
    By: Damian Adams

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    Ten years ago, Toyota caused a stir within the motoring community with the original Toyota GT86. It has sold more than 200 000 units internationally since its launch in 2012. This was thanks to an attainable price, engaging driving dynamics and a lightweight yet usable 2+2 configuration. Its replacement, the now rebranded GR86, aims to remain true to the sportscar character of its rear-wheel-drive predecessor while improving on the recipe with a new, larger-capacity, naturally aspirated engine. We attended the European dynamic press launch for a first drive of the manual-transmission Toyota GR Supra and GR86.

    CAR has been following the development of Toyota’s high-performance arm, the Gazoo Racing (GR) brand, closely and no doubt you have, too. Locally, GR initially teased us with the effervescent Yaris GRMN in 2018 to give us a taste of what was to come. This

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