The Toyota GR86 is poised to gain a sharper, track-focused special edition with less weight – but possibly no more power. A faster, limited-edition GRMN version of the Toyota GR86 sports car may be unveiled next year and introduced in 2025, according to a new report out of Japan. Reputable Japanese publication Magazine X reports the ‘GRMN86’ – as it may be called – is due in 2025 as the fastest and most track-focused version of the second-generation GR86 to date. GRMN Gazoo Racing tuned by Meisters of the Nurburgring is the highest tier of badging in the Toyota Gazoo Racing range, above regular GR high-performance cars, and GR Sport packs, The magazine says there is not enough space to add a supercharger, and it would not be feasible to bring the GR Yaris-derived 1.4-litre three-cylinder turbo engine from GR86 Super Taikyu race cars in Japan to
production as it would require costly changes to the sheet metal between the engine and cabin which typically add sportier suspension and styling. Magazine X speculates on a slight uplift in power by “reducing the weight of parts and reducing friction” – which may be accompanied by a strengthened six-speed manual transmission. According to the magazine, the Toyota GRMN86 is not due in Japanese showrooms until 2025 – though a prototype may be unveiled earlier, as soon as the Tokyo Auto Salon car show in January 2024.