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Timpo · 12-03-2011, 12:37 AM

Toyota Already Planning More Powerful, Supercharged TRD 86?
By Mike Magrath | December 2, 2011

This is the rumor we've been expecting since the minute we learned that the 86, FR-S and BRZ would come to the market with a naturally aspirated, 200 horsepower boxer four: Autocar is reporting that Toyota is currently evaluating a higher-horsepower 86 and prefer supercharging.

200 horsepower was sufficient for a sports car in 1991. Sure, this one doesn't weigh a lot, but even so, 200 horsepower isn't enough to make this one fun for people who don't understand the phrase "conservation of momentum." Supercharging should fix that...

Speaking with Toyota Chief engineer Tetsuo Tada, Autocar is reporting that not only is Toyota considering a supercharged 86, but that test mules are already being evaluated by TRD.

And that's where this one goes from wild rumor to real possibility. TRD already sells supercharger kits and has since '98. The most popular being the one for the US market Tacoma which kicks power from 233 to 301. An additional 70 horsepower sure would help this little car run with the big boys even if it does add weight.

TRD offering a supercharger is a great idea, but it leaves Subaru a little behind. They'll either need to figure out an aftermarket system of their own, or offer a factory turbocharged BRZ. Subaru fanbois simply couldn't cope with the idea of a supercharged, rear-drive Subie.

12-03-2011, 12:37 AM	#377
Timpo I WANT MY 10 YEARS BACK FROM RS.net! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: ... Posts: 20,300 Thanked 4,525 Times in 1,357 Posts Failed 4,505 Times in 971 Posts	TRD Supercharged 86 Toyota Already Planning More Powerful, Supercharged TRD 86? By Mike Magrath \| December 2, 2011 This is the rumor we've been expecting since the minute we learned that the 86, FR-S and BRZ would come to the market with a naturally aspirated, 200 horsepower boxer four: Autocar is reporting that Toyota is currently evaluating a higher-horsepower 86 and prefer supercharging. 200 horsepower was sufficient for a sports car in 1991. Sure, this one doesn't weigh a lot, but even so, 200 horsepower isn't enough to make this one fun for people who don't understand the phrase "conservation of momentum." Supercharging should fix that... Speaking with Toyota Chief engineer Tetsuo Tada, Autocar is reporting that not only is Toyota considering a supercharged 86, but that test mules are already being evaluated by TRD. And that's where this one goes from wild rumor to real possibility. TRD already sells supercharger kits and has since '98. The most popular being the one for the US market Tacoma which kicks power from 233 to 301. An additional 70 horsepower sure would help this little car run with the big boys even if it does add weight. TRD offering a supercharger is a great idea, but it leaves Subaru a little behind. They'll either need to figure out an aftermarket system of their own, or offer a factory turbocharged BRZ. Subaru fanbois simply couldn't cope with the idea of a supercharged, rear-drive Subie.