Toyota GR86 (ZN8 Gen 2)
2022+ USDM Reference • ZN8 Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Coupe
Toyota ZN8
Naturally Aspirated Boxer-4
Rear-Wheel Drive
Torsen Limited-Slip Differential
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic
Built by Subaru in Gunma, Japan
Overview
The second-generation Toyota GR86, chassis code ZN8, arrived for the 2022 U.S. model year as the successor to the Toyota 86. It kept the lightweight front-engine, rear-wheel-drive formula while adding a larger 2.4-liter naturally aspirated boxer engine, more torque, improved chassis rigidity, and sharper factory tuning. Closely related to the second-generation Subaru BRZ, the GR86 remains one of the few affordable modern sports cars built around low weight, manual transmission availability, and naturally aspirated throttle response.
Core Specifications
| Model Name | Toyota GR86 |
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| Generation | Second generation |
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| Chassis Code | ZN8 |
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| Model Years | 2022–Present |
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| Market | USDM |
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| Vehicle Type | 2+2 sports coupe |
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| Assembly Location | Gunma, Japan |
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| Layout | Front-mid engine, rear-wheel drive |
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| Curb Weight | Approx. 2,811 lbs manual / 2,868 lbs automatic |
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| Related Car | Subaru BRZ (ZD8 / Gen 2) |
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Engine & Powertrain
| Engine | Subaru FA24D horizontally opposed 4-cylinder |
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| Displacement | 2.4 liters / 2,387 cc |
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| Bore x Stroke | 94.0 mm x 86.0 mm |
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| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
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| Fuel System | Toyota D-4S direct and port fuel injection |
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| Horsepower | 228 hp @ 7,000 rpm |
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| Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 3,700 rpm |
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| Redline | 7,400 rpm |
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| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
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Drivetrain & Performance
| Manual Transmission | 6-speed manual |
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| Automatic Transmission | 6-speed automatic with paddle shifters |
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| Final Drive | 4.10:1 |
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| Rear Differential | Torsen limited-slip differential |
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| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
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| 0–60 mph | Approx. 5.4 seconds manual / 6.1 seconds automatic |
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| Stability Control | Track Mode with reduced intervention |
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Compared with the first-generation Toyota 86, the ZN8 GR86’s larger 2.4-liter engine substantially improves mid-range torque and reduces the torque dip that defined the earlier car’s power delivery.
Model-Year Context
2022
- Second-generation Toyota GR86 launches in the United States.
- New 2.4-liter FA24D engine replaces the previous 2.0-liter FA20.
- Base and Premium trims offered with manual or automatic transmission.
2023
- GR86 Special Edition introduced with Solar Shift paint and a cat-back exhaust.
2024
- GR86 Trueno Edition introduced with retro-inspired graphics, Sachs dampers, and Brembo brakes.
- Performance Package expands availability of Sachs dampers and Brembo braking hardware.
Trims & Configurations
| Base | 17-inch wheels, Michelin Primacy HP tires, cloth upholstery, manual or automatic transmission. |
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| Premium | 18-inch wheels, Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, duckbill rear spoiler, upgraded interior materials, and additional comfort features. |
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| Special Edition | Limited-production 2023 model with Solar Shift paint and performance exhaust. |
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| Trueno Edition | Limited-production 2024 model with retro graphics, Sachs dampers, Brembo brakes, and unique interior details. |
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Dimensions & Chassis
| Wheelbase | 101.4 in |
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| Length | 167.9 in |
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| Width | 69.9 in |
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| Height | 51.6 in |
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| Front Track | 59.8 in |
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| Rear Track | 61.0 in |
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| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
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| Rear Suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Chassis Note | The GR86 uses Toyota-specific suspension and steering calibration to create a slightly different driving character from the closely related Subaru BRZ. |
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Design & Engineering Notes
The ZN8 GR86 uses aluminum body panels, a low-mounted boxer engine, compact exterior dimensions, and a rigidened chassis to preserve the lightweight, responsive character of the original 86 while improving power delivery and everyday drivability. The car’s engineering priority is balance rather than outright speed.
Why It Matters
The Toyota GR86 is significant because it preserves a shrinking formula: a lightweight, naturally aspirated, rear-wheel-drive coupe available with a manual transmission at a relatively accessible price. In a market increasingly shaped by heavier turbocharged, hybrid, and electric performance cars, the GR86 remains focused on feedback, balance, and driver involvement.