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Toyota AE86 vs GT 86 video

We pit the all-new Toyota GT 86 against the legendary AE86 of the 80s

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23 Aug 2012

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The new Toyota GT 86 has already been praised as a true drivers car. But with a power output of just 198bhp, it’s not the most powerful rear-wheel-drive sports car on sale. So what makes it so great?

Toyota has taken inspiration from the original Corolla AE86 – a basic, lightweight and low-powered coupe. Watch the video to see if the new GT 86 can live up to the 80s cult classic.

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Richard Ingram

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Richard has been part of the team for over a decade. During this time he has covered a huge amount of news and reviews for Auto Express, as well as being the face of Carbuyer and DrivingElectric on Youtube. In his current role as deputy editor, he is now responsible for keeping our content flowing and managing our team of talented writers.

Toyota AE86 vs GT 86 video

We pit the all-new Toyota GT 86 against the legendary AE86 of the 80s

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