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Does the GR86 have a BMW engine?

No, the Toyota GR86 does not have a BMW engine. The GR86 is powered by a Subaru-developed boxer engine, not a BMW engine.


Detailed Explanation


The Toyota GR86 is a sports car developed in collaboration between Toyota and Subaru. It is the successor to the Toyota 86 (also known as the Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ) and is designed to provide an affordable, lightweight, and engaging driving experience.


Under the hood of the GR86, you'll find a 2.4-liter naturally aspirated boxer engine developed by Subaru. This engine is not related to any BMW powertrains. The GR86's engine is a Subaru-designed and -manufactured unit, continuing the long-standing partnership between Toyota and Subaru in the development of rear-wheel-drive sports cars.


The key specifications of the GR86's engine are as follows:



  • Engine displacement: 2.4 liters

  • Engine type: Naturally aspirated boxer (flat-four)

  • Horsepower: 228 hp

  • Torque: 184 lb-ft

  • Transmission options: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic


While the GR86 shares some design and engineering elements with the Subaru BRZ, its engine is distinctly Subaru-sourced and not related to any BMW powertrains. The collaboration between Toyota and Subaru has allowed them to develop a sports car that offers an engaging driving experience without the need for a BMW-sourced engine.

Is the GR86 getting the GR Corolla engine?


While the new GR86 is expected to employ the electrified turbocharged 1.6-liter mentioned above, it will essentially be the same engine as that used in the GR Corolla and GR Yaris that already generate 300-hp and without electrification, or should we say hybridization.



Who makes the engine in the GR86?


Subaru
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
Like the first-generation model, the 2023 GR86 comes with a naturally aspirated horizontally opposed four-cylinder provided by Subaru.



Do Toyotas use BMW engines?


The Toyota WW engine family is a series of 16 valve DOHC inline-4 Common rail direct injection turbo diesel diesel engines with common rail injection. These engines are based on the BMW N47, modified for use in Toyota vehicles, starting with the Verso in 2014.



Why is GR86 being discontinued?


Production is ending because of impending crash regulations that the GR86 doesn't comply with. Toyota has said ``When they're gone, they're gone,'' and additional allocations in the UK are ``not in the plan at this stage.''



What Toyota car has a BMW engine?


The Supra
Powertrains. The Supra is powered by two BMW-sourced engine options: a turbocharged B48 2.0-litre inline-four or a turbocharged B58 3.0-litre inline-six. The 2.0-litre engine was initially offered in Japan, some Asian countries and Europe; the United States received the engine in 2020 for the 2021 model year.



Is the GR86 made by BMW?


The second-generation model is marketed by Toyota as the GR86 as part of the Gazoo Racing family.



What is the lifespan of the GR86?


150,000 miles
With proper maintenance, the GR86 engine can easily last 150,000 miles or more.



Is the GR86 a supra?


Available in three trims, the 2023 Toyota GR86 makes bold statements in the entry-level niche for sports cars. Sold in four editions, the 2023 Toyota Supra caters to the mid-level segment for sports cars. Both models run on a rear-wheel drive system with differentials and other mechanical enhancements.



Is the GR86 just a brz?


Is the Toyota GR86 the same as the Subaru BRZ? The Toyota GR86 is a more aggressive-looking, slightly lighter version of the Subaru BRZ that offers more trim levels and exclusive perks like a one-year National Auto Sport Association membership6 and a High-Performance Driving Experience.



Who builds BMW engines?


Unlike many automakers, BMW takes pride in manufacturing its own engines rather than outsourcing to third-party suppliers. This tradition of in-house engine production is key to BMW's brand and reputation, ensuring that each engine meets the company's exacting standards.


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