Does the Toyota 86 have V6?
No. The Toyota 86 uses a four-cylinder boxer engine rather than a V6, a setup chosen to maximize light weight and handling. The model line has used two generations with increasingly refined four-cylinder powerplants, not a V6 option.
Engine options by generation
Here is a quick breakdown of what powers the two generations of Toyota's small rear-drive sports car, including the GR86 that followed the original 86.
First generation (Toyota 86 / GT86; 2012–2021)
The original 86 arrived with a compact, high-revving flat-four engine in a purpose-built, lightweight chassis. It never offered a V6.
- Engine: 2.0-liter horizontally opposed (boxer) flat-four, FA20D
- Power: about 200 horsepower (varies slightly by model year and market)
- Torque: roughly 151 lb-ft (around 205 Nm)
- Transmission: 6-speed manual standard; 6-speed automatic available
- Drive: rear-wheel drive
The focus was on balancing weight and handling rather than high-end horsepower, with a curb-weight typically around 2,800–2,900 pounds depending on trim and market.
Second generation / GR86 (2021–present)
The second generation, marketed as the GR86 in most markets, continues the four-cylinder boxer layout but grows displacement to extract more power while preserving lightness and agility.
- Engine: 2.4-liter horizontally opposed (boxer) FA24D
- Power: 228 horsepower (170 kW)
- Torque: 184 lb-ft (250 Nm)
- Transmission: 6-speed manual standard; 6-speed automatic available
- Drive: rear-wheel drive
In both generations, there is no factory V6 option for the Toyota 86. The GR86 and its sibling, the Subaru BRZ, use four-cylinder boxer engines designed for a balanced chassis rather than a larger V6.
Why there’s no V6 in the 86 family
Toyota and Subaru chose a four-cylinder boxer setup to keep weight down and ensure a favorable front-rear weight distribution, which is crucial for a light, driver-focused sports car. A V6 would add weight and complexity, potentially diminishing the nimble handling for which the 86 is known. For customers seeking more power, Toyota points buyers toward other models in its lineup that offer larger or turbocharged engines, such as the Supra (which uses a turbocharged inline-six).
Summary
The Toyota 86 does not use a V6 engine in any production variant. Across its two generations, it employs flat-four boxer engines: a 2.0-liter in the original model and a 2.4-liter in the GR86. If you’re after a V6 from Toyota, you’ll need to consider other models like the Supra or other performance cars in the lineup.
