The Toyota AE86 was featured centrally in the popular, long-running Japanese manga and anime series titled Initial D —as the main character's drift and tofu delivery car.
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13 Facts About Toyota AE86
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In November 2021, Toyota temporarily restarted the production of a limited number of parts for the AE86, and dealers began taking orders for new steering knuckle arms and rear brake calipers.
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Toyota AE86 announced that this reboot is temporary, and parts will be available only as long as stocks last.
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In 1986, Toyota marketed a limited edition model of the AE86 as the "Black Limited" model.
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The Toyota AE86 came with a 5-speed manual gearbox, and later came with the option of an automatic.
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Higher-spec American Toyota AE86 models known as the Sport GT-S featured the DOHC 4A-GEC engine, four-wheel disc brakes, color-matched bumpers, front lower bumper surround with a much more sporty and pronounced lip, molded door panels, tachometer redline at 7500 rpm, leather-wrapped steering wheel, seats with leather-wrapped tops, optional LSD, and aluminium wheels.
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Toyota AE86 SR5 had an optional 4-speed automatic transmission alongside the 5-speed manual, however the GT-S model only came with a standard 5-speed manual gearbox.
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In Japan, the DOHC 4A-GEU Toyota AE86 was offered in GT, GT-V and GT-APEX trims as the Corolla Levin or Sprinter Trueno.
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In Ireland, where rallying is considered one of the most popular forms of motorsport, as organizing regulations are more relaxed compared to that of other countries, the Toyota AE86 was popular when new, and remains so popular that teams will purchase cars from the UK due to local shortages.
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The Toyota AE86 is popular for rally use in Finland, where the cars can be competitive in the F-Cup competition for naturally aspirated 2WD cars.
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The Toyota AE86's FR configuration made it well suited to this kind of cornering, and currently the car is a mainstay of drift shows and competitions.
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Toyota AE86 is considered as an iconic cultural symbol in Japanese popular culture following its inclusion in the Initial D anime and manga.
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The Toyota AE86 is a playable vehicle in the Initial D Arcade Stage series.
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