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Toyota motorsport finalises specications for GT86 CS-R3 rally car

The GT86 CS-R3 moved closer to its full-blooded rally competition debut later this year with Toyota Motorsport confirming final specification details.

The CS-R3 was launched in prototype form last August, since when it has undergone an extensive test programme to fine-tune design and specification of the kit that will be delivered to private competitors and teams.

The development work has improved performance on both gravel and tarmac, together with reliability and durability in order to deliver a car that can be used for low-cost competition for a full season and beyond.

The CS-R3 has proved immensely popular with its rear-wheel drive powertrain, featuring a 1,998cc, 235bhp boxer engine and six-speed sequential transmission, producing a great driving experience.

The first cars will be delivered to customers in May, slightly later than originally forecast to allow time for improvements identified during testing to be fully implemented. As a result, Toyota Motorsport has extended its introductory discount, offering the CS-R3 kit, in tarmac or gravel specification, at €79,000 (excluding VAT) for orders placed before 24 April 2015. This represents a €5,000 discount on the standard retail price (excluding VAT).

The kit includes a GT86 body shell, powertrain and all the mechanical components required to build the car. The full specification and kit contents can be found at www.toyota-motorsport.com/motorsport.

The car will be homologated to FIA R3 regulations at the beginning of July, after which all CS-R3 cars will be eligible for national and international rally competitions, up to and including the World Rally Championship.

The GT86 CS-R3 is expected to make its competition debut at the Rally Niedersachsen in Germany on 4 July, with up to 10 cars due to take part. This will be the first round of the new HJS Toyota Motorsport CS-R3 Trophy. The series will be contested over seven rounds, with more than €5,000 in prize money available at each event. The trophy will run for at least the next three seasons.

GT86 CS-R3 Technical Specifications

ENGINE                                           Code FA20
Layout                                               Boxer/flat four
Displacement (cc)                            1,998
Max. power (bhp)                              235
Max. torque (Nm @ rpm)                  230 @ 6,800

TRANSMISSION
Type                                                  Rear-wheel drive
Gearbox                                            Drenth six-speed sequential
Differential                                         Limited-slip with ramp setting options
Final drive                                          Short final drive, with options
Clutch                                                Racing clutch with lightweight flywheel

SUSPENSION
Front                                                  MacPherson-type
Rear                                                   Multi-link
Shock absorbers                               Reiger three-way adjustable for gravel or tarmac
Anti-roll bar                                        Options available
BRAKES
Front (mm)                                         Gravel: 300 x 30 ,Tarmac: 330 x 30
Rear (mm)                                          Gravel: 295 x 10, Tarmac: 295 x 10
Calipers Front:                                   Alcon four-piston ,Rear: Alcon two-piston
WHEELS
Gravel                                                 OZ 6 x15in
Tarmac                                               OZ 7 x 17in

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Length (mm)                                       4,240
Width (mm)                                         1,775
Wheelbase (mm)                                2,570
Weight (kg)                                         1,080 (by regulation)
CHASSIS
Body shell                                           Steel monocoque with roof vent
Roll cage                                             Homologated R3

OTHER TECHNICAL FEATURES
Exhaust                                               HJS racing exhaust and manifold
Fuel cell                                               FT3 safety cell
Steering                                               Hydraulic power steering with short ratio

For further information, please visit the Toyota and Lexus media site here or contact one of the following:

Nik Pearson on 01737 367264 or by e-mail at nik.pearson@tgb.toyota.co.uk
Richard Seymour on 01737 367272 or by e-mail at richard.seymour@tgb.toyota.co.uk
Erica Haddon on 01737 367308 or by e-mail at erica.haddon@tgb.toyota.co.uk
Scott Brownlee on 01737 367266 or by e-mail at scott.brownlee@tgb.toyota.co.uk