New Toyota 2.0 Turbo engine rumours

[Michael Knight]

This would be a good option for GR Yaris, to be seen if it happens.
With sequential transmission it would be a hilarious. although might add few extra kg's.

New Toyota 2.0L turbo engine rumored to deliver 600HP - Engine Patrol

Sources suggest that Toyota’s powerful 2.0L turbo engine may be paired with a mid-engine layout and four-wheel drive system in a potential MR2 GRMN model Toyota remains committed to internal combustion engines, prioritizing hybrids over EVs. Reports from Japan suggest […]

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[Michael Knight]

or maybe Toyota is just trolling Koenigsegg..

 

[Euge]

or maybe Toyota is just trolling Koenigsegg..

Fast forward to the 21 minute mark.. something is coming.

 

[Euge]

Digging up this thread again, the engine in the YouTube video appears to be the one now in the mid engined GR Yaris test mule.

 

[Michael Knight]

it did happen.
details from 42min onwards

 

[GRandemakina]

as much I like mid-engine cars... I think to be a shame that Toyota does not pursue (or return to) the RWD+Front engine architectures that were the base for their most iconic cars... eg. early Celicas, Supras, AE86, GR86

 

[Michael Knight]

Its tempting(!) to see how Toyota has resolved heat management with more powerful model. Likely it incorporates improved oil- and water cooler cells.
Mid mounted engine position is a challenge. Has there been any spesific dates when a car with this new engine would be released for sale?

It will be a potential car for track enthusiasts, with added grunt and maybe refined chassis for tarmac abuse? Will likely be auto only.