Along with the red production model, Scion also unveiled a modified version of the FR-S. Built by GReddy, this black example featured small, but significant, aftermarket additions.
Although the body remained untouched, the GReddy FR-S showed a glimpse of the tuning potential of the FR-S.
The Volk G12 forged wheels measured 19×8.5 +45 at the front and 19×9.5 +45 at the rear. The front brakes were fitted with four-piston GReddy calipers.
We spent a fair bit of time on our hands and knees looking up the FR-S' skirt. Now, Toyota and Scion have stated that they built the 86/FR-S with the enthusiast in mind, and on first impressions they weren't lying. I'm sure many of us will appreciate the lip of the rear fender, which is folded back.
The +45 offset used on the GReddy FR-S were on the conservative side, so larger widths or lower offsets can be accomodated.
GReddy's FR-S also had a twin-exit titanium muffler.
This is what the factory muffler looks like…
…And this is the GReddy replacement.
GReddy have also developed coilovers for the FR-S. In my opinion, just the ride height and wheel change have dramatically transformed the FR-S' appearance.
The Scion still retains the 86 Boxer badge on the front fenders.
The interior featured blue alcantara inserts on the seats.
The Scion FR-S will be available in seven colours, and after seeing this example, I'm sure many buyers will be opting for black.
More to follow shortly.
- Charles Kha
Photos by Larry Chen, Linhbergh Nguyen and Charles Kha
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sweet~ i wonder how big this car is compared to the old ae86 and the s-chassis cars since it can accomodate 19' wheels easily
Stoked! these cars have got serious tuning potential, roll on post-uni full time job....
Hi, where can i find Hi-Res of these Pics?
There is still alot to think about. Toyota has said they want this to be a tuner car right? But most new cars have this lil thing that when you replace stock parts for after market you void your warranty! Now that's the real question to ask, as most of us that read speedhunters do just that we tune are cars change parts what kinda pass is Toyota going to give? How far will they let us push or will we be stuck to just what "after market" parts Toyota has to offer?
you post that the ride height and such has changed with the coilovers and you did not even post a proper side on pic, fail for that! other wise nice
If there are any warranty issues to speak just be thankful its not a Nissan GTR in that respect...TRD parts probably won't void it. I'm sure scion will have that base covered. Having said that yeah the Greddy coilovers will probably void a portion of the warranty, added vibration or something.... Intake and exhaust- absolutely the dealership will void as much as they can on the spot.
5x114.3 bolt pattern it looks like woot.
DO WANT. When will they announce the MSRP on this beast?
Looks sweet!
Still missing the Toyota emblems
side profile shot would have been great to get a better idea of what the stance looks like
Wow! They've done it, what a great looking car!
So much media from these cars this month... It's awesome.
Love it but I would def de badge it or replace the scion emblems with Toyota ones...
I'll admit, this does look better....
bOXER 4 and 86x86 bore and stroke - for an GT86. How about that for a icon engine?
should see ken gushi in one of these next year. rsr have pulled out and greddy/five axis will be running his FD operation next year.
ive waited too long for this car. i need it now
Is it just me or are the blue inserts adapted from the Impreza?
Alright.... Who the hell didn't take a proper profile picture to show us what the car looks like lowered? That's just annoying.
the FRS shouldn't keep the 86 badge. just my opinion
still waiting for a turbo upgrade
Black s15 with the specB package interior option ? thats what this looks like.
exhaust seems to be burnt sus 304?
Any news on the motor and if it will be strong enough for forced induction
blah...disappointing from the concept....
Charles... No profile shot??? Think we'd all like to get a sense of what the car would look like when it's lowered. Even if it is just a slight drop.
...What i really cant wait for is someone to get impatient and dissatisfied with the power and figure out how to drop an Sti engine in before subaru develops a turbo version. I believe that will happen fairly soon.
Now the 86 looks good lowered with the correct wheels on it. To bad there is to full side pictures of it.
The more I look at it, the more the front of the 86 reminds of a mini-LFA. Especially in that last photo! An exciting car all around.
Jeeze, haven't you guys ever heard of the Moss Magnuson Warranty act? They have to prove that the aftermarket part played a role in the malfunctioning of the car before they can void your warranty. They can't say "Oh, you have coilovers. I'm sorry, but we won't cover this engine issues." Check out the Moss Magnuson Warranty Act of 1975.
@hadie it is a little big bigger than a Mazda MX5.
Compared to the AE86 it is within 1" of length, 4" wider, and 1" taller.
Awesome fact also: it is 16" shorter than a Hyundai Genesis Coupe.
If this is the future, I'll gladly live in the past.
coming from a 400hp supra, I think that this car is next in my garage, looks nice
the concept was so much better looking
A black car in a dark room. Every photographer's nightmare. Good effort though!
You guys worried about warranty should study the law. Mag.Moss.
I'm all for following new cars as they come out, but COME ON, half the stories on this site in the last month have been about the BRZ or the 86, cover something else!
now, how bout our aussies??? =P
I'M BUYING THIS CAR AND THROWING ON SOME TOYOTA DECALS. "IM SO EXCITED AND I JUST CANT HIDE IT.." LOL!
19s on a 86. Not the same car it used to be.
really why do people care about the scion badge, im sure it will be easy to source a toyota badge and just swap them if you are really concerned about that...
forced induction on a motor that already runs 12.5:1 compression ratio? Good luck finding street gas that won't detonate.
I am, by no means, new to press events. But to this day, I still find them to be a strange affair with
wish i could get it in yellow to match my other car but black will do ....... or hot lava just so when people ask what color it is I can say hot lava lol.
Hey Charles,
I hope you got a clear side shot! the 3/4, partial, and wide views are too shallow/distorted so i cant get enough of an idea of what the mods have done to the look of the car!
Cheers,
19s on 1200kg 200hp car? Not exactly the right tuning.
And i was trying to figure out if 15s will fit over stock brakes.
"The +45 offset used on the GReddy FR-S were on the conservative side, so larger widths or lower offsets can be accomodated."
I don't know if that's true. +45 looks pretty flush with the fender in that pic. Maybe we have different definitions of 'accommodated'
While the main purpose for my trip to SoCal over the weekend was to cover the Mooneyes X-Mas Party in Irwindale, I thought I should also drop by Cars & Coffee while I was in the area. With a long day of Speedhunting ahead of me, I got up early on