Mar 29, 2013 · Even though the Scion FR-S is larger and heavier than the compact classic AE86, it feels perfectly at home on a winding mountain road like its Toyota forefather, but the FR-S feels even better on a high speed twisty stretch of freeway!

The 86, BRZ and FR-S are offered with two 6-speed transmissions: an in-house developed Toyota TL70 manual gearbox (based on Aisin AI's AZ6 [41]) and an Aisin-Warner A960E automatic transmission, which is modified from that used on the Lexus IS 250.

Sep 30, 2012 · FRS steering is so quick and responsive. It is a powered delivered steering. The driving experience is slightly different obviously because one has newer technology assisted …

The AE86 series of the Toyota Corolla Levin and Toyota Sprinter Trueno are small, front-engine/rear-wheel-drive models within the mostly front-engine/front-wheel-drive fifth generation Corolla (E80) range—marketed by Toyota from 1983 to 1987 in coupé and liftback configurations.

Edmunds.com compares the 2013 Scion FR-S and its spiritual successor, the 1985 Toyota Corolla GT-S, also known as the AE86. Includes road and track driving impressions, photos and specs.

Jun 12, 2012 · Depends on what condition the AE86 is in and how much you're paying for it. This is how I look at it: They're going to be making the FRS/BRZ for at least 4-5 years and they will …

Mar 17, 2013 · It is also similar to a race-prepared AE86, with low mount full buckets and suspension so low, that the muffler pipes have to be rerouted under the differential housing to clear. Totally satisfying so far to the seasoned AE86 driver like me… Yes, 1 point for FRS.

The FRS is newer and much easier to get parts for, whereas the AE86 is difficult AF to get certain parts. The FRS is like a "plain-Jane" type of girl, you know you'll be happy and the relationship will be stable; it's the smarter and safer option.

Jun 14, 2019 · The FR-S, 86 and BRZ are very similar but there are some differences. Read our guide before picking up one second-hand.

Mar 27, 2015 · The AE86 is so important to the legacy of Toyota that when the new FR-S came out, Toyota mentioned implicitly that the AE86 was the benchmark for this new car. But how does the new FR-S stack up to the original?