The AE86 would go on to inspire the Toyota 86 (2012-present), [13] a 2+2 sports car jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, manufactured by Subaru-and marketed also as the Toyota GT86, Toyota GR86, Toyota FT86, Scion FR. AE86 Toyota Hachiroku Drift Car Perhaps the original and most wanted drift car of all time: the classic Toyota AE86 or hachiroku as it's affectionately known. Hachiroku means 86 in Japanese.
The AE86 was made famous by the Japanese manga turned TV/DVD cartoon series Initial D". There's never been any shortage of AE86-centric stories on Speedhunters. From SH Garage project updates and feature cars to visits to 86 specialist shops and event coverage, the Hachiroku has always been very well represented.
The constant celebration of this humble, rear-wheel-drive Toyota from the 1980s speaks volumes. Among all the AE86-based builds we've featured, Driftworks' LSX V8. Here's a quick trip down memory lane to appreciate the uniqueness of the Toyota AE86 and how it became such an iconic drift rocket.
Sato-san's AE86 is a 1986 Toyota AE86 Sprinter Trueno with a Toyota Corolla Levin conversion. He eventually would like to swap the front-end to a Trueno and find some TRD Works overfenders. Personally, I can never decide which front end I like better either.
The AE86 has caught a reputation for being underpowered, but Sato. History of the AE86 aka hachi roku Levin (Left) and Trueno (Right) The AE86 is a car model that was manufactured by Toyota from 1983 to 1987. It was a part of the fifth generation of Toyota's Corolla sports car lineup and was sold under a variety of names, including Corolla Levin, Sprinter Trueno, and Corolla DX.
The Toyota Corolla AE86 is a legendary sports car that has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts around the world. Known for its sleek design, rear-wheel drive, and impressive handling, the AE86 has become a cult classic among car enthusiasts and a symbol of 1980s Japanese car culture. More than just Toyota nuts will be able to give you chapter and verse on the hachi.
The 86 has become a cult hero since being launched in mid-2012 with Australians having bought more than 13,000 cars - the third-highest total in the world. Cramb said Toyota has a proud history in motorsport around the world, using its participation to produce ever. A collection of our most popular Toyota AE86 features, covering Corolla, Levin, and Sprinter Trueno from Japan and North America.
