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Here, in all its glory, is the full text from the 2012 Toyota 86 press kit, with thanks to Toyota Australia. For an introduction to the 86, including local pricing, check out today’s earlier pricing & specs article.

As the contents list below shows, there’s a lot of detailed info in this press kit. We hope it will be a great resource for fans of the Toybaru, who we expect will enjoy pouring over every last word!

2012 Toyota 86 press kit

1. Toyota 86 inspired by 50-year sports car heritage
2. The passion of two companies
3. Toyota 86 is well specified
4. Toyota 86 engine is all new
5. Toyota 86 is first with dual injection
6. Two transmissions for Toyota 86
7. Toyota 86 instruments put emphasis on tacho
8. Chassis tuned on Prius tyres
9. Lightweight wheels for 86
10. Toyota 86 has two brake packages
11. Toyota 86 suspension provides excellent response
12. Toyota 86 is ultra-low, wide and compact
13. Toyota 86 aerodynamics provide stability and enhanced handling
14. Toyota 86 has smallest Toyota steering wheel
15. Toyota 86 has a voice that can be heard
16. Design elements evoke Toyota’s heritage
17. Toyota 86 – no stone unturned
18. High-quality 86 interior engages the driver
19. Comprehensive active and passive safety package for 86
20. Toyota 86 ‘sees red’
21. Toyota 86 comes with premium audio systems
22. Toyota 86 seats are light and comfortable
23. Frameless rear-view mirror a world first
24. Toyota 86 cabin uses ultra-high strength steel
25. Toyota 86 specifications

Toyota Australia has just announced pricing for its new rear-wheel drive 86 sports coupé. And we think Toybaru fans will like it: the base GT model starts from $29,990 and the higher-spec GTS (shown above) is priced from $35,490.

On its Facebook page Toyota Australia has shown an example of drive away pricing for the base GT model. If you’re a 40-year-old male with good insurance history and based in the 5000 postcode you can drive away for $33,748. Of course, you’ll need to check with your local Toyota dealership to confirm individual pricing if you don’t fit that description.

Toyota Australia’s executive director sales and marketing Matthew Callachor expects buyers will embrace their sharp pricing: “The 86 is meant to be enjoyed by as many driving enthusiasts as possible, and our pricing will extend its appeal to people who never imagined they could afford such a fun car.

“The 86 will serve as a halo car for Toyota, expanding the brand into a new dimension of driving performance.”

The base model, with 6-speed manual transmission, tips the scales at 1222kg and with 147kw on offer from the 2.0 litre boxer engine the Toyota 86  has a power to weight ratio of 120kW/tonne.

A 6-speed automatic transmission can be optioned for an extra $2500, which comes with steering wheel paddles to activate the 0.2 seconds gear changes. The auto ‘box will also blip the trottle to match revs on downshifts.

Fuel consumption for the 86 is rated at 7.8./100km for manual equipped cars and, surprisingly, a low 7.1l/100km for those fitted with the self-shifter.

Standard equipment on the 86 GT includes 16″ alloys, cruise control, air conditioning, seven airbags and a five-mode stability control system. While the higher-spec 86 GTS gets 17″ wheels, satellite navigation, xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights, climate control and leather accents on the seats with red contrast stitching.

You can read Toyota Australia’s press release after the break, accompanied by 15 wallpaper-friendly 2000px super images.

Toyota 86 pricing#

• 86 GT manual – $29,990
• 86 GT automatic – $32,490
• 86 GTS manual – $35,490
• 86 GTS automatic – $37,990