Gazoo Racing GT86 Concept Teased Ahead of Tokyo Auto Salon
Gazoo Racing has posted a teaser image on its Facebook page of what it’ll be showing off at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon.
Last year, the Toyota motorsports affiliate stole the show with its twincharged GRMN Sports FR Platinum concept, which was based on the Toyota GT86. By the looks of things, Gazoo Racing will either show off a new GT86-based concept, or bring an updated version of last year’s concept to the show.
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Speaking of last year’s concept, Gazoo Racing has also shared a new video of it in action on the track getting sideways. Enjoy!
GALLERY: Toyota GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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