Wild Toyota GT86 Spied Nurburgring Testing
When these spy photos hit our inbox, we were skeptical right away.
In the photos we see a Toyota GT86 fitted with a carbon fiber hood, roof and trunk as well as a set of lightweight Volk wheels.
It certainly doesn’t look like any sort of production car and Toyota was quick to calm any suspicion. “I’m checking into this and will let you know if we can get any more specifics, but at this time, it’s not an official prototype,” Toyota spokeswoman Nancy Hubbell told us via e-mail.
However, our spy photographer has confirmed that the DAU 0684 plates are the official testplates that Toyota uses and that the car was spotted during an official test session for the car industry.
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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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