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Will the new Toyota GT86 drift? Yes it will!

December 13th, 2011        

Will the new Toyota GT86 drift? Yes it will!

The Scion FR-S may not be big on power, but Toyota and Subaru engineers have delivered a lightweight, rear-drive coupe at what should be a palatable price point. That sounds like a recipe for track day fun if you ask us, or you can watch the post-jump video for visual evidence.

One drifter as he has his way with the FR-S on a track, and his camera was capturing the frames for proof. The cockpit commander in question here is Formula Drift racer Ken Gushi, and he seemed easily able to nose in and kick out the rump, often without the use of the parking brake. Well, he’s a professional drifter to begin with, and also the tarmac is slightly dame. A light rain may have helped the drifts along a bit, but we’re encouraged by what we see. Hit the jump for some entertaining sideways shenanigans. And by the looks of it, this ride’s insurance premium will be rather high.




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