Toyota SPRINTER TRUENO GT-APEX (AE86) '83

The Toyota SPRINTER TRUENO GT-APEX (AE86) '83 is a sporty, top-of-the-line model of the fifth-generation Sprinter, once produced by Toyota. It first appeared in Gran Turismo 2 and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games. Although not initially available in Gran Turismo Sport, it was later introduced as part of Update 1.38, released on April 23, 2019.

Colors[]

There are two (three in GT2, GT Sport and GT7) colors available for this car:

High Tech Two-Tone
High Metal Two-Tone (in GT2, GT Sport and GT7 only)
High Flash Two-Tone

In-game description[]

"The original hatchback 86, whose lack of rigidity was more than forgivable."

Already considered a classic among enthusiasts today, this compact car has become a favorite for drifters and has been featured in movies and comic books. The car has roots stemming from the Corolla/Sprinter, but when they changed the layout to FF (Front engine/Front drive), the sporty versions in the lineup, the Corolla Levin and Sprinter Trueno, remained rear-wheel drive.

The “8-6” (or hachi roku, as it was nicknamed in Japan for its chassis code) developed an immediate following because of its rear-drive layout, light weight, excellent handling and affordable price tag. It came in two shapes: a 3-door hatchback and a 2-door notchback. The main difference between the Levin and Trueno was the front end, where the former featured a horizontal grille and fixed headlights and the latter no grille and retractable headlights.

Providing power was the newly developed 4A-GEU, a 1.6-liter DOHC inline-4. This engine featured some of the day's most advanced technology, including EFI-D, which calculated fuel amount through a pressure sensor, and the T-VIS (Toyota Variable Induction System). This helped the four-cylinder to produce 128 BHP and 109.9 lb-ft of torque.

It revved freely and quickly, and demonstrated excellent throttle response, making the car wonderfully controllable through tricky corners. The suspension, body and engine worked harmoniously together to provide real sports car attributes. It was this performance and personality that made the “8-6” loved by so many.

Used Cars (GT7)[]

Which AE86 model was more popular at its release: the Trueno or the Levin? Believe it or not, it was the Levin. But don't feel sorry for the Trueno just yet! Due to their initial lack of popularity, used Truenos are hard to find, and are now a highly coveted collector's item. Its 4A-G engine is a tried-and-tested 1.6L straight-four... Known for being strong and powerful as it transitions into the higher RPM range. As an FR sports car weighing in around 900 kg, it's a great choice for drivers wishing to brush up on their skills.

Acquisition[]

Game	Buy From Location	Credits	Win From Event
Gran Turismo 2	Toyota Used Cars Dealership	Approx. 6,000	---
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec	Toyota Dealership	13,550	Sunday Cup
Gran Turismo 4	80's Showroom	5,375	---
Gran Turismo PSP	Toyota Dealership	15,360	---
Gran Turismo 5^[1]	Used Cars Dealership	12,374 (Lv. 0)	---
Gran Turismo 6^[2]	Toyota Dealership	15,360	---
Gran Turismo Sport	Toyota Brand Central	25,000	---
Gran Turismo 7	Used Cars	52,100^[3]	---

Trivia[]

This car is mostly associated with Shuichi Shigeno's anime and manga Initial D due to its primary use of drifting, as well as being the mascot of the Fujiwara Tofu Shop. Thus it's not uncommon for this car to have a sticker of the shop's name on the right door and have Cibié fog lamps and RS Watanabe Eight-Spoke wheels applied, all of which are done in real life to exactly replicate Takumi Fujiwara's car.
- Speaking of real life, Shigeno himself owned a High Tech Two-Tone version of this car alongside a Steel Blue Mica Subaru IMPREZA Coupe WRX typeR STi Version V '98, though his version has a carbon hood instead of a stock one.
In the Simulation Mode disc of the international versions of Gran Turismo 2, there are some instances where the name of this car appears to be swapped with the Toyota SPRINTER TRUENO GT-APEX (AE86) '85, such as when the player is viewing this car on the Used section of the Toyota Dealership or in the Garage. However, the car's replay nameplate and the car's name in Arcade Mode are not affected by this error.
Unlike most Simple cars in Gran Turismo 6, this car features working reverse lights. It also has an animation for the pop-up headlights when they are turned on/off, compared to other Simple cars where the pop-up headlights are turned on/off with no animations.
- This car had soon been fully materialized in Gran Turismo Sport. Apart from having a fully functional interior with a digital gauge, it also features a speed chime if the car is going well over 100 km/h. Additionally, the digital speedometer stops at 180 km/h on longer straights and does not increase any further.
- The "SPRINTER 3door" license plate appearing in GT Sport and GT7 was originally meant to appear in GT3, according to an unused dealer flyer image.^[4]
In GT7, the car's widebody is based on the TRD N2 body kit.