Toyota’s performance parts and racing division, TRD, has revealed a new line of accessories and performance parts for the GT 86 sports car—which will be sold here as the Scion FR-S—at the Tokyo auto salon. Besides the expected body kit, the TRD upgrades are pretty extensive. There’s a big-brake kit, an adjustable suspension, a set of forged aluminum 18-inch wheels, sport seats, a performance exhaust, and a front strut-tower brace. The exterior items look sharp—especially that quad-outlet exhaust!—and the performance pieces are enticing. And don’t get us started on how awesome those sports seats look. So far, no direct power upgrades are offered (unless the exhaust provides a slight bump in output).
The big question, however, is whether these or similar parts will be available to Scion FR-S owners here in the States. The FR-S is identical to the GT 86 save for its badges, so we assume most of these TRD accessories should bolt right on. A Scion representative told us to expect some “impressive” performance parts for the FR-S, but didn’t provide specifics. The parts will be branded TRD, like the performance parts available for other Scion models. Let’s hope some of these make the list.
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