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By Roger, January 11, 2013 3:00 pm

Ahead of its debut, Toyota bragged that its new GT 86 TRD Griffon concept was faster around the Tskuba circuit than a Ferrari 458. Revealed today at the Tokyo Auto Salon, even more surprising is the fact that it does so without any added power.

Exactly how the engineers at Toyota Racing Development achieved such a feat is hidden under a body that looks deceptively stock.

SEE ALSO: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon Coverage

Along with a completely reworked suspension system the GT 86 receives a long list of light weight components. In fact, the front bumper, doors, roof, rear bumper and hood are all made of carbon fiber. The front fenders are also made of the light weight carbon weave, and measure wider than stock. Further shedding pounds, the windows save the windshield have been replaced with polycarbonate.

In total, the Griffon Concept sheds 500 lbs compared to the stock GT 86 (already an incredibly light car), to tip the scales at just 2,280 lbs.

GALLERY: Toyota GT 86 TRD Griffon Concept

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2013/01/toyota-86-trd-griffon-concept-sheds-500-pounds-to-go-ferrari-fast-2013-tokyo-auto-salon.html?utm_source=ag01112013&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=weekly

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By Roger, January 15, 2012 12:35 pm

Toyota 86 & Subaru BRZ at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012

Tokyo Auto Salon is the biggest exhibition of tuned cars in Japan, that takes place annually every January. It was common sense that Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ would be a strong topic at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012. But this is a massive invasion! Tuning companies have done their work and present their versions of the new Hachiroku! Enjoy.

Subaru BRZ STI edition:

HKS Tuned Toyota 86 for Taniguchi for 2012 D1 season:

Video from TAS2012 drift parade:

Dunlop edition running around the parking lot:

Toyota 86 – TRD edition!

Triangle strut bar in TRD edition:

TRD exhausts:

First tuning parts:

Half Dunlop, half Falken 86:

Tetsuya Hibino D1 86 by Up Garage / Falken:

Prova black edition BRZ:

Update 14.01.2012:

Toyota 86 Modellista edition:

http://www.tune86.com/ft-86-news/17105-toyota-86-subaru-brz-tokyo-auto-salon-2012

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By Roger, January 26, 2011 6:54 pm

We have reached the end. All that remains in my big bag of photos are a few remnants that just don't seem to fit anywhere else, so lets cap this off with a nice helping of mystery meat.

And who better to serve this meal than Capitan Jack Sparrow.

The ultimate in trunk security.

Oh no 5 oh!

And looks like they are being backed up by the Global Unlimited Task Squad. This means Ultra Man must be in the area…..beware of giant monsters.

Do you have Ultimate Muscle?

Is your little RC car just not doing it for you anymore? Are your friends tired of the fact that they don't get to play too? Well then……

I was hoping to find more micro van action, but sadly this is all there was

Have you ever found yourself wishing you had a water feature in your car?

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By Roger, January 23, 2011 12:58 pm

Today we go a little old school.

AE86 tuner Impulse had both flavors on hand

Sprinter

and Levin, wait a minute…..the steering wheel is on the wrong side. Probably because it is actually a GTS in disguise.

WARNING: NON TOYOTA CONTENT AHEAD

G Works magazine had a few shiny Toy….er uh….Nissans on hand.

I am sure this little guy will help make your day bright and Sunny.

Boxy but good doesn't always apply to Volvos.

Ken and Mary must have so much fun driving in this 1 of 197 GTR.

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By Roger, January 23, 2011 12:48 pm

Urban 4×4 edition. Brought to you by the letter F and the letter J.

So you live in the city, but you would like to project that outdoor lifestyle that you think you would live if there wasn't so much pavement around. Not to worry there are plenty of products out there for you.

FJs featured heavily at this year's Tokyo Auto Salon. This example from custom car builder L Garage demonstrates that if no mud is handy you can simply park in the rain, or near a construction site, to get that recently wheeled look.

Wheel maker Crimson was on hand with an FJ to show off their Myrtle line. The base concept is "So Cal" styling.

In addition to the Myrtle line Crimson also had this 200 series Cruiser to display their DAMD line.

In a land where cars get scrapped with only 50K on the clock its always good to see a survivor.

Students from the Shizuoka Automotive College showed off their handiwork with this Hilux Surf.

I am not sure if the rumors about size are true, but if you need a compensator then Predator is your company.

For those that like to hang out at the beach check out this Mitsubishi Delcia from Road House. With plenty of passenger space inside and living accommodations on top you and your friends can have a good old fashioned beach party.

Some of you may remember the Samurai. Well, here it lives on as the Jimny and if you enjoy wheeling in Japan this may be the rig for you. ORS Taniguchi supplies body parts, bumpers, skid plates, lockers, lifts, etc. for your lil wheeler.

Across the hall was the N's Stage. This area seems to be the combined effort of magazines, dealers, parts suppliers, and events promoters. Several magazine rigs were featured in the booth along with ads for a series of off road meets and competitions. I guess it goes to show that when the wheeling bug bites, its hard to resist.

The Little Monster was quite the rig. The styling is oddly reminiscent of the FJ Cruiser. The tiny bed is perfect for easy access to recovery gear, the winch is a must have, and to top things off there is a turbo hiding under the hood.

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By Roger, January 21, 2011 4:27 pm

These cars may not be as racy, but they sure are super.

No, the girls do not come with it (as if you could fit two anyway).

I had no idea Gulf sponsored Lambos, or is this just GT-40 envy?

Sombody, please kill me. I'M BEGGING YOU! PLEASE! At least repaint me….

Get a good look quick before the defective heat shield falls off and it catches on fire.

DOUBLE BONUS POST!

Now, if the gas guzzling super car life ins't for you then you can always go out and get something else. Something uninspiring, something utterly boring, something that says "I care about the marketing about the environment, and I want everyone to know it." Well, then perhaps you should just go out and get a Prius. Sadly though the Prius is not the most attractive piece of machinery. Is there anyone out there that can pimp my Prius? Yes, that's right, when there are no cool cars available you just kind of have to go with what is left.

Not even dream car maker Tommy Kaira can resist. Next thing you know these will be appearing in Gran Turismo….

Beverly Auto has plenty of accessories for your beigemobile and had this carbon vinyl wrapped Prius on hand to display them.

When a plush interior just isn't enough go see Grace for that little extra touch. Perhaps the animal hide exterior will camouflage the eco-mobile underneath.

For those looking to not just get good mileage, but hypermileage Goodyear has the eco stage line of tires for you.

This guy seems to be having an identity crisis. It wants to be cool, but just can't figure out why it doesn't fit in.

If you wish to be truly cool then you must carry things to such an extreme that you simply cannot be denied. Show Up Colors had this Prius on hand to display their line of paint.

If only the cover matched the book.