Toyota GT86 Initial D

Inspired by the Initial D Japanese manga comic series, Toyotas new GT86 project reimagines the worldfamous AE86 Corolla for a new generation. On its launch in 2012, the Toyota GT86 was instantly recognised as a spiritual successor to the rearwheel drive Corolla GT Coupe also known as the AE86 of the mid1980s. That connection has been reemphasised with the creation of a oneoff GT86 Initial D concept, liveried and kitted to match its comic book Corolla predecessor. Initial D was a cult Japanese manga comic series in which the young hero, Takumi Fujiwara, famously drove a modified AE86, honing his driving skills on mountain roads while moonlighting as delivery driver for his fathers tofu shop. The car emerged as a star in its own right, influencing the emerging drifting scene and inspiring a live action movie and various arcade games.