Scion FR-S facts for kids

The Scion FR-S is a fun sports car made by two big car companies, Toyota and Subaru. It's built to be sporty and exciting to drive. This car has a special setup called rear-wheel drive, which means the engine sends power to the back wheels. It also has 2+2 seating, which means it has two main seats in the front and two smaller seats in the back, usually for kids or extra storage.

This car is sold all over the world, but it has different names depending on where you are!

• In places like Asia, Australia, and North America (after August 2016), it's known as the Toyota 86. In Europe and New Zealand, it's called the GT86. And in Nicaragua and Jamaica, it's the FT86.
• The Subaru BRZ is sold everywhere around the world.
• In the US and Canada, it was first called the Scion FR-S. But after August 2016, the Scion FR-S also became known as the Toyota 86.

What Makes This Car Special?

This sports car is known for being lightweight and having a low center of gravity. This helps it handle turns really well, making it fun to drive on winding roads. It's not just about going fast in a straight line; it's about how well it can corner and feel connected to the road.

The Engine: A Boxer Powerhouse

The engine in this car is a special type called a boxer engine. It's built by Subaru and is known as the D-4S Boxer. Unlike most car engines where cylinders stand upright, in a boxer engine, the cylinders lie flat and move like a boxer's fists. This design helps keep the car's weight low and balanced, which is great for a sports car. This engine was even named one of the best engines in 2013!

Different Looks, Same Fun Car

Even though the Toyota 86, Subaru BRZ, and Scion FR-S are basically the same car, they have small differences in their looks and how they are set up. For example, the front bumper and headlights might look a little different between the Toyota and Subaru versions. But no matter the name, they all offer a similar exciting driving experience.

Cool Concept Cars

Over the years, different versions and ideas for this car have been shown as concept cars. These are special cars made to show new designs or technologies that might be used in future cars. Some cool concepts include a convertible version (a car with a roof that can open) and special performance models designed for racing.

Racing and Performance

Because this car is built for performance, it's also used in different types of car races. Teams like R&D Sport and Gazoo Racing have used modified versions of the Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ to compete in big racing series like the Super GT Series and the Super Taikyu Endurance Series. This shows how capable and fun these cars are, even on a race track!

Images for kids

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  Toyota FT-86 Concept (2009)

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  The GT86 stand at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show with the Toyota 2000GT

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  The "86" boxer side badge on Toyota and Scion models

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  Toyota 86 interior with bucket seats

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  Subaru BRZ Limited (North America)

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  Scion FR-S (United States and Canada)

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  Toyota TRD Griffon Concept

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  The Toyota FT-86 Open Concept, a convertible version of the 86

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  Cross Sport concept rear 3/4-view

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  STI Performance Concept at Philadelphia Auto Show (2016)

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  The Toyota 4U-GSE/Subaru FA20 engine, marketed as the D-4S Boxer, was named one of Ward's 10 Best Engines in 2013

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  R&D Sport's Subaru BRZ silhouette currently competes in the Super GT Series

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  Gazoo Racing's Toyota 86 competing in the Super Taikyu Endurance Series

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  Toyota FT-HS (2007)

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  Toyota FT-86 G Sports (2010)

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  Toyota FT-86 II (2011)

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  Subaru BRZ Prologue (2011)

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  Scion FR-S Sports Coupé (2011)

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  Subaru BRZ Concept STi (2011)