I’m not sure how Toyota managed to make it in rally races back in the day with the hefty Celica GT-Four, but it does not matter because we will always be reminiscing about those JDM glory days.
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Speaking of which… Toyota’s taking us back by unveiling the GR86 Rally Legacy Concept, a modern tribute to the legendary Celica GT-Four, decked out with a turbo AWD setup that’s ready to eat up gravel roads like breakfast.
The GR86 Rally Legacy Concept kicks off with Toyota’s gutsy swap: out goes the GR86’s stock powertrain, and in comes the GR Corolla’s turbocharged 3-cylinder engine and GR-FOUR AWD drivetrain. That’s 300 horses and 273 lb-ft (370 Nm) of torque, not to mention a list of upgrades to keep it cool and powerful—a performance intercooler, race ECU, and oil cooler.
Of course, making this 1.6-liter beast fit required a hefty dose of custom work, including a new subframe, mounts, and a modified suspension system. The GR86’s rear end even got swapped for a GR Corolla differential and housing to make sure power distribution remains as precise as its rallying ancestor.
Outside, Toyota has gone for the full rally throwback: the GR86 Rally Legacy is finished in Halo White with vintage-inspired red and green rally graphics, giant red mudflaps, a custom exhaust, and that iconic Celica GT-Four spoiler.
Inside, it’s all business with a full white roll cage, racing seats, and a six-point harness. Toyota Gazoo Racing’s color scheme brings the vibe full circle.
It’s on display now at the SEMA show, proving that Toyota isn’t just paying homage to its past—it’s rewriting the future of rally. Hit the jump for some really, really cool images of this really, really cool ride.
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Images: Toyota [US].