Japanese tuning company TRA Kyoto has just unveiled its bold Rocket Bunny widebody kit for the new Toyota GR 86.
The company, which sells its bodykits under the Pandem name in the U.S, has a long history of working on Japanese sports cars and has previously developed bodykits for the old Toyota 86. Unsurprisingly, the kit for the new GR 86 is just as bold and eye-catching as any other from TRA Kyoto and radically transforms the looks of the car.
The front includes an all-new fascia with a distinctive grille and a small secondary air intake just in front of the hood. There’s also a pronounced splitter and aerodynamic canards that further add to the aggression.
Continuing the changes along the sides are flared front and rear wheel arches. The front arches are particularly interesting and have an element that extends into the pronounced new side skirts. The car in these initial photos is also rocking aftermarket wheels and a lowered suspension system.
As for the rear, it includes a fixed wing that complements the ducktail spoiler found on the tailgate quite nicely. The taillights have also been tinted and there is a new bumper and diffuser package.
TRA Kyoto has yet to state when it will start delivering examples of the Rocket Bunny kit for the GR 86 nor has it confirmed how much each kit will cost.
Nissan unveiled the updated GT-R range for the Japanese market which includes two limited editions – the GT-R Premium Edition T-spec and the GT-R Track Edition Engineered by Nismo T-spec. The company has also announced the GT-R T-spec, which will be available in North America from this winter in very limited numbers.
Starting with the Japanese-spec GT-R, it is going on sale in the second half of October. The T-spec variants will be produced in a total of 100 units and buyers will be selected by a ballot. The upgrades over the regular GT-R include carbon-ceramic brakes, a carbon fiber rear spoiler, a version-specific engine cover, and special badging, while they are available in two new colors – Midnight Purple and Millennium Jade.
According to Nissan, the Midnight Purple paint is inspired by color-shifting of the aurora borealis
The Premium Edition T-spec variant starts in Japan from 15,904,900 Japanese Yen ($144,595) and can be distinguished by the wider Rays forged alloy wheels finished in bronze. There is also an exclusive interior design and version-specific suspension setup.
Besides the long name, the Track Edition engineered by NISMO T-spec also gets a new roof and trunk lid made of carbon fiber for weight reduction, plus lots of Nismo goodies. This variant starts from 17,881,600 Japanese Yen ($162,565) and is the most expensive of the range. In contrast, the cheapest GT-R in Japan starts from 10,828,400 Japanese Yen ($98,444) while the regular Track Edition engineered by NISMO starts from 14,636,600 Japanese Yen ($133,065).
Just after the premiere of the updated GT-R for Japan, Nissan US also announced the GT-R T-spec edition for North America, which slots above the GT-R Premium grade and will be available in Millennium Jade and Midnight Purple. The Millennium Jade was previously offered on the limited edition R34 GT-R V-Spec II Nür, but this is the first time it is available in the US market. As for the Midnight Purple, Nissan calls it a “modern interpretation” of the Midnight Purple III from the R34 V-Spec and the Midnight Opal from the 2014 R35 GT-R.
The T-spec can be distinguished by the wider front fenders, 20-inch Rays forged aluminum alloy wheels finished in gold, carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon fiber rear spoiler, body-colored mirrors, black hood ducts, and T-spec badges. Inside we find more badges and the Mori Green color option, premium semi-aniline leather-appointed seating with pearl suede accents and a quilted Alcantara headliner.
Under the bonnet, there is the VR38DETT twin-turbo 3.8-liter V6 producing 565 hp (421 kW / 572 PS) and 633 Nm (467 lb-ft) of torque. Power is transmitted to all four wheels through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission thanks to the ATTESA E-TS all-wheel-drive system.
Nissan states that a “very limited number of models” of the T-spec will be available for sale in North America this winter, at a price of $138,490. The GT-R T-spec will join the 2022 GT-R NISMO, which is a limited run of 300 units that have already been sold out.
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