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Toyota 86 to race at Nurburgring

Toyota GT86 will feature in the 24 Hours Nurburgring race.

The company has announced that two 86 sports cars will compete in next month's 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance race.

The race cars are being prepared by Toyota's partner GAZOO Racing to reach and support a new generation of car lovers around the world. By competing in such events, Toyota aims to make better cars that satisfy enthusiasts and promote the "joy of driving."

A feature of the GAZOO Racing team is that it will include Toyota's in-house employees as drivers and mechanics for the race. The 40th running of the 24 Hours Nurburgring will be held from May 17 to 20. The 86 is a rear-wheel-drive car.

It features the world's first horizontally opposed D-4S engine, combining "boxer" engine technology with Toyota's  D-4S direct injection technology. The engine is installed front mid-ship to create an ultra-low centre of gravity and low inertia.

It is the world's only horizontally opposed engine and rear-wheel-drive package. The D-4S, with separate twin injectors for both direct injection and port injection, boasts a high compression ratio of 12.5:1. The engine's redline is 7500rpm with maximum output of 147kW.

Customer cars will have the choice of a six-speed manual transmission or a special sports-driving six-speed automatic transmission.