Tada answers questions on the Toyota 86

As chief engineer of the car, he makes all the final calls on everything down to the smallest nuts and bolts. This time he had to answer to Toyota supremo, Akio Toyoda, but he has all the answers for 86 enthusiasts.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE PART OF THE 86?

"Everything. Why not? It's a really boring question."

WHAT ABOUT YOUR FAVOURITE VIEW OF THE STYLING"

"The fenders, especially the rear side. In the rear-vision mirror you can see it when driving."

HOW MANY COUNTRIES IS THE 86 SOLD IN?

"Eighty-six. No kidding, seriously. Unfortunately, two or three more countries requested exports of the car. But I want to say no."

WHAT IS THE MOST POWERFUL MODIFIED 86?

"So far, there is car with 650 horsepower. Turbocharged, from a tuner in the USA. There are so many directions for the 86, since we have made the basic."

WHY IS THERE NO HYBRID 86?

"Toyota directors ask me this question many times. Frankly speaking, with current technology there is some limit to the application for sports cars. We need more progress on motors and batteries, which need at least twice the performance."

IS THERE A FUTURE FOR SPORTS CARS?

"Sure, sure, why not? Sports car driving is like horse riding, there are always some people who really want this."

WHAT ABOUT SPREADING THE SPORTY DNA FROM THE 86 TO OTHER TOYOTA CARS?

"It takes time. Maybe five years, for new models, to start this new era.

WHAT ABOUT FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS OF THE 86?

"We have many ideas."

CAN YOU TELL US ANY OF THEM?

"No, of course not. Ha-ha-ha."