Everyone knows the Toyota AE86 the corner-carving drift-toy of Initial D fanboys everywhere, but it advertised a top speed of 201 kph (125 mph). That sounds reasonable, but owner banpei wanted to know ...

The Initial D anime was the way so many westerners were introduced to the JDM scene for the very first time. Of every JDM classic that made an appearance in the series, the Toyota AE86 Corolla Trueno ...

Technically speaking, the AE86 wasn't a model of car, but a chassis code for a couple of different models. The code has been adopted (and is often shortened to just "86") as the preferred name among ...

Toyota's AE86 Corolla continues to be popular, even though the youngest examples have passed the 30-year-old mark. The compact hatchback with rear-wheel drive and a longitudinally mounted engine still ...

Watch the rebuild of the iconic Toyota AE86 drift car — a true JDM legend. From tuning to testing, this video showcases the spirit of Japanese drifting, complete with realistic steering wheel gameplay ...

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Toyota is celebrating 40 years since the original AE86 entered stage right, mostly sideways, through a series of tweaks to its RWD hero. And as befits a 40th anniversary gift, there is a ‘ruby’ ...

Ryan managed the aftermarket parts side of the business, well known for their DTM Karbon carbon fiber hoods. Eventually, Ryan and I became close friends as we'd coordinate photoshoots together or I'd ...

We all love a big, stomping V8 sending all its eight-cylinder glory to the rear wheels. Burnouts. Deafening roars. The smell of rubber and gasoline. It's all there. Yet, for most enthusiasts, buying, ...