GT5 Transcripts/Toyota ALTEZZA Touring Car

At first glance, Toyota's Altezza may appear to be a typical 4-door family car. But beneath its sheetmetal lies a high-performance platform that's tailor-made for carving winding roads and apexing corners with aplomb, not unlike the legendary AE86. One could say that the Toyota Altezza was a reincarnation of the Levin/Trueno. The AE86, known as the "Hachi-Roku" (Eight Six) in Japan, still enjoys immense popularity as both an entry-level sportscar and as a base competition vehicle for drifters because of its compact size, FR layout, and nearly 50/50 front/rear weight distribution. These parameters are what compelled Gran Turismo to create a touring car-spec racing version of the enticing Altezza. 
The production version featured a choice of two engines: a 2.0-litre DOHC inline-4, and a 2.0-litre DOHC inline-6. But for our new competition-grade car we've opted to install Toyota's famous 3S-GE powerplant, a 2.0-litre DOHC inline-4. The 3S-GE was the first mass-produced engine to feature titanium-alloy valves, and it also sports Toyota's variable valve timing and lift technology, dubbed VVT-i. Paired with a smooth-shifting 5-speed manual gearbox, this drivetrain ordinarily makes 207 BHP. But for our application, we've bumped the redline up to 9,500 rpm to wring out a grand total of 296 BHP. 
Other additions include a full roll cage, stiffer springs and shocks, larger diameter ventilated disc brakes, sport exhaust, wider tires, and a limited-slip differential. If you're a fan of the AE86, then you'll no doubt enjoy our take on the modern-day Hachi-Roku.
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