
Initial layout and design elements for the 86 were presented by Toyota using its "FT" (Future Toyota) concept car nomenclature. The development code of the 2+2 was 086A and the eight six (Hachi-Roku in Japanese), references the historic Toyota 2000 GT, 1983 to 1987 AE 86 and Sports 800.
3.5.11 Toyota 86 Shooting Brake Concept (2016). 3.5.10 Subaru STI Performance Concept (2015). 3.5.8.11 Toyota NETZ Gunma FK Massimo ♘6. 3.5.8 Toyota 86 concepts - Tokyo Auto Salon (2014). 3.5.7 Toyota Gazoo 86 GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum (2013). 3.5.6 Subaru Cross Sport Design Concept (2013). 3.5.4 Toyota TRD Griffon Concept (2013). 3.5.3 Toyota 86 concepts - Tokyo Auto Salon (2013). 3.5.2 Subaru BRZ Premium Sport Package Concept (2013). 3.5.1.1 Scion Carbon Stealth FR-S, Scion FR-S GT, and Scion Minty FReSh.
3.5.1 Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge (2012). Toyota markets the sports car as the 86 in Asia, Australia, North America (from August 2016), South Africa, and South America as the Toyota GT86 in Europe as the 86 and GT86 in New Zealand as the Toyota FT86 in Brunei, Nicaragua and Jamaica and as the Scion FR-S (2012–2016) in the United States and Canada. The 2+2 fastback coupé is noted for its naturally-aspirated boxer engine, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive configuration, 53/47 front/rear weight balance and low centre of gravity - and for drawing inspiration from Toyota's earlier AE86, a small, light, front-engine/rear-drive Corolla variant widely popular for Showroom Stock, Group A, and Group N, Rally, Club and drift racing. The Toyota 86 and the Subaru BRZ are 2+2 sports cars jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru, manufactured at Subaru's Gunma assembly plant.