GT 86 Automatic (Japan, 2012)

As every automotive enthusiast knows by now, the GT-86 is a 2+2 sports coupe powered by a 2.0 liter, direct-injected boxer engine that Toyota co-developed with Subaru. What we did not know, until now, is how much power this mill would produce. Well, it makes 200hp at 7000rpm and 205Nm (151ft-lbs) of torque. Technically, the engine uses two sets of fuel injectors that allow it to alternate between direct and port injection depending on what the car's computers tell it would work best. The boxer engine allow Toyota to keep the GT-86s center of gravity low to make it more tossable and better handling.

It comes with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Power is routed to the rear wheels via a standard limited-slip differential and the stability control has been retuned specifically for the GT-86s more sporty demeanor.

The GT-86 is 4.2m long and 1.28m high with a 2.5m wheelbase, which Toyota claims makes it the world's most compa...