1986 Toyota MR-2 222D Group S | Eifel Rallye Festival 2024

Engine: 4T-GTE inline-4 Turbo / 2090 cc / 127.5 cu in Power: 380 hp / 283.1 kw @ 9000 rpm Torque: 430 nm / 317 ft lb @ 5500 rpm Weight: 750 kg / 1653.4 lbs 1 of 3 ever made Driver 2024: Ernst Kopp (GER) / Marcus Kopp (GER) Driver 1986 Björn Waldegård Scotland Test 1986 [quote] Approval to start developing a new Group S-compliant machine was given in 1984, with the objective of winning the annual WRC championship and strengthening Toyota’s public perception. A target completion date of December 1985 was set. However, in September of the same year and following a number of fatal crashes during the season, FISA decided to scrap the proposed ‘rally supercar’ Group S regulations and introduce strict new Group A regulations instead. The intention was to limit performance – and therefore the chance of accidents – by sticking more rigidly to production car platforms. Although Group S regulations were not due to take effect until 1987, Toyota had invested heavily in the 222D project and was nearing its completion. Nevertheless, this sudden turnaround by the sport’s governing body meant the development team had no option but to abandon the project. Through the 1986 and 1987 seasons, Toyota continued its frontline WRC battle with rear-wheel drive Celica and Supra models, while in the background concentrated on creating a Group A machine. That new car, the ST165 Celica GT-Four, made its world debut in the Tour de Corse, fifth event of the 1988 season.[/quote] Filmed with Canon Legria HF G70 DM-E1 microphone Related video My pictures Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter #toyota #toyota222d #222d --------------------------------------------------------- keywords --------------------------------------------------------- loud engine exhaust sound idle revs revving car automobile racecar downshift downshifting canon legria hf g70 DM-E1 dme1 mic microphone motorsport autosport auto car cars vehicle 1985 1986 toyota mr2 mr-2 222d group s group b 2024 eifel rallye rally festival turbo