An All-Electric Toyota AE86 Exists, And We're Not Even Mad

An electric AE86 drift car is showcased in this episode of TheHoonigans' Daily Transmission series, and it'll happily shred tyres
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If you thought LS-swapping a Toyota AE86 was sacrilegious, you may wish to look away now, as you ain’t seen nothing yet. This AE86 is surely one of the weirdest in existence, as in place of the screaming, stock ‘4A-G’ is a purpose-built DC motor intended for drag racing. And the boot is full of batteries.

Despite the load in the trunk, weight distribution isn’t quite as skewed toward the back as you’d expect, and the weight’s been kept down to a modest figure too.

It makes 330lb ft of torque instantly, meaning the electric powertrain will happily overcome the 205-section rear boots. Make sure you watch through to the donuts at the end - with no engine noise accompanying the tyre-shredding session, it’s all just a bit odd…

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Archive Aston (Aston Martin squad)
11/07/2017 - 11:09 |
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GTRTURTLE 🔰 🐢(Oo \ S K Y L I N E / oO) (Koen

In reply to by Archive Aston …

Here is one A(All) E(Electric) 86

11/07/2017 - 18:24 |
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Anonymous

The advancement in everything electric is rather exciting. But the deafness thereof a bit less.
So long braaapppp tsu tsu tsu

11/07/2017 - 11:10 |
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H5SKB4RU (Returned to CT)

When your a environmentalist but delivering tofu is life

11/07/2017 - 11:13 |
84 | 8
BenPaye(JDMSquad)(MX5Squad)(LFAsquad)(Subie Squad) (Rotary F

In reply to by H5SKB4RU (Retu…

Haha exactly

11/07/2017 - 11:14 |
4 | 2

An ecologist is a biologist who specializes in ecosystems… I think you mean environmentalist :p

11/07/2017 - 11:16 |
26 | 6

Well, tofu is vegan, so it’s already fitting to SJW-ish vegans who could like cars

Also, *you’re

11/08/2017 - 15:07 |
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Nishant Dash

It’s actually a fantastic little thing! If EV can be fun and green, it’s brilliant!!

11/07/2017 - 11:16 |
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Olivier Culat #86

As an 86 fanboy this hurts me a bit. The 4A-GE is such a good sounding engine!

11/07/2017 - 11:48 |
40 | 4

Especially the AE101/111 20-valve 4-throttle VVT version!

11/07/2017 - 11:59 |
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Lauge

but i want braap braap tsu shuuu braaaapbrap

11/07/2017 - 11:59 |
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Anonymous

How about a 4A-GE + electric? Prius-like efficency + rapid accleration.

11/07/2017 - 12:01 |
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V-Tech and EcoBoost kicked in yo

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Too much weight

11/07/2017 - 17:08 |
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Anonymous

I’m not a fan of JDM cars, but even seeing this makes me angry as after all it had a combustion engine hearth swapped for a washing machine motor….

11/07/2017 - 12:46 |
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Sean C

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

You mean for something with better performance figures and he’s built something ideal for drifting

11/07/2017 - 13:41 |
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Shingoshungo

Okay I do think electric cars are cool, but I wouldnt give up the 4age

11/07/2017 - 13:12 |
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Anonymous

Initial DC

11/07/2017 - 13:26 |
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