The Toyota Yaris GRMN hot hatchback has made its public debut at the Geneva motor show – where additionally technical details on the Fiesta ST rival have been revealed.
Called the Yaris GRMN (standing for GAZOO Racing Masters of Nurburgring), the new design is Toyota’s very first hot hatchback for a lot more than a decade. The business has verified that its 1.8-litre four-cylinder engine will have a lot more than 205bhp, as well as that it will be the only cars and truck in its class to utilize a supercharger instead of a turbocharger.
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Like its rivals, the Fiesta ST as well as Peugeot’s 208 GTI by Peugeot Sport, the Yaris GRMN (plans for which were very first exposed by automobile reveal last October) will be front-wheel drive. as well as just like the 208, the Yaris will utilize a Torsen mechanical limited-slip differential to assist put down its power as well as aid turn-in with corners. additionally chassis mods over the routine Yaris hatchback will include a thicker front anti-roll bar, shorter springs as well as bespoke shock absorbers that have been established in conjunction with Sachs.
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Toyota sources state the Yaris GRMN will total the 0-62mph sprint in around six seconds; that would be somewhat quicker than Ford’s recently exposed three-cylinder Fiesta ST.