MFG Concept

MFG Concept (MFGコンセプト "MFG Konseputo") is a project organised in 2019 by Young Magazine with a goal of creating cars that could theoretically compete in MFG. The cars are built and tuned in GR Garage with support from various aftermarket parts manufacturers and are supervised by Japanese professional racing drivers. One of main principles of the project is to stick to MFG's regulations, namely the "grip to weight ratio" rule.

Despite using red Toyota 86's with "86" stickers on the side, the project isn't aimed towards creating replicas of Kanata's car, using it as inspiration instead.

Cars[]

MFG Concept 2019[]

2019 concept car was created to commemorate first million copies of manga sold and was unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2019 at MF Ghost booth.^[1] The car was later displayed at various branches of GR Garage, NAGOYA Auto Trend 2019, Fuji 86 STYLE festival and other events. It was also featured an 86&BRZ magazine.

A giveaway was held with the car as a prize. It hit a total of 259,419 entries and the winner was a man from Komaki. [1]

The project was advised by Juichi Wakisaka and Tetsuya Yamano.

Specs ^[2]

The car is Toyota GT86 (Facelift/Kouki).

Custom Parts

Bride XERO CS Bucket seats
Bridgestone POTENZA RE-71 215/45R17 91W XL Tyres
Ogura Clutch ORC N1 Clutch
Project μ FORGED STREET CALIPER 4Pistons x 2Pads FS4M (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Front Brakes
Project μ FORGED SPORT CALIPER 2Pistons (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Rear Brakes
Blitz Oil Cooler Kit
Defi ADVANCE ZD CSP Gauge
exmotion ATHLETE'S ORANGE for MFG CONCEPT Suspension
SaRD LSR Rear Wing
TRD mechanical 2-way L.S.D.
TWS Motorsport T66-F　(17" 8.0J +37 / MFG Concept SPEC) Wheels
Silver "86" and sponsor stickers

86MFG Concept 2020[]

2020 concept cars (at least 2) were built by GR Garage Mitaka and unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2020 at the MF Ghost/Initial D booth. This time, 11 different companies collaborated in the project, which was once again curated by Juichi Wakisaka and Tetsuya Yamano. ^[3]

Cars were later displayed at various GR Garage branches, Osaka Auto Messe (at the XaCar 86&BRZ booth), NAGOYA Auto Trend (at the NTP Group booth), XaCAR 86BRZ SONIC festival and was used in "driving school" event on Fuji Speedway in February 2020.

One of the cars was given out through a quiz in Young Magazine. Total number of entries is 555,106. Winner was announced on March 23rd.

Specs

The car is Toyota GT86 (Facelift/Kouki). This version uses multiple parts from 2019 concept.

Custom parts

Ogura Clutch ORC 400 Light Clutch
Defi ADVANCE ZD CSP Gauge
Bride ZETA IV Bucket Seats
SaRD LSR Rear Wing
exmotion ATHLETE'S ORANGE for MFG CONCEPT Suspension
TRD mechanical 2-way L.S.D.
Fujitsubo EPU Exhaust
Rays VOLK RACING TE37 SAGA (MFG Concept ver.) Wheels
Project μ FORGED STREET CALIPER 4Pistons x 2Pads FS4M (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Front Brakes
Project μ FORGED SPORT CALIPER 2Pistons (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Rear Brakes
Blitz Oil Cooler Kit
Nardi Deep Corn Sport Rally Steering Wheel
Silver "86" and sponsor stickers

Aprox. price of modifications: 2,500,000 yen. ^[4]

86MFG Concept 2021[]

Another installment of the project was unveiled online (due to COVID lockdown), but was still displayed during FUJI 86 STYLE and XaCAR 86BRZ SONIC festivals, and various GR Garages around Japan. Apart from that, there is little info on the project.

Specs ^[5]

The car is Toyota GT86 (Facelift/Kouki). This version uses multiple parts from 2020 concept, with differences being a new carbon hood and a turbocharger kit.

Custom parts

Ogura Clutch ORC 400 Light Clutch
Defi ADVANCE ZD CSP Gauge
Bride ZETA IV Bucket Seats
SaRD LSR Rear Wing
exmotion ATHLETE'S ORANGE for MFG CONCEPT Suspension
TRD mechanical 2-way L.S.D.
Fujitsubo EPU Exhaust
Rays VOLK RACING TE37 SAGA (MFG Concept ver.) Wheels
Project μ FORGED STREET CALIPER 4Pistons x 2Pads FS4M (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Front Brakes
Project μ FORGED SPORT CALIPER 2Pistons (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Rear Brakes
Blitz Oil Cooler Kit BR
Blitz TURBO SYSTEM 86/BRZ FULL KIT
Nardi Deep Corn Sport Rally Steering Wheel
Fuchs TITAN GT1 FLEX 5 SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil
Carbon Fiber Hood
Silver "86" and sponsor stickers

GR86 MFG Concept 2022[]

New car for the 2022 concept was unveiled at Tokyo Auto Salon 2022 and MF Ghost booth. ^[6] Car was also featured in various GR Garage branches, Osaka Auto Messe (at the Intex Osaka booth), XaCAR 86BRZ SONIC and FUJI 86/BRZ STYLE festivals.

The car was built in GR Garage Master One.

The car was sold during FUJI 86 BRZ STYLE festival for a price of 3,404,000 yen. (actual cost of the project over 5,6 million yen).^[7]

Part of an interview with Manabu Orido (project advisor) ^[8]:

- First of all, what is your overall belief in the GR86 MFG Concept?

Orido: The main point is that the car is designed to be the "fastest on the street", so it is not too circuit-oriented and anyone can use the same menu. Our theme is to collect the latest good products from tuning parts manufacturers around the world, mainly from Japan, and match them with this car.

- You mentioned that the GR86 has become a better car, but against such a base, what exactly has the GR86 MFG Concept improved?

Orido: We are not increasing the engine power this time, but it is the total potential increase by combining these parts, so the handling is better, the braking performance is better and the driver can hold the car better. In total, we have everything we want in a situation in the MFG driving scene. There are no more uncertain elements.

For example, in terms of braking, the increased size of the brakes has improved controllability where the normal brakes would inevitably make noise when driving downhill at full throttle.

And then there is the Suspension. The stock Suspension is not bad, but it has a lower limit performance, whereas (in the GR86 MFG Concept) the Suspension has a higher limit performance.

Then there are the tyres. They are equipped with Yokohama AD09 tyres, which also provide stable handling with no loss of grip right to the end. The clutch does not increase engine power, but it improves engine response and drive performance, such as the feeling when shifting up.

- In your position as project advisor, what requests did you have for the car?

Orido: For example, I didn't have any problems with the choice of tyres, and it was so smooth that I didn't have any requests, but this tyre is also one that I test and make, so the timing was right, in the sense that it came out at the same time as the car, and it was really perfect for the situation with this car. It was a tyre that really suited the situation of this car. It's a tyre that's not too close to the circuit, but more like a sports tyre, so it's a tyre that's designed to be enjoyed in a sporty way.

　The seat is also new and the timing was very good. The Suspension is new, but when I used it myself, I found it to be very controllable, cost-effective and usable in multiple situations. In that sense, everything matches. Personally, though, I'd like to put some bigger tyres on it (laughs).

Specs ^[9]

The car is Toyota GR86 (ZN8). Some parts used on previous generations of the project weren't available for the new model.

Custom parts

Bride GIAS III Bucket Seats
Fuchs TITAN GT1 FLEX 5 SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil
Ogura Clutch ORC 400 Light Clutch
Project μ FORGED STREET CALIPER 4Pistons x 2Pads FS4M (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Front Brakes
Project μ FORGED SPORT CALIPER 2Pistons (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Rear Brakes
Rays VOLK RACING TE37 SAGA S-plus Wheels
ST Suspensions XTA plus 3 MAX ORIDO Edition Suspension
Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09 (225/40R18) Tyres
Carbon Fiber Hood
Silver "86" and sponsor stickers

GR86 MFG Concept 2023[]

Fifth installment of the project was unveiled online with Max Orido being project advisor once again. As usual, the car was displayed at Tokyo Auto Salon, Osaka Auto Messe, various GR Garages, ITASHA WEEK, FUJI 86/BRZ STYLE festivals.

The car was built in GR Garage Master One.

Specs ^[10]

The car is Toyota GR86 (ZN8).

Custom parts

Bride GIAS IV Bucket Seats
Fuchs TITAN GT1 FLEX 5 SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil
Ogura Clutch ORC 400 Light Clutch
Project μ FORGED STREET CALIPER 4Pistons x 2Pads FS4M (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Front Brakes
Project μ FORGED SPORT CALIPER 2Pistons (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Rear Brakes
Rays VOLK RACING TE37 SAGA S-plus Wheels
ST Suspensions XTA plus 3 MAX ORIDO Edition Suspension
Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09 (225/40R18) Tyres
SaRD LSR GR86 Rear Wing
Kakimoto Racing Class KR Exhaust System
Carbon Fiber Hood
Silver "86" and sponsor stickers

GR86 MFG Concept EVO (2024)[]

Sixth project car has been unveiled in Young Magazine. It is once again going to be displayed at Tokyo Auto Salon and Osaka Auto Messe and Max Orido is once again the project advisor. It is said to be the last installment of the project.

The car was built in GR Garage Master One.

Specs

The car is Toyota GR86 (ZN8).

Custom parts

Bride GIAS IV REIMS MF GHOST Bucket Seats
Fuchs TITAN GT1 FLEX 5 SAE 0W-20 Motor Oil
Ogura Clutch ORC 400 Light Clutch
Project μ FORGED STREET CALIPER 4Pistons x 2Pads FS4M (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Front Brakes
Project μ FORGED SPORT CALIPER 2Pistons (with TYPE HC-CS pads) Rear Brakes
Rays VOLK RACING TE37 SAGA S-plus Wheels
ST Suspensions XTA plus 3 MAX ORIDO Edition Suspension
Yokohama ADVAN NEOVA AD09 (225/40R18) Tyres
SaRD LSR GR86 Rear Wing
Kakimoto Racing Class KR Exhaust System
OS Giken Dual Core L.S.D.
Carbon Fiber Hood
Silver "86" and sponsor stickers
Carbon wrap for the front bumper