Unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the limited run homologation Yaris GRMN (Gazoo Racing: Masters of the Nurburgring) was a project to by Gazoo Racing to develop the ultimate Yaris ‘hot hatch’ at the time. Developed by a dedicated team and the world famous Nurburgring circuit, nearly every aspect of the car was developed for maximum performance, and this car was the precursor to the later (But far more common!) ‘GR Yaris’.

Limited to 400 cars worldwise, and only 40 in the UK, this is believed to be one of the, if not the, latest UK Yaris GRMN - A true collectors piece for any Toyota enthusiast, ready to be enjoyed!

Exterior

The Yaris GRMN is inspired and influenced by the Yaris WRC, the car with which Toyota has returned to the FIA World Rally Championship, with event-winning success. Many exterior features pay homage to this - A bespoke exterior finish that displays Toyota Gazoo Racing’s white, black and red competition colours, centre exit exhaust, a black wing and 17 inch BBS lightweight wheels. All presented exceptionally well, with only small signs of wear and tear visible, commensurate with age and mileage of the car.

Interior

The cabin is equally an expression of the car’s performance focus, with front sports seats designed specifically for the car by Toyota Boshoku, providing best-in-class body holding and support.

The authentic performance details include an engine start button and a small-diameter, leather-wrapped steering wheel, sourced from the Toyota GT86 coupe and further adapted to suit the special requirements of the Yaris GRMN. There is also an aluminium sports pedal set, aluminium trim detailing and a bespoke, high-grade combimeter with TFT display, designed to reflect the car’s special performance character.

Mechanical

The heart of the Yaris GRMN is its 1,798cc four-cylinder engine, a 16-valve unit equipped with a Magnusson Eaton supercharger and Dual VVT-i intelligent variable timing for both inlet and exhaust valves. The 2ZR-FE unit is built by Toyota Manufacturing UK and has been specially adapted for use with the smaller Yaris platform.

With a 10:1 compression ratio, it delivers a maximum 209hp (156 kW) at 6,800 rpm and peak torque of 250Nm at 5,000rpm. Driving the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, the engine enables nought to 62mph acceleration in around 6.3* seconds; top speed is electronically limited to 143mph.

Installing the supercharger presented a particular challenge, as only very limited space was available in the Yaris GRMN’s engine compartment. The packaging solution combines the supercharger, cooling and air intake together in a single, space-saving stacked unit. Cooling is crucial, so there is an intercooler for the supercharger and an oil cooler, both located in front of the radiator, and an enlarged air intake to support better engine breathing. The fuel system has also been upgraded, using components from a V6 engine.

With kerb weight kept down to just 1,135kg, the Yaris GRMN achieves the best power-to-weight ratio in its class at 5.35kg per 1bhp.

To ensure Yaris GRMN’s power is transferred smoothly to the road, the car is equipped with a Torsen limited-slip differential.  Chassis stiffness is enhanced with a lateral bar across the engine bay, between the front suspension towers, with further front and rear chassis underbody bracing.

Shorter springs allow the car to hug the ground more closely (24mm lower than the standard Yaris) and these are teamed with dedicated performance shock absorbers, developed with Sachs, and a larger diameter (26mm) front anti-roll bar. The suspension is a development of Yaris’s front MacPherson strut and rear torsion beam design.

To achieve razor-sharp braking controllability, the 275mm-diameter grooved front disc brakes are fitted with four-piston callipers; 278mm discs are featured at the rear. The callipers are a stand-out feature, painted in signature Toyota Gazoo Racing white and visible through the slim spokes of the alloy wheels.

History

18,670 Miles
12 Months MOT for the new owner
HPI Clear

Walk around video available. National Delivery can be arranged. Part Exchange Welcome. Viewing strictly by appointment.

While we try and take the time to describe the car as thoroughly as possible, as always with a classic car there are quirks that cannot reasonably uncovered by us here - Although, it’s these quirks that make us fall in love with classic cars! Please do consider this when purchasing a classic vehicle.

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