Why can't the Toyota AE86 be driven on the road?
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Toyota AE86 cannot be driven on the road for the following reasons: 1. It is an FR model (front-engine, rear-wheel drive) with excellent front-rear body balance, a 50:50 weight distribution, and a lightweight body. The original AE86 weighs only 940 kg, with the GTV lightweight version being even lighter. Some modified AE86s weigh just over 800 kg. 2. With over 200 horsepower, the AE86 holds a special position in certain races, such as downhill and drift competitions. Even today, the AE86 remains one of the popular cars for drift competitions in Japan. 3. The AE86 was born in the 1980s, but its body and suspension design are products of the 1970s. Its chassis actually originates from a small pickup truck Toyota sold in North America, with specifications similar to the Liteace. The 4A-GEU engine was not manufactured by Toyota itself but was produced by Yamaha, indicating that Toyota placed significant emphasis on cost-effectiveness when producing the AE86.