--- title: "This Widebody Kit Makes the Toyota GR86 Look Like a Menacing Race Car" description: "The new ADRO widebody aerodynamics kit for the Toyota GR86 makes it look like a race car and comes with real motorsport credentials." date: "2022-10-15" modified: "2022-10-15" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/this-widebody-kit-makes-the-toyota-gr86-look-like-a-menacing-race-car" categories: - "Aftermarket" - "Car Tech" - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Toyota News" tags: - "compact" - "Coupe" - "GR86" - "sports car" - "Toyota" --- # This Widebody Kit Makes the Toyota GR86 Look Like a Menacing Race Car ![]() The stock[ Toyota GR86]() is one of the most fun cars you can buy right now, regardless of price. However, when you do consider its price, it's one of the best smiles-per-dollar value proposition on the market. But that doesn't mean it can't be made even better by enhancing its best quality—its handling. ADRO (Aerodynamic Development Racing Optimization), the California-based maker of aero kits, recently dropped its latest kit for the GR86 and it's as functional as it is angry looking. It's easy to think that this is just another carbon body kit for the GR86, as the tuning community is full of them. But this one's different. Take one close look at ADRO's widebody aero kit and you'll immediately notice this isn't some cheap tack-on kit that high-schoolers are going to fit to the GR86 their parents bought them. Instead, it's a comprehensive kit, designed by experienced motorsport aerodynamicists that widens the wheel track by six inches out back and five inches up front. It comes with fender flares, bumper extensions, a new front lip, a rear diffuser, side air vent covers, side skirts, and—of course—that[ 911 GT3]()-like swan neck rear wing. ![]() ![]() ![]() When looking at the photos, the one thing that stands out to me is how professional it looks. We've all seen bad widebody kits before—the ones that look like they were bought at Advanced Auto Parts and installed by a teenager. This one looks like it came from the factory, as every added body panel seamlessly blends with the stock car's shape. I tip my hat to the ADRO team because this GR86 looks great. Then again, that's not much of a surprise when you see the people that make up ADRO's design team. Davis Lee is the chief design officer and previously worked at Mercedes and Hyundai, helping to design cars like the Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept and Hyundai Ioniq 5. And Scott Beeton is ADRO's head of aerodynamics, after previously working as the aerodynamicist for the Williams F1 team. The kit doesn't add much weight, due to it being made from carbon fiber and the widebody kit itself creates an additional 198 pounds of downforce and the rear wing adds another 250 pounds of downforce at 110 mph. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you want one of these ADRO widebody kits for your Toyota GR86, pre-orders will start in November, when it's shown off at SEMA. Prices start at $4,750 and each kit is hand-produced and takes 40 hours to make. It's also available for the Subaru BRZ. I love the GR86, it's one of my favorite cars on sale. It's small, it's light, it has the right amount of power, its steering is great, and its handling should be an inspiration for even much more expensive sports car brands. I'm not sure adding grip will make it more fun, as its tail-happy nature is one of its charms, but this kit absolutely makes it look cooler. And the fact that it was made with genuine motorsport knowhow makes it even better. ***Correction: Tuesday, October 18, 2020, 9:05 a.m. ET:** A previous version of the story incorrectly stated that the body kit added 250 pounds to the curb weight. The story has been corrected.* *Got tips? Send them over to nico.demattia@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()