Two years ago, Toyota introduced the most powerful B-segment car, the Toyota GR Yaris. Now, according to Japanese media reports, Toyota and Gazoo Racing are preparing an 8-speed automatic transmission for this model.

The most powerful B-segment car is powered by a 1.6-liter three-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 261 hp (192 kW) and 266 lb-ft (360 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 143 mph (230 km / h).

Drivers will have the option of manually changing gears with levers under the steering wheel, and Toyota says the GR Yaris with automatic transmission will be more economical. This should not affect the good performance of this car.

Gearbox is currently being tested in the current Yaris with which Toyota Gazoo Racing competes in the World Rally Championship (WRC). The car is equipped with larger suction cups, an oil cooler for the automatic transmission, as well as a new steering wheel with built-in paddle shifters.

Source: Car Watch