Toyota GR Yaris vs Litchfield GR Yaris: DRAG RACE *results of a £640 tune* | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR

Watch a drag race between a standard Toyota GR Yaris and a Litchfield-tuned GR Yaris to see the performance difference.

Key Insights

• ❓ Litchfield tuning improves the performance of the Toyota GR Yaris, increasing horsepower and torque.
• 😀 The tuned GR Yaris outperforms the standard GR Yaris in a standing quarter-mile race.
• 🤣 Rolling races show a slight advantage for the tuned GR Yaris due to increased torque.
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• 😨 Brake performance does not show a significant difference between the two cars.
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Questions & Answers

Q: What modifications were made to the Litchfield-tuned Toyota GR Yaris?

The Litchfield-tuned GR Yaris received a special piggyback ECU and an air filter upgrade, increasing its horsepower to 305 and torque to 390 newton meters.

Q: How did the cars perform in a standing quarter-mile race?

The tuned GR Yaris completed the quarter-mile in 12.9 seconds, while the standard GR Yaris took 13.3 seconds.

Q: Did the Litchfield-tuned GR Yaris have an advantage in a rolling race from 30 miles per hour?

Both cars were closely matched in a rolling race, but the tuned GR Yaris had a slight advantage, thanks to its increased torque.

Q: What were the results of the brake test from 70 miles per hour?

The brake test did not reveal any significant difference between the two cars.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The standard Toyota GR Yaris has 261 horsepower and 360 newton meters of torque, while the Litchfield-tuned version has 305 horsepower and 390 newton meters of torque.

• The two cars have the same weight and all-wheel drive system.

• In a standing quarter-mile race, the tuned GR Yaris was faster, completing it in 12.9 seconds compared to the standard car's 13.3 seconds.