GTC60 Toyota 311S

3d model conversion by MacedoSTI Toyota’s pre-production 2000 GTs were assembled in two groups: the 280 A / I and 280 A / II, some of which came with aluminium bodies and others with steel. The most significant difference between the 280 A / I and 280 A / II was the latter’s repositioned A-pillars which had been moved 40mm further forward to free up additional cockpit space. For their 1966 racing programme, Toyota plucked two of the aluminium-bodied 280 A / Is and set about enhancing them for competition use. Thereafter known as 311 S, these cars were stripped down and painstakingly rebuilt from the ground up with a host of high performance upgrades. Assembly and preparation was handled by Toyota’s in-house competition department, TOSCO (TOyota Sports COrner). Chassis The original Lotus-style backbone chassis was reinforced and drilled for lightness. Fully-independent double wishbone suspension was uprated with firmer springs and dampers plus thicker anti-roll bars at either end. The four-wheel disc brakes were also beefed up. New 15-inch magnesium wheels came with Goodyear Racing tyres. A bigger quick-fill fuel tank was installed. Engine / Gearbox Considerable attention was al