Toyota GT86 Viter - Livery Design

The big question

Can a modern car become a Japanese icon that reminds us of the 2000s, the peak of Japanese style?

At first glance the design may seem simple, but behind that simplicity lies real harmony.

Checkered flags are woven into the composition in warm fiery tones, while chrome accents create just enough contrast to keep everything sharp.

Iterations

01 / 04

The brief

The color palette carries a deliberate nod to TRD, Toyota’s own tuning house, which deepens the connection to Japanese culture rather than just referencing it visually. The GT86 isn’t an old car, but it sits perfectly within the spirit of Japan’s 2000s scene. That tension between a modern platform and an era-correct aesthetic is exactly what makes this project work.

Colour system

Primary body
Black
#000000
Graphics lead
Red
#E61B21
Shards and lettering
White
#FFFFFF
Flame gradient
Orange
#EF7A13
Flame tips
Yellow
#F9E61E

The car is new but it feels like it belongs in that era.

Client feedback

Final build

Project owner

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