Same, my heart sank when I read that
New Toyota Supra formally announced
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Soldato
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The Quadrifoglio has a moustache tho.
Soldato
So do Gilfs, they're just painted to blend in with the rest of the bodywork
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Although I can offer no sensible reason why, the idea a Supra with a BMW engine just makes me a little sad inside. Some of the best/worst experiences I had in Japanese cars have been down to the daft/quirky/insane engines.
If they do choose to go with a BMW powerplant like the media suggests, I am sure it will be a formidable car. Just not for me, not that I could afford one anyway
Toyota never did their own engines anyway. All the legendary ones were outsourced. 4age, 3sgte, 2jz, 2zz and LFA were all fettled by Yamaha. Just now they are outsourcing to BMW who make some of the best engines available. As long as they do the electrics and ancillaries it will be good.
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Stunning if it ends up looking like that and has some decent performance too.
Caporegime
5 speed was in house and 6 speed Getrag. The JZ's were Toyota built but designed by Yamaha. It is a shame that they can't do the engines themselves for this new one as they have historically built some of the best engines in their class. V10 in the LFA must still be one of the best around. Such an amazing sound.
Few more rumours doing the rounds. Gotta say I'm really liking the sound of this!
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the-63500-toyota-supra-will-do-0-60mph-in-45-seconds/
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/the-63500-toyota-supra-will-do-0-60mph-in-45-seconds/
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Looks good!
I'm not keen on the back of it, looks like the designers had given up at that point! The engine also doesn't seem that impressive on the power front, especially from a 3.0 turbo, perhaps it's like that with the intention of being worked on to get the power to higher levels - doesn't stop it from being quick though, 4.5 seconds suggests it has good aero and is light enough to not need loads of power. Finally that link had me wondering, 0-60 in 45 seconds!?
Soldato
Does anyone else think it looks like a Corvette?
Soldato
Will reserve my opinion until release pictures and specs. Unsure at the moment.
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If true that’s quite disappointing. I was hoping it would be a bit quicker than that.
Caporegime
$9000 more than a M2 with 30 less BHP and around the same weight. Not sure if really serious! Really hope they got their figures wrong.
Just to put into perspective when the original Supra was launched with its 320BHP was around the same as a contemporary Ferrari 348.
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Me or them?
A Toyota that’s a lot more expensive than an M2, slower and probably worse build quality. Depending on what deals they offer, it’s going to be more expensive than M4 for a while.
It’d have to be cheaper for this power/weight combo or improved performance.
I hope that link is wrong on the spec/price.