pics of new supra
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From: Mineola, TX
Originally Posted by DOMINION
Looking good but I'm not linking the black grill thing
I don't think this pic does this car any justice...
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Originally Posted by grvmchne
Is it me or does the 4th picture kind of look like a smooth Tiburon?
my verdict is its a hybrid of a g35/aston martin/tiburon/solara
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Comparing various pics and articles (the print is too small in the scan for me to read and translate) I've come across... I am wondering if this is the IS coupe. One mag was talking about a retractible hardtop LS coupe. Don't forget the M3 killer, IS 500 with the V8...
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It does if you've seen the pics of the retractable hardtop coupe. The engines they are talking about sound pretty similar too.
Yes I know the sketches show a different front and back. I'm looking at proportions and overal shape. And don't forget... these are mostly sketches.
Yes I know the sketches show a different front and back. I'm looking at proportions and overal shape. And don't forget... these are mostly sketches.
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From: Misinformation Director - Evolv Chicago
Read that R&T article about the Supra...with 450hp, I bet it will weigh ~3500lbs. The old Supra was kind of heavy. I'd take a 2600lb Kabura with a Renesis over that.
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Originally Posted by playdoh43
thats only because its a lexus and its got tons uppon tons of luxury features. they are already following nissan's lead and stuffing that engine into many cars... the new V6 camry and avalon already have a detuned version of that engine. detuned likely because of the market segment, not because of cost. they can easily drop that engine and use the same platform as the IS350 to make a supra and keep it under 30k. economy of scale is a powerful entity. 350z starts a lot cheaper than the g35 and has the same engine with the same tune.
This is exactly what I'm suspecting. Retractable hardtop, V8 engine, IS500 (V8 engine)... too many things in common. It also makes good business sense to follow Nissan's example here too.
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Originally Posted by DARKMAZ8
NOt gonna happen!!! renesis is only for our 8's 
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Originally Posted by Wolverine
Speaking of concepts....anybody know what are the two on the front of this mag? Says "NSX" and "IS-CV" 
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From: Burnaby, BC
Originally Posted by StealthFox
what are you talking about? in a video interview with the designer of the car, he said he designed the car so it would be able to support a rotary engine as an option.
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[QUOTE=PoorCollegeKid]Just some randomish thoughts on this...
I would think that a Toyota-badged V8 version would have to be in the $45-$50k range if Toyota seriously wants to create a Corvette competitor. The power difference is not insurmountable, because when (if?) this car comes out, Chevy can always give the Corvette a little more power to compete if it's necessary. It is quite likely that the V8 version of this car will be heavier than the Corvette, so it'll need a bit more power to keep up.
first i honestly dont think toyota targets Corvette owners or wannabe/future Corvette owners...
toyota sets benchmarks in the industry they sell their cars for premium prices and know they will sell each and every one!.. the last thing on their mind is the competition from the Corvette..
the supra is targeted to a specific demographic.. the skyline,G35, 350Z type of owners, who buy quality imports and are willing to pay the price for it.
fact is, People who buy the Corevette buy it because ITS a CORVETTE.. and people who buy the Supra is becasue ITS a Supra .. nuff said!
I would think that a Toyota-badged V8 version would have to be in the $45-$50k range if Toyota seriously wants to create a Corvette competitor. The power difference is not insurmountable, because when (if?) this car comes out, Chevy can always give the Corvette a little more power to compete if it's necessary. It is quite likely that the V8 version of this car will be heavier than the Corvette, so it'll need a bit more power to keep up.
first i honestly dont think toyota targets Corvette owners or wannabe/future Corvette owners...
toyota sets benchmarks in the industry they sell their cars for premium prices and know they will sell each and every one!.. the last thing on their mind is the competition from the Corvette..
the supra is targeted to a specific demographic.. the skyline,G35, 350Z type of owners, who buy quality imports and are willing to pay the price for it.
fact is, People who buy the Corevette buy it because ITS a CORVETTE.. and people who buy the Supra is becasue ITS a Supra .. nuff said!