Official: Toyota FT-1 Concept / First New Supra Prototype Spotted!
 

http://www.supramkv.com/

http://blog.toyota.co.uk/toyota-ft-1-concept

http://www.toyota.com/support/contact.html

https://www.facebook.com/toyota

http://www.toyota-global.com/

http://www.toyota-europe.com/

http://blog.toyota.co.uk/toyota-ft-1-first-pictures


http://news.autoplus.fr/news/1478081...o-Toyota-Supra
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that has to be a preview of the new supra :D

http://www.gtpla.net/wp-content/uplo...n-Turismo..jpg

http://www.carscoops.com/2013/12/toy...turismo-6.html

this certainly pays homage to the mk4.

Toyota UK posted this on their Facebook.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...48037592_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/toyotauk

http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...nterior-03.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...l-controls.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...ring-wheel.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...-adjusters.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...nterior-02.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...T-1-pedals.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...1-interior.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...it-display.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...-1-cockpit.jpg

o_0 ..... 40k Sport Coupe ?

Not too hard

86 chasis
New exterior
Turbo I4
Hbrid R

Voila Hybrid R Supra which easily pump 425/425 HP/Trq for 40k or so

please please let this be a new supra :D

It is nice to dream.

Isn't that Life ?

Can't wait for Detroit Auto Show.

WRX-STI
Supra

Same here, we're only like a month away :D

I've thought about flying up for it again, but I don't think the timing will work this year :(

Last went to 2012 for the BRZ/FRS :thumbup:

Well...I am so close to it, 3 hours away, but I hope on my days off there wont be horrible Snow :-(

There is much more:

Lexus RC-F
Corvette Z06
Porsche 911 Targa

Life is...but a dream

I know, but those are...well...dream on vehicles LOL

Of course one will always get excited by what they can afford

Toyota UK posted this on their Facebook.

https://scontent-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hpho...48037592_n.jpg

https://www.facebook.com/toyotauk

http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...nterior-03.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...l-controls.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...ring-wheel.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...-adjusters.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...nterior-02.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...T-1-pedals.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...1-interior.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...it-display.jpg
http://image.motortrend.com/f/future...-1-cockpit.jpg

everyone needs to go to toyota UK facebook page and like that photo :p

OK...now I am definitely looking at the car a bit more.

I confirm it will be Hybrid!!!

did my part

Sweet :)

But still only 56 likes lol

^Up to 60 likes now, WTH! it should be like 1,00,000,000 likes :)

Would be nice if this car came to production. I think we all know that sooner or later Toyota has to get back in the Sexy Car line, and our minds automatically go to the name Celica/Supra so stands to reason that they would name it such

if its going to be Toyota's flagship, than i say go with the Supra name > Celica anyday.

370Z replacement concept, too

Well...not too bad, but unless it loses several hundreds lbs. it is a shame that a 2 seater rwd weight that much

im pretty sure that has been previewed by the esflow concept.

http://www.autocarzine.com/wp-conten...concept_10.jpg

From Toyota UK
 

The teaser photos above are indeed from Toyota.

http://blog.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/...ta-concept.jpg

http://blog.toyota.co.uk/first-glimp...ts-car-concept

Kinda off topic, but this is BMW's Vision Gran Turismo Concept.

http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/8...oncepts-02.jpg

Not ANY day.... At least not any day prior to 1978, amiright?

Esflow is from 2011 (and I don' think the new Zed will look anything like that). Nissan is supposed to show a more production ready concept this auto show season with most betting on Detroit.

http://blog.toyota.co.uk/wp-content/...ta-concept.jpg


http://image.turbomagazine.com/f/ima...Bside_view.jpg

For some reason 300zx popped into my mind from this pic

i am aware that it is a 2011 concept. but automakers have used even older concepts to base a production car on.

yeah i disagreed.

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Lexus also has their concept coming. It will be the LF-LC with probably some slight changes.

http://lexusenthusiast.com/images/we...an-turismo.jpg

Hey everyone, here is your chance to tell Toyota what you would like a new "Supra" to be. Click on the link below and have your say.

http://blog.toyota.co.uk/first-glimp...ts-car-concept

Below are some common questions and comments that I have heard across all the forums.

What should it be?
The joint Toyota/BMW midsize coupe.
Underpin the upcoming Lexus RC/RC-F.
Stretched 86/FR-S platform with more power.

What should the drivetrain be?
4 Cycle turbo
4 Cycle hybrid
V6 hybrid
V6 turbo
V8 (2UR-GSE)

What should it go after?
NSX hybrid and hybrid GT-R.
Next Z35 or C7 Corvette.

How about the price range?
$30k-$40k
$50k-$60k
$70k+

This is what I think:

I would like to see a BMW/Toyota joint effort with an inline-6 engine. One affordable model (30-40k USD) with a naturally aspirated I6 engine and one turbo I6 model (40-50k USD). Affordability is key though. There's no point in making another car for the ultra-rich like the Nissan GTR and Porsche 911's, as 98% of the population cannot afford it so it'd be nothing but a tease.

The engine and aerodynamics should be tuned by the TMG team that designed the F1 and Le Mans cars for more performance and prestige. The engine note should be tuned by Yamaha like the LFA for F1-esque sounds. Make it look very similar to the last Mk4 Supra (curvy, aerodynamic, sporty). Transmission options should include a manual and dual clutch. The chassis should just be steel but with aluminum hood, roof, trunk, and aluminum or plastic front fenders. Use aluminum in areas of unsprung weight such as suspension arms/links, knuckles, and dampers. Use Brembo aluminum fixed calipers with two-piece discs and forged BBS wheels (Washi Beam Japan). Use double wishbone and/or multi-link based front and rear suspension (instead of MacPherson strut).

Also, do not make it too wide or too long (around 1800mm wide and 2600mm wheelbase). Big cars tend to spoil the fun on the road and add weight. But having 2 small folding seats in the rear would help justify practicality for many. 225/45/18 is a good tire size to base it on and Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires are recommended. Same size tires front and rear would be nice for easier rotations, affordability, and playfulness (at least for the non-turbo model). Make sure the steering wheel has enough feedback and the handling is very predictable with a smooth and responsive power band without electronic traction and stability controls interfering too much. A limited slip differential should be standard. Also, make electronic systems programmable/customizable by driver in head unit. The Lexus LFA based digital display gauge would be an attractive choice.

The car should essentially be a bigger brother to the GT86 and more of a competitor to the Nissan 370Z (for the non-turbo) and the base Cayman & Corvette (for the turbo model). If you get the styling, engine sounds, and performance/fun factor right at a low enough price, it could be a legendary and very successful car.

Nail on the Head

It is a good compromise. But there are some points I still disagree with (personal preference) and then there is the realistic execution of the product. I don't see BMW or Toyota building a one-off I6 engine. BMW has it already, and I don't want a BMW engine in a Toyota. Then, I don't think it is possible to have a NA and FI version of one engine without increased costs or compromises.

Then, I also don't like +2 seats, they are not very practical for carring people. Don't be offended, but my way of thinking is that 2 doors = 2 seats, 4 doors = 4 seats. I think the Lexus RC/BMW 2er/4er/Audi A5...etc is a good compromise for having both something sporty yet practical, but those cars will never be pure sportscars in my eyes. I alos don't get why Porsche insists on those rear seats in the 911, they better put the engine instead (a.k.a underpowered Cayman).

I'm more for one good product than one with more choices that is compromised. Sure I'd love a new H/R Turbo I6 with 6MT, just as the previous Supra, but it just won't happen.

Till now I don't know any Turbo engine that sound and revs like a Ferrari V8 or a Lexus V10 (or for instance any of the previous NA BMW M engines). So I'd be more for a Yamah (part of Toyota who makes performance engines) tuned NA V6, (like LFA with ITB', dry sump, 9000K redline) help by hybrid instead of turbo (like the 918 Spyder). Sure costs will increase. Maybe not a problem, but if the car is not profitable, we'll as you say have another LFA or car for rich people.


Quite an issue IMO, 50K sportscars are compromised, 200K are just not my thing, even if I could afford them (all mid-engine and way too powerfull and even heavy). There is nothing around 90K that is good, Cayman is underpowered for its price, and 911 is also not really my thing, I want the engine in-front. Thus so happy for the GT86/BRZ.

Other than the engine in the front I mostly agree. I wouldn't drive a 200k+ sports car around even if I had the money to not care if I crashed. I can understand the reasoning for 2+2, but I'd rather have a 2 seater and a 4 door. A 2+2 in my eyes is for the person who wants a bigger car but still wants to feel/look cool in something sporty, which is reasonable.

I like the Cayman, but while the 981 is pretty light compared to a Z or Corvette, it's heavy for a 2 seater.

I think a realistic Supra powertrain would be an NA V6 hybrid. They could use the 2GR-FSE with an electric motor on the input shaft of the transmission, raise the rev limit to 7500 like Lotus did, drop some fatter cams in, and you'd have a solid 350hp + electric that also sounds pretty good.

I am totally agreed with you. A car was meant to be driven and scratched. What we all need is a fun car, reliable, with the future technologies in an affordable package.

Though instead of the V6. They could do turbo 4 for maximize efficiency plus hybrid motors. Gasoline engine weak point is off the line torque. They waste a lot of gas to move the car. Which can easily be moved by electric motors. Their strong point is high HP once the car is moving, together with a good turbo.

Inline 4 will be smaller, less weigh, and simpler to work on. Also open the gate to after market for both high performance electric motors, regenerative brake parts, more powerful super capacitors, and turbos.....

It will be a legendary vehicle once again, and it will take people 20 years into the future to totally cap out the vehicle capabilities