[ZDan]

Originally Posted by JohnnyR

The MKIV Supra just evolved off of the Celica Supra (before it's own more self iterations), so it's original intention was not that of competing with TT6s.

Here's hoping they build a new Supra off this modern 240SX/80s rwd Celica platform!

Nobody who is looking at a Cayman, 911, or purist sports cars is going to look at a Sporty car such as the 86. It lacks the "refinement"

Appropriate that you have "refinement" in quotes! Porsche doesn't have a patent on refinement.

found in those cars, not to mention a proper motor to be considered a "sports car".

IMO, Porsche would be more true to its roots of being fast through simplicity and light weight. For my money, I'd rather have a less powerful, 4cylinder only Boxster/Cayman that was more in line with FR-S weight, or a bit lighter. That would be MORE of a sports car than the ~2900-3100 lb. 6-cylinder models, even if slower.

Power/Motor is important if you like it or not, though the 86 lacks it so it's not needed according to Toyota, err, I mean real enthusiasts.

I don't have any problem getting around in my S2000 with less than 150hp below 5000rpm. I pretty much never exceed that on the street.

Of course more power is better, but minimalism and light weight are really more important in a sports car, IMO.

If they'd come out with a proper Supra in the low 30s (base) with a premium REAL high performance model like the Turbo was in the day and it was in the 40's, I think many would buy it up. Myself included. We're speaking USD of course, saw your local.

Here's what I think they should do:
Make a 2-seat sports car out of this platform, with the engine and front seats moved ~24" aft. 200hp NA/300hp turbo 4s weighing ~2600-2800 lb. (less = better of course), with 50/50 or better (more rearward) F/R distribution.

Personal preference, but I'd greatly prefer that to a new ubercar with 1000+ hp potential that weighed 3400+ lb.