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Old 12-12-2016, 08:31 AM   #116
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Originally Posted by davmandave View Post
I feel like a re-badged BMW is a cop-out answer for the new Supra. The Gen III and Gen IV Supras were such iconic cars. I was really hoping that the new Supra would be something similar. Not to mention, BMW is an odd choice to bring over and re-badge.

Not rebadge, but shared chassis. I would not be unhappy with a TT BMW 6 cylinder. Those engines develop impressive hp and tq.

wish list for the supra: light weight, RWD, 400 plus hp, and NO hybrid tech.
In other words ..... An 86 on steroids. Cost: entry level corvette money.
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