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

[Rampage]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

The Porsche Cayman is a nice car, but now it's stuck with a turbo 4 cylinder engine. I can't imagine there is a lot of potential left for getting more power out of it. Not compared to an iron block inline 6 anyways. I wouldnt be surprised if the Supra steals the Cayman's crown for best driver's car.

Iron block inline six?

I am confused about the relevance.

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Really no chance in hell of it being a better driving car than the Porsche. The Mustang or Camaro performance models? Maybe.

I test-drove BRZs same day as 987 Caymans, and the Porsches were not *to me* "better-driving" cars. Actually the BRZs felt a lot more engaging.

For sure the Supra will, for drivers like myself anyway, be a much more fun and rewarding car to drive than a Mustang or Camaro. And possibly modern Porsches as well. We shall see...

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by Rampage

Iron block inline six?

I am confused about the relevance.

Wouldn't an iron block inline 6 hypothetically be able to handle more power compared to an all aluminum 4 cylinder block? Or am I mistaken?

[Rampage]

Originally Posted by funwheeldrive

Wouldn't an iron block inline 6 hypothetically be able to handle more power compared to an all aluminum 4 cylinder block? Or am I mistaken?

You are comparing the Cayman to the BMW Supra. How is an iron block inline 6 cylinder relevant to either one of them? That is what had me confused.

[krayzie]

I believe this is how they reinforce the aluminum block by means of plasma coating.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qee_kX1bpEk[/ame]


http://autocomponentsindia.com/helle...engine-blocks/

[Coaster]

All the cars at $60k or so:


M2
C. grand sport
gt350
cayman



The Supra is up against prodigious competition. We will see what it can do...

[gymratter]

GRMN Supra to be built in Toyota factory?

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/202...rer.278/page-6

[PuslarBrrrz]

Originally Posted by Rampage

You are comparing the Cayman to the BMW Supra. How is an iron block inline 6 cylinder relevant to either one of them? That is what had me confused.

He has me a bit confused to, more so with his hypothesizing about about power handling with cars that people don't generally look for 700hp out when modding.

[gymratter]

looks like the 4 banger is coming after all.

https://www.supramkv.com/attachments...6_n-jpg.10723/

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/toy...ra-model.1487/

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by gymratter

looks like the 4 banger is coming after all.

Really really hope so

[chaoskaze]

Originally Posted by gymratter

yeah but at least we can make it look more like the GR concept with a widebody kit, better and larger wheels, and a drop.

I agree but unless you live in Japan... I don't think you can get them easily. Every Major Toyota Dealer in Japan had the Area 86 convert into GR section booth/display the last 2 years & I'm sure there is tons of stuff going on those walls very soon.

[Summerwolf]

Originally Posted by ZDan

Really really hope so

Gotta compete with base model Camaros and ecoboost mustangs somehow I guess.

[funwheeldrive]

Originally Posted by Rampage

You are comparing the Cayman to the BMW Supra. How is an iron block inline 6 cylinder relevant to either one of them? That is what had me confused.

I thought the new Supra had an inline 6 with an iron block, I guess I'm mistaken though? I thought that was confirmed

[ZDan]

Originally Posted by Summerwolf

Gotta compete with base model Camaros and ecoboost mustangs somehow I guess.

I really don't understand the hate...

I also don't see how less weight with more rearward weight distribution would make a 4cyl Supra somehow like a Camaro or Mustang...