Production of MR2 stopped in 2007; new car will be a coupé instead of roadster

[xdavidx]

I heard it is being co developed with the new Audi TT

[Irace86.2.0]

I would trade my boosted 86 for a turbocharged $35k MR2 that looked like that (original post), especially if Yamaha designed the heads and Lotus designed the suspension or something—2.0T would be perfect. Forget about getting a used Cayman if that was the case.

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

I would trade my boosted 86 for a turbocharged $35k MR2 that looked like that (original post), especially if Yamaha designed the heads and Lotus designed the suspension or something—2.0T would be perfect. Forget about getting a used Cayman if that was the case.

If that were the case, it would certainly cost much more than $35k.

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by Spuds

If that were the case, it would certainly cost much more than $35k.

Probably, although it depends how much they would be involved and if it was one of them or both.

I also should clarify that I could live with a targa, but not a softtop convertible, and I would prefer a hardtop.

[Irace86.2.0]

I found more pictures of this latest concept. Good god it is ugly.

[Rampage]

Note that the Gazoo Racing concept is from 2011 and is basically just a reskinned MR-S with mention of hybrid technology. The dash and interior are standard MR-S. Even in 2011 it was an 11 year old design. All they did was put a body kit on it.

Not that it is a bad design. For a parts bin car it is much greater than the sum of its parts. However, there is no chance the new MR2 will be anything like that. IMO.

[venturaII]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

I found more pictures of this latest concept. Good god it is ugly.

Post them! I saw a few more as well, and the front 1/4 view does have a very strong Audi TT proportioning, which I never cared for. I do like the rear 1/4 view though. The wheel offset looks like a 10 year old kid picked it.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

See now that can have some real discussion of the pros and cons!

No pros, all cons.

If given the choice, I'll take the rendering in the original post and hang it on my wall over a production version of anything based on the photograph.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by venturaII

Futuristic designs tend to get toned down quite a bit by the time they reach production. It'll have realistic headlights,...

Actually I don't think the headlights are unrealistic. Depending on how far out the car would be, they could be laser headlights and look like that. Man, I wish this rendition was coming from Toyota...

[venturaII]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Actually I don't think the headlights are unrealistic. Depending on how far out the car would be, they could be laser headlights and look like that. Man, I wish this rendition was coming from Toyota...

The only reason I say no to that is that this would theoretically be a vehicle to occupy an MR2's performance and pricepoint. If it were a halo car like a Toyota version of an NSX, I could see some exotic components being used. But an MR2 could easily justify use of an effective incandescent system to keep pricing down. I see this more like a Factory Five 818 than a futuristic spacemobile from Tron.

[Sasquachulator]

Originally Posted by krayzie

Here's the real concept car.

Was it ever revealed what platform this concept was usingf? I know it was several years ago and it definitely preceded the TNGA architecture. Im just wondering is all.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Rampage

Note that the Gazoo Racing concept is from 2011 and is basically just a reskinned MR-S with mention of hybrid technology. The dash and interior are standard MR-S. Even in 2011 it was an 11 year old design. All they did was put a body kit on it.

Not that it is a bad design. For a parts bin car it is much greater than the sum of its parts. However, there is no chance the new MR2 will be anything like that. IMO.

Originally Posted by Sasquachulator

Was it ever revealed what platform this concept was usingf? I know it was several years ago and it definitely preceded the TNGA architecture. Im just wondering is all.

Yep

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

No pros, all cons.

If given the choice, I'll take the rendering in the original post and hang it on my wall over a production version of anything based on the photograph.

I just said it could be discussed since it was at least from Toyota. Discussion on the merits of some student project is meaningless.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by venturaII

The only reason I say no to that is that this would theoretically be a vehicle to occupy an MR2's performance and pricepoint. If it were a halo car like a Toyota version of an NSX, I could see some exotic components being used. But an MR2 could easily justify use of an effective incandescent system to keep pricing down. I see this more like a Factory Five 818 than a futuristic spacemobile from Tron.

That's why I said "depending on how far out it is". These are just coming out in high end production cars (BMW or Audi I believe). If this car is 5 years out, which I think it could be, they may be more mainstream by then and have a lot of advantages.