2014 Supra

[m0nty]

Originally Posted by Kimsey47

I think they should just take the original body and put new-age tech in that classic look... The Supra is STILL one of the most striking/beautiful/futuristic looking cars out of Japan and it's not been made since 1998! So, I say, keep it classic with some new-age refinements! Perhaps a LED JDM spider???

Futuristic? The Supra is dated. Sure its classic in its design now but LFA is the shape of a modern sports car. The supra would need to mimic that. I think it'll be a hybrid 3.5V6 direct injected producing around 290kW with electric motor driving the front wheels at crawling speeds for fuel economy.

[czar07]

I dont think BMW and Toyota will be working on the Supra togeather. I think they will be working on the smaller version of the 86. I think its going to be a Z4/MR2 kind of vehicle, but who knows.

[m0nty]

They've already said they're developing a higher model. It would make perfect sense to use the new 4 or 6 series platform with Synergy Drive and direct injection. The 86 is their cheap sports car. The only way is up from there.

I don't think MR is on the radar. Too expensive and to limited in terms of functionality.

They wouldn't sign with BMW for an MR platform. BMW haven't done MR since the M1.

Supra has been shown in concept form in the FT-HS (FUTURE TOYOTA HYBRID SPORT). A larger coupe with reference to Supra. The agreement signed with BMW confirms they were already developing something. You never announce before having something at least in the works already. Its a perfect fit.

They're sharing tech, not building a specific car together. Toyota get BMW chassis development and BMW get Toyota Synergy Drive tech.

[FT86_Zero]

The TRD can be officially ordered soon.... :P

I reckon the price will be around 60K, what do you think?

[m0nty]

Originally Posted by FT86_Zero

The TRD can be officially ordered soon.... :P

I reckon the price will be around 60K, what do you think?

In Australia? They're actually standard cars converted once landed using those TRD parts. Personally I'd rather spend that money on unique mods. I could get a better package from $10k less than the NZ package.

I hadn't heard anything about it going on sale here.

[lokvo]

^So agree on these points.

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by FT86_Zero

I reckon the price will be around 60K, what do you think?

What I think is it's so far in the future that you can guess what ever you like. I am guessing it will be priced between $20 and $2,500,000.

[FT86_Zero]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

What I think is it's so far in the future that you can guess what ever you like. I am guessing it will be priced between $20 and $2,500,000.

Good guessing Captain

Apparently Toyota said there were going to be 3 sports cars. One is 86 and one is going to be cheaper than 86 and one higher which i believe is the one working with BWW (Supra).

I wonder what the cheaper one will be like lol 27k-28k driveaway?

[FT-86GOD]

Originally Posted by lemoncola

Apparently Toyota said there were going to be 3 sports cars. One is 86 and one is going to be cheaper than 86 and one higher which i believe is the one working with BWW (Supra).

I wonder what the cheaper one will be like lol 27k-28k driveaway?

whats ur source?

I do not believe they will bring out a cheaper SCION FRS/GT86/BRZ...

NO F--KN WAY.........

86, Toyota/BMW coupe (Supra), LFA...... Thats 3 right there......

[CryptiK]

Originally Posted by FT-86GOD

whats ur source?

I do not believe they will bring out a cheaper SCION FRS/GT86/BRZ...

NO F--KN WAY.........

86, Toyota/BMW coupe (Supra), LFA...... Thats 3 right there......

LFA wont be counted as a Toyota car

[m0nty]

I agree LFA doesn't count. I think Supra is a certainty and perhaps Celica built on the new Corolla platform. If Camry is any indication the new chassis development from Toyota shows that even their bread and butter chassis are better than ever. A turbo 1.6 in a low slung Scirocco style hatch would fit nicely in the range. Wishful thinking, but there's a market there. Just ask Hyundai about the Veloster Turbo.

[FT-86GOD]

Its possible.. I couldnt imagine it would be any cheaper than an 86 though.....

[m0nty]

Definitely not. Aim it squarely at a Golf GTI in terms of performance, price it in the mid $30k range and beat them on features. They really do need to cover the Veloster.