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Supra gets my vote! | 367 | 74.59% | |
I don't know, but its time for a new name. | 125 | 25.41% | |
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04-30-2014, 03:33 PM | #645 | ||
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(I also still wonder about the "slower" part, since there still hasn't been a P1 'ring time, though there's certainly no question that the P1 is faster around a shortish track according to most reviewers so far. I question whether the 918 might actually be faster around a long track/full race though, due to the larger battery capacity and better ability to keep the batteries charged over time) Quote:
Given that the LFA II currently only exists in rumors, and the LFA is quite a long ways in performance from cars like the P1, LaFerrari, 918, etc (or even the non-hybrid hypercars like the Huayra), I would say that this is a bit of a premature claim... |
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Based on Porsche's electric steering that some feel is worse than the 86, I'm not going to hold my breath that they 'solved' anything for regenerative brake feel. Improved yes. Even the Prius has been improved over 3 generations for brake feel. Like you say though, the two are a little different. I think saying the 918 is more designed for the street is a bit of a stretch though. If anything, the P1 probably has a more suitable and compliant street suspension with its hydraulic system that's been compared to a Rolls Royce quality ride on the MP4C. This does get to the heart of the Supra question though, what is true nature of the car intended to be? Nurburgring hero, banchmark master and dyno queen, or fast GT that's affordable, livable with good mileage? Perhaps two variations on the same theme? I wonder if that's even been decided yet. |
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04-30-2014, 05:03 PM | #647 | ||||
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no hybrid for the supra, drive up the cost
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05-01-2014, 07:29 AM | #649 |
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I see the Supra as the ultimate sportscar as the GT-R, fast but hard-core, and thus "affordable".
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05-01-2014, 07:32 AM | #650 |
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it does have a "backseat"
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Actually, the more expensive the car the less this matters because 3000 dollars of hybrid equipment added to a 15k car is a huge increase in price, but 3000 added to a 35k car is like a speaker upgrade. It's kind of funny because on expensive cars you get the best hp/dollar on some stupid mods like underdrive pulley (250 bucks for 8hp is a lot better than 1500 bucks for an exhaust), and that would be true for a hybrid system too. Porsche charges 11k for some cams and a tune for the 911 that gets you 30hp, you could modify the alternator into a motor using very good off the shelf stuff and replace the stock battery with a lithium pack for 2.5k total.
If you have an FRS and only spent 25k then a 2k upgrade for that much horsepower seems like a terrible deal though when you could toss on a turbo for not much more. There's a reason why they roll out hybrid systems in high end sports cars before economy cars |
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35k, no more like 80k.. They were not shy about that comment too.. This car is not gunning at the Z, more focused on the GTR.. So 80K +
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Well if this indeed 80K+ it will Definetly make me consider the Cayman S.
See what next spring brings and what announcements if any...
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$80k sounds way too high. Alex Shen and Kevin has said the car will be affordable and not priced higher than the Lexus RC-F.
Also a SupraForum that attending the pre unveiling at New York was supposedly told the high end model will not have a higher starting price than the $70k Lexus RCF. Quote:
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X2, I'll just wait for an official announcement from Toyota. But the guessing game is fun Last edited by vh_supra26; 05-02-2014 at 06:12 PM. |
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80K?
Looks high, but what if it is as fast as 911 GT3? |
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