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11-03-2006, 09:11 AM | #1 |
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Supra Decendent to Debut at NAIAS (Detroit Auto Show)
Allright! Can't wait to see it!
Supra's decendent will come equipped with hybrid power Posted Nov 3rd 2006 9:27AM by Damon Lavrinc Filed under: Detroit Auto Show, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Japan, Lexus, Toyota It's been entirely too long since Toyota offered a credible sports car in its line up. Instead, they've rested on their laurels and let the MkIV Supra keep the Toyota performance idea alive for close to a decade. With the development of the Lexus LF-A, it's certain that Toyota's high-end car line will get a viable GT car, but what of the father-company? According to AutoExpress, a new hi-po sports car is on its way, which draws inspiration from the LF-A and will likely be equipped with the Lexus GS450h's hybrid setup. The 3.5-liter V6 produces around 340 HP and should dispatch the sprint to 60 in under five seconds. That, coupled with a seven-speed sequential box, should strike an interesting balance between sporty acceleration and above average fuel economy. AutoExpress has said that the 30-MPG sports car will likely be shown at this year's Detroit Auto Show and will be priced to compete with Nissan's new GT-R. [Source: Peter Lyon/AutoExpress] http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au..._a_hybrid.html
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Your right, though that a 340hp RWD car isn't going to compete with the GTR's 450-500, on paper, but it could be a much lighter vehicle.
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i'm interested to see what they come up with...the styling in the link above made me puke in my mouth when i saw it, hopefully that's nothing what it will look like if this is true...
340hp in a mr2 sized car would be fun
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I hate the middle grill. It looks like an Alfa. There's a reason the Subby is getting rid of that style grill so quick.
But again, that is just a artist rendering, not an official design from Toyota.
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looks like a couple of the evolution concepts I've seen.
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I can see it TRYING to compete...but NISSAN FTW!!!!
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Looks sorta like a pimped out Solaris in a way to me. Not too bad!
Not sure why Toyota would bring this hybrid out as competition for the GTR in price range...so what the hell is the new Supra going to compete with then? 500 bhp 4.8L V10 engine! If this hybrid is going to be the same price range to compete with the GTR, imagine how much the new supra would be priced at? DAMN!!!$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 4
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i just showed that write up to my bf he said thats not half way true. the new supra will be powered by toyotas new 3uz v8 as of right now it's going to be offered as both coupe and vert. but yes there will be a hybrid version of the supra but not untill 2009
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DP_Michelle G: That picture is of the the new Toyota supercar, not the Supra. The picture is of the "son of the supra".
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This months Road & Track just arrived in the mail and has the Toyota sports car on the cover. Hybrid with 0-60 of 4.0 seconds. Meant to slot in where the Supra left for Gen Xers hitting 40.
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Is this the same pic?
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hmmm imagine the chassis flex heheheh kidding
i wish they would jus produce a coupe version of the IS350 and just compete with the G35 series. http://www.benlevy.com/auto/show/cas06/is350.jpg So is this car like a model below the supra? then they will come out with a new supra as their flagship sports car? then produce a new celica as well? Are we gonna end up with the $40k Japanese sports cars of the 90s again? i woulda loved to see styling taken from the 2000gt but then again it looks like a z
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I don't believe so. At least the 350 does not.
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