Terible news for the Supra fans

[Pink_the_Floyd]

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3165/is_2_40/ai_113644184

 

[Cosmic]

But, didn't they made a concept of the next gen. Supra?

 

[Pink_the_Floyd]

But, didn't they made a concept of the next gen. Supra?

No, that was the Hybrid car, the Toyota Volta:

400HP, 0-60 mph: 4 sec.

 

[Pink_the_Floyd]

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/volta.html


Worth a check if you'd like to know Toyota's plans.

 

[Dave A]

The Lexus LF-A (I think thats the one) that people think is the new Supra isn't, as far as I'm aware, it's a Lexus only badged car.

 

[Z32]

The Lexus LF-A (I think thats the one) that people think is the new Supra isn't, as far as I'm aware, it's a Lexus only badged car.

yep, toyota launched the lexus brand worldwide ealier this year. thats their new halo car confirmed. think acura nsx.

 

[Cosmic]

http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/volta.html


Worth a check if you'd like to know Toyota's plans.

I suggest that they should work on the rear side of the car. It's ugly as hell.
The front looks sweet thought.

 

[retsmah]

That story is almost two years old, possibly worth noting.

 

[Zardoz]

That story is almost two years old, possibly worth noting.

Yeah, what's the point of posting it???

 

[LeadSlead#2]

would it be any better if they called that new car a supra? it'd still be the same...

 

[555]

Boohoo, even though our Supra has been nothing but a pain, i would love to see a resurrection.

 

[Pink_the_Floyd]

The Lexus LF-A (I think thats the one) that people think is the new Supra isn't, as far as I'm aware, it's a Lexus only badged car.

Toyota build that car under the Lexus brand because of their succes in F1 the last years,

At first, they wanted to fit it with a 3.0L V10 engine, but since the rules in F1 has changed, it'll now be fitted with a 2.4L V8.

Still 500HP, Toyota says it should give the Ford GT some chiffers up it's ass 👍

 

[daggoth]

I heard it was going to be a 5.0 500hp V10

2.4L V8 with 500hp isn't really smart on a road car methinks.

 

[Danny]

NSX down, Supra down.

Two of Japans big three are down, so the Skyline has the new Japanese super-sport market to itself?

Honda's R variants are all well and good, but unlikely to compete with 400hp and 4WD.

 

[Famine]

It's not bad news in the slightest.

Would you prefer that the Supra lived on only in memories as the evil beast it was, or that they keep using the name on a succession of sanitised, stamped-out vom-wagons? Hell, knowing Toyota, they'll probably change the drive type 12 times, before eventually settling on FWD (Corolla joke).

 

[Danny]

Hell, knowing Toyota, they'll probably change the drive type 12 times, before eventually settling on FWD (Corolla joke).

It could be the XJ220 all over again.

 

[toyomatt84]

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m3165/is_2_40/ai_113644184

Did anyone even look at when that article was posted? Feb.1st, 2004. Not exactly current.

lookie

 

[retsmah]

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Did anyone even look at when that article was posted? Feb.1st, 2004. Not exactly current.

lookie

That story is almost two years old, possibly worth noting.

 

[Wolfe]

I agree with Famine -- although I would love to see a new Supra, I doubt it would live up to its name, and would instead be boring and infested with electronic nannies. Just look at the IS350.

 

[JCE]

It's not bad news in the slightest.

Would you prefer that the Supra lived on only in memories as the evil beast it was, or that they keep using the name on a succession of sanitised, stamped-out vom-wagons? Hell, knowing Toyota, they'll probably change the drive type 12 times, before eventually settling on FWD (Corolla joke).

100% agreed. The last gen Supra was one of the most beautiful cars in history--and with some serious performance to boot. To bring out a new version would just totally dimenish that and make the older gens cheap and there'd be less good conditioned ones for collectors to buy and more cheap ones that white teenage boys ruin.

 

[LeadSlead#2]

100% agreed. The last gen Supra was one of the most beautiful cars in history--and with some serious performance to boot. To bring out a new version would just totally dimenish that and make the older gens cheap and there'd be less good conditioned ones for collectors to buy and more cheap ones that white teenage boys ruin.

ummmmmm... every lasting car gets massive makeovers every 5-10 years... to say you wouldnt want them to remake it, is like saying you wish they'd cancel every nice car, instead of redesign it.... they redesigned supra's before, so if they do it again (regardless of a break in production) it'd be no different than when any other car company updates, like the mustang every 5 years, or the vette 6 times... change happens - even BMW's

 

[dropzone]

Hell, knowing Toyota, they'll probably change the drive type 12 times, before eventually settling on FWD (Corolla joke).

I think that is one of the worst moves from Toyota with the Corolla. I haven't driven an AE86 but the vibe from enthusiasts and owners it's a fun RWD. The closest(maybe) I've gotten to that is driving my dad's TE72(it's a 83 Corolla SR-5 liftback:the pics are not my dad's car but looks exactly like it minus the clear corners and wheels>>http://members.fortunecity.com/daytona/te72gal/brad.html). We own also a AE92(4dr) and had a AE101L(4dr) which are good to get you from A to B(minus the fun). Now Toyota killed off the MR2 and Celica, which I think was the last of their sports(y) cars. I think they're slippin and I don't see much sport coming from the Scion brand. I do not consider the Tc a Celica replacement(I just picked up a 89 GT-S and love the car).

 

[Driftster]

good.. that car was fat and ugly and lame anywho...

Especially the concept lexus with the "fans"...hahah..so stupid

 

[dropzone]

good.. that car was fat and ugly and lame anywho...

Especially the concept lexus with the "fans"...hahah..so stupid

And which car might you be talking about?? If you are talking of the Supra then you are ignorant. Even though I haven't driven one I'd regard the AE86 the best Corolla Toyota ever had, and consider it's design timeless, along with the S13 Silvia and FC3S(I'm a fan of the old school).

 

[Driftster]

Then call me ignorant, because i'm speaking of the Supra!

 

[dropzone]

Then call me ignorant, because i'm speaking of the Supra!

Do you also consider the Skyline R34 fat and ugly and lame too?

 

[Driftster]

Depends on which series?
R34? Nope..not really to my liking..to gaudy..to much of an "escalade" of cars...
I think it's lame...Fat? not really..it doesn't "look fat" like the supra does..

 

[Z32]

Depends on which series?
R34? Nope..not really to my liking..to gaudy..to much of an "escalade" of cars...
I think it's lame...Fat? not really..it doesn't "look fat" like the supra does..

its not fat! just voluptious

 

[LeadSlead#2]

it's big-boned... I don't really like Supras either... stock ones... modified, they look awesome, but stock ones can look pretty bland

 

[Pupik]

...instead be boring and infested with electronic nannies. Just look at the IS350.

So you haven't actually driven one, have you? It's still fun as could be, and you can trun off the traction control, believe it or not (there's a button marked TRAC OFF).

The "nannies" are there because every parent that buys one for thier 17-year-old is what's really looking out for thier child. These kids think they're trying out for imaginary D1 tournaments nowadays, so someone's got to look after them. The parents sure aren't, although they're quick to blame the product because Jennifer and Caleb don't drive that way when I, the parent, am around!

Long day, done ranting.