I did a test drive in one of those. Because of the extra Diff in the rear the space is limited both in the back seat and the booth or trunk.
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I did a test drive in one of those. Because of the extra Diff in the rear the space is limited both in the back seat and the booth or trunk.
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I would assume $70,000 to $120,000. Im pretty sure the previous Supra's were that price
I must say, I am not at all an American car fan. That said, the Corvette is a beautifully designed car, I can't believe GM actually made this car
Beautiful piece of design work. Obviously, there’s some production-unfreindly design elements, but even those tamed down it would be a stunner.
Quite a few folks are saying the FT-1 will be the next Supra - the profile certainly looks quite a bit like the 4th Gen, and overall it has a number of styling cues from the GT2000 (from the 60’s/70s, the predecessor to the Supra).
I’m also hearing the design would allow for an inline-6 (another nod the GT2000/Supra). With Toyota’s history using an I6 and their recent partnership with BMW (the latter doing some fantastic stuff with TT I6s), I would doubt a 3.2-3.5L TT I6 at ~475HP.
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FYI, the 4th Gen Supra at the end of it’s run in 1998 was low $40Ks (they actually went down in price from the ’06 models). Terrific car, I had a one with a single turbo conversion (~650HP), lots of custom work (paint, big brakes, carbon).
I could potentially be in the market depending on the final cost. Don’t know if they’ll try to stay old Supra prices and be competitive with the 370Z, Corvette, or go more upmarket and price it to be competitive with the GTR, Porsche TT, Z06, etc.
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My Bad! I thought they were priced higher! I would assume a $50k base model with as high of a demand this car would be
Its funny, in the US, the Supra did get over $50K in the middle of the model cycle ... then there was that manual transmission skip year in 96, and when it came back in 97 (again offering an auto and the manual) it dropped like $10K (which of course pissed many folks off who had paid $50K the year before).
Yeah, it will definitely depend on the market segment theyre targeting with the FT-1/Supra Mark V
.I think they should go upmarket, limit production, dont pull any punches - the Supra was always Toyotas flagship performance vehicle.
Years [and years] ago I was at a car show event, my car was being used for a Toyota display, and a couple of folks with some inside info said (at that time) that Toyota was considering two flavors of Supra (or name TBD): one to be sold as a Toyota, NA, moderate interior, and a second flavor under the Lexus badge, TT (+100-125HP), ultra high end interior. Never came to fruition, but it looks like theyve got an interesting alternative - go big on design, power, keep the interior minimal, functional, and dont be afraid to build something with a Toyota badge and a $75K price tag (see: Nissan GTR
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it's a beautiful concept, but sadly, they won't be making it
as for dream cars:
McLaren P1
and i've always had a thing for e30 m3's and datsun 510s.
newer cars would include a Carrera GT and an R8 GT.
I'd like an RS7 as well to haul my expanding family around, our b5 s4 feels a bit small now.
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Regarding the FT-1, for production costs, I can see them basing it off the Lexus RC-F frame. Likewise I could see them dropping a turbo 4 banger a-la eco-boost Ford or possibly their V6 from their Lexus IS350 series and possibly adding forced induction to reach better MPG's for EPA standards. They'll probably also only offer their 8 or 9 speed whatever transmission that they put in the RC-F. This and the Kia coupe concept, I really hope both come out. I think the labor of Suby and 'Yota putting out the FRS/BRZ is finally paying off. People want a smaller, front engined, rwd sport coupe. Nissan pretty much had that corner to themselves with exception of the S2000 from Honda. Now we have the 370, FRS/BRZ, Genesis Coupe, and hopefully now the FT-1 and whatever Kia puts out.
ETA: Another option I haven't considered is w/ their new found partnership with Subaru, maybe they could STi it or AWD it. But I doubt a boxer motor would fit in the front, and secondly AWD would ruin the heritage of getting Toyota TRULY back in the RWD Sport Coupe segment.
ETA: Another option I haven't considered is w/ their new found partnership with Subaru, maybe they could STi it or AWD it. But I doubt a boxer motor would fit in the front, and secondly AWD would ruin the heritage of getting Toyota TRULY back in the RWD Sport Coupe segment.
Tesla Model X
1932 Ford Model B Roadster
Elio
(Not so much a dream, as I WILL own one of these as soon as I can get my hands on one)
Fisker Karma (Only in chrome, no color)
Lightning GT
Maybe an STi version? or an AWD version? The possibilities are endless with this car
My issue is I have a few LOL.
My realistic dream cars are
Triumph Stag
Audi Quattro
Then Unrealistic Dream Cars
E-type Jaguar
and believe it or not
Jeep Grand Wagoneer LOL
I'm leaving Uni soon and am swaying towards a Triumph Stag the most realistic of the bunch
modern cars never really do it for me tbh
My realistic dream cars are
Triumph Stag
Audi Quattro
Then Unrealistic Dream Cars
E-type Jaguar
and believe it or not
Jeep Grand Wagoneer LOL
I'm leaving Uni soon and am swaying towards a Triumph Stag the most realistic of the bunch
modern cars never really do it for me tbh
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My dad is obsessed with the Elio right now. He put a deposit down on one already.
