400BHP Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 This weeks Auto Express (delivered today) has spy shots of the new Supra in heavy disguise on a racing track. Meet Toyota's new Supra-Car. These exclusive shots give the world its first glimpse of the firm's new sporting flagship. It will be the japanese compay's fastest model since the Supra was scrapped in the UK in 1996. And while rumours of a 480BHP replacement have been circulating for more than a year, these pictures are proof the project is finally underway. Known only as the F1 Commemoration Car in Japan, the two door prototype seen here is powered my a mighty front engined 5.0 litre V8, which will also be used in future Lexus models. The naturally aspirated unit will be mated to a six-speed auto gearbox feeding power to the rear wheels, with manual paddleshifters mounted on the steering wheel. It's also thought that hybrid technology could be used on soem vartients to boost torque, without increasing emissions. As you can see, there are no visible intakes at the front. Engineers have fitted radiators at the back, just below the makeshift taillights on this test mule. At the rear, an aerodynamic undertray and three centrally mounted exhausts hint at the newcomers performance potential. Insiders tell us that the model wont be launched until Toyota's F1 team starts to record regular podium finishes. Cynics say we'll be waiting forever, but the car will be made road-ready by 2006 pics are a bit shite, my scanner is broken so I took a picture with my camera http://img57.exs.cx/img57/3915/newsupra2006.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Auto box with paddle shift - no thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 the proper pics were on here a couple days ago....looks pretty nice though so far:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 The back end looks sweet. Hope they do some serious work to the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Are they gonna call it a SUPRA? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Originally posted by TRD3000GT The back end looks sweet. Hope they do some serious work to the front. Chris, its got a bag over its face! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRD3000GT Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Originally posted by 400BHP Chris, its got a bag over its face! OK, but I can still kind of see what the underneath shape of the bag is and it looks Uggggllllllleeeeeeeeee Like a OTT celica , actually the backend is a bit celica ish... but its still nice. C. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyJawa Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Originally posted by 400BHP Chris, its got a bag over its face! muuuuuuuust reeessssiiiissssstttttt cccoooooommmmmmeeennnttttt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 With a 480BHP NA it'll be so fookin quik you wont be seeing much of the front... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Originally posted by SkyJawa muuuuuuuust reeessssiiiissssstttttt cccoooooommmmmmeeennnttttt PMSL!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I have to do it as well...sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 shuttit you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 NM Chris.. leave the sccops to the proffessionals next time Auto box with paddle shift - no thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Originally posted by Bobbeh NM Chris.. leave the sccops to the proffessionals next time Ooooo! I love my clunky, clumsy, never find a gear manual box! I'm sure they will make a bottom of the range model with a manual box for all the 'real' drivers! COME ON, LETS HAVE IT YOU MANUAL LOVING POOFS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Its not clunky when warmed up f00 I wouldnt NOT drive the F1 style system, I'd just rather have the stick (please refrain from gay innuendo over that last comment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suprafish Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 My manuals not clunky or chunky, always find a gear, usually the one i want, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Originally posted by suprafish My manuals not clunky or chunky, always find a gear, usually the one i want, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 Ah......at last, Wonder how much its going to be though! I rekon it will be September/October 2005...just a guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 I think it looks good. I would love Toyota to have another top of the range sports car... Better start saving now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted October 14, 2004 Share Posted October 14, 2004 This is Auto "2+2=5" Express that we are talking about though, so don't get your hopes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_k Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Same pics are in this weeks Autocar. They describe it as a mid engined 5.4 liter V10 with 500hp. I feel a home inprovement loan may be in order... Cheers Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieSteve Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 mmmmmm yes I can see a trade in happening around 2006! Let's hope it's a two seater with a decent size boot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Peace Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 Someone told me they expected it to be about £80k......well thats me out if it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I really don't know why you lot are hoping for a replacement supra. Look at what the MK 4 did to the MK 3's values!!! If they never make another supra the potential for future classic is very very high. Lets face it alot of mk4's are allready half way there on classic status. The one I sold today was over 11 years old!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 They are only going to release it in when they start to get podiems in F1 well i've got plenty of time to save then about 2020 I recon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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