New supra gossip

Motor Authority: New Toyota Supra sounds like it has a V-6. http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwo9Km9Ck

Forgive if its a repost. Back end looks terrible. Too much Z4 in there

Just seen the article in Autocar magazine out today aswell... Iv not partaken in any of these debates as always been thinking its just rumours but wonder if there is actually something in this now....

It's a BMW - probably the Z5

Now stop this silliness

^ What he said... lets for the love of god hope so!

It's a BMW - probably the Z5

 

Now stop this silliness

While I hope you're right, it doesn't sound like a straight 6 engined BMW

Whilst we are on the subject of silliness here's another one - http://www.teamimports.com/2016/07/new-toyota-supra-with-twin-turbo-lexus.html

I saw a few of the new lexus RC Models on the road (BMW 4 Series coupe rivals), look stunning ; the Lexus LC to me looks like a modern day Supra , V8 powered

In the flesh I reckon the LC model is jaw dropping impressive

I won't believe anything until it comes direct from Toyota.

Autocar

http://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?f=123&t=1803231&hilit=autocar

Autocar

http://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?f=123&t=1803231&hilit=autocar

Thanks! Sounds promising , just hope the styling is like the FT1

Article said shared platform with the z5. 2.0 turbo from the is200t, new 3.5 v6 turbo and a 4wd hybrid

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Article said shared platform with the z5. 2.0 turbo from the is200t, new 3.5 v6 turbo and a 4wd hybrid

Pete posted the link to download the PDF

I've not seen a Toyota with a shark fin aerial so my money's on a BMW

Bring this on please. I hope it looks like the FT-1 or my money is going 911 or F type R.

H.

my money is going 911 or F type R.

I'm really trying...but still finding it so hard to love the 911...except the ones I have no hope of ever affording.

I'm really trying...but still finding it so hard to love the 911...except the ones I have no hope of ever affording.

House sale has fallen through twice in the last 4 months otherwise I would the there now. Always thought he 991 would be my choice but the F type is really pressing my buttons. I just hope they temp me with an FT-1 just to ruin my decision making process.

H.

Toyota GB group stopped by the Supra NEC stand at last weekends classic car show and did mention the new MkV. I asked if it would have a BMW derived engine and they said it wouldn't, that it'd be a Toyota drivetrain. They were cagey on aspects so it could be something whacky like a hybrid coming out. Said the launch date would be Spring to Summer 2018.

They also said they really regret selling (for charity) their UK museum Castrol liveried Supra two years ago and that anyone with a stock or near stock Supra MkiV TT6 (especially in white) should be locking it up, wrapping it in bubble wrap and only bringing it out once a year for its MOT test. They clearly don't know Supra owners very well.

They clearly don't know Supra owners very well.

Did you have a word with them about constant price hikes and discontinuing parts?

Did you have a word with them about constant price hikes and discontinuing parts?

No, they were being so complimentary about my car I couldn't bring myself to do that. Guess I got suckered into being nice.

If the new Supra is anything less then a competitor to the GTR it will be a fail in my opinion.

It needs to punch above its weight like the mkiv Supra did.

It will be so hard to produce such an iconic car again. I think it will be the definition of mediocrity.

I don't think Toyota know how to build a sports car these days. The GT86 showed just how out of touch they are.

..and I would suggest it will struggle to beat a GTR unless awd?

I think Hybrid (or at least a hybrid option like in Lexus SUV's) is inevitable.

I have low expectations for the New Supra , where's the air management of the FT1 , stunning Wing mirrors, rear active spoiler with twin Aluminum pneumatic Struts!

As Toyota is not considered a premium brand in comparison to BMW , they will be out stage by the Z5 ; Lexus will be the comparison model

I can see it looking like the Hyundai Coupe , performance wise , 400hp is mediocre in today's market for a flag ship performance car ; based on today's engineering , European engines/ drive train is rarely over engineered

If they do have a 4wd model , it has to compete against the GTR

Who would be the first person to buy one and drop a 2JZ in it

They also said they really regret selling (for charity) their UK museum Castrol liveried Supra two years ago and that anyone with a stock or near stock Supra MkiV TT6 (especially in white) should be locking it up, wrapping it in bubble wrap and only bringing it out once a year for its MOT test. They clearly don't know Supra owners very well.

This makes me chuckle. They have plenty of people out there to ask.. if only they would come on this forum