Gaz6002 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 We'll get a lot more news about the new Supra tomorrow at the Geneva motor show. I'll post in here when the story breaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I think they are streaming the reveal live tomorrow on Facebook too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I think they are streaming the reveal live tomorrow on Facebook too. And here: https://www.toyota-europe.com/world-of-toyota/articles-news-events/2018/geneva-motorshow-2018-live We've got guys sitting down with the engineers though. Should be able to deliver a far richer story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Sounds cool Gaz.. notice the website still says 'modern racing concept' so still doesn't sound like the finished article... and I recall concepts of the LFA that came out years before its actual release and they look totally different! Case in point: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I hate the future. Such crap designs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 So basically they haven't got the new supra ready to release info to the public so they are having a massive press conference on yet another concept .... What a complete waste of everyones time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 So basically they haven't got the new supra ready to release info to the public so they are having a massive press conference on yet another concept .... What a complete waste of everyones time. Orrrr....they're really wanting the worlds attention to promote the Gazoo Racing brand so by releasing this track car first they'll get more media attention on that in addition to the headline new Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 So basically they haven't got the new supra ready to release info to the public so they are having a massive press conference on yet another concept .... What a complete waste of everyones time. Not sure its that bad... I think whats under the covers is the bones of the new Supra, but it might be a bit like them rolling out the Toms Castrol Supra and saying this is whats coming lol (bit extreme example) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chazuk Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 About time even if it is the racing example wont bmw being showing the new Z5m which will be similar just a different option of engine? I just hope its got all the latest technology DSG etc a manual would just be going backwards now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Launching a competition car before a road-going sports car is pretty normal. Audi did it with the current R8 - that had won races before anyone had driven the road car. And yes, we're seeing the racing concept. We'll get a load of new info on the road car though, I'm sure. Edited March 5, 2018 by Gaz6002 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 8:45am UK time it starts tomorrow apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Is it me or did the video show people moving the front wheels left and right by hand? That would imply it is nothing more than a big model kit. I think it a real shame they have done it this way round. I get the whole Gazoo promotion aspect, but frankly who cares about that. People want to see what you can get from the show room not online via a racing game. I do hope there will be a full spec sheet for the forthcoming road car, but I wouldn't be surprised if not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samdale Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Is it me or did the video show people moving the front wheels left and right by hand? That would imply it is nothing more than a big model kit. Did you expect them to put a guy behind the wheel who then has to sit there until the reveal?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2 MSW Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 (edited) Did you expect them to put a guy behind the wheel who then has to sit there until the reveal?? Think he's implying the relative ease at which they moved the wheels, if you have ever tried pushing a wheel with the car on the ground you will know it requires significant effort, Therefore the wheels may not be connected to anything. I dont think they are turning the wheels though simply using the spokes to move it forward Edited March 5, 2018 by T2 MSW (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus GTE Posted March 5, 2018 Author Share Posted March 5, 2018 Looks like a rolling shell, yeah. Hopefully we will get some further info confirmed as has been said. However, for the road going version it’s the equivalent car show in New York a bit later on that they have indicated they will reveal the street car. This will give us a close idea to the basic body shape if you take away the wing etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaijin Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I know what GRMN is an acronym for It still looks like German though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Did you expect them to put a guy behind the wheel who then has to sit there until the reveal?? Yup, looked odd and I'm glad I wasn't the only one to see it - Fred Flintstone wheels up front Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Sounds cool Gaz.. notice the website still says 'modern racing concept' so still doesn't sound like the finished article... and I recall concepts of the LFA that came out years before its actual release and they look totally different! Case in point: http://bobbeh.co.uk/images/NY%20Autoshow%202005/images/img_1205.jpg Thing is, we know these things have been spotted testing all over the place for some time now, so a production ready car cant be far away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 And here: https://www.toyota-europe.com/world-of-toyota/articles-news-events/2018/geneva-motorshow-2018-live We've got guys sitting down with the engineers though. Should be able to deliver a far richer story From that link: THE LEGEND RETURNS A modern racing concept signals Toyota’s commitment to bring back to market its most iconic sports car. uite indicative that its going to be more than just a concept, race only special, or a model, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 5, 2018 Share Posted March 5, 2018 Thing is, we know these things have been spotted testing all over the place for some time now, so a production ready car cant be far away. Yeah agreed, I think people were hoping to see that, not a race car model with Fred Flintstone drivetrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwilkinson Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Think he's implying the relative ease at which they moved the wheels, if you have ever tried pushing a wheel with the car on the ground you will know it requires significant effort, Therefore the wheels may not be connected to anything. I dont think they are turning the wheels though simply using the spokes to move it forward Indeed I was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 It's official then. The Supra returns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Quite like it It's just a concept though, I guess we're no further forward in finding out what the road going version will look like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Yup, just watched the stream.. shame there was no info about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nolizma Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 I like it! Although the super wide arches are probably not going to be there on the road car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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