Marcus GTE Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 https://twitter.com/toyotagb/status/963184692253151232 https://twitter.com/toyotamotorcorp/status/963184704739450880 THE LEGEND RETURNS--At 2018 Geneva Motor Show, a modern racing concept signals Toyota’s commitment to bring back to the market its most iconic sports car. Come and join Toyota’s Press Conference on March 6th at 9:45 in hall 4. #genevamotorshow #racing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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evinX Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Follows the FT1 rear lights, expected a curved wing. Long live the MKIV that cant even be beaten by its successor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I wonder if theyre going to surprise us all by showing us a production ready road car along side a race variant. The development car/s are too far along for it to be just a concept now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonR24 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 (edited) Saw this on Facebook and i have to say I'm excited. This is the only new car I've actually been excited to see. Anyone else thinking of going to see this? Edited February 13, 2018 by JasonR24 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorruptSapphire Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I wonder if theyre going to surprise us all by showing us a production ready road car along side a race variant. The development car/s are too far along for it to be just a concept now.This makes sense from the silhouette as the uprights to the wing go down past the line of the boot. Either way 6th of March can't come soon enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Style Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Couldn't have picked a better day of the year for it, my birthday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I can't get beyond its a BMW wearing stockings rather than socks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 [ATTACH=CONFIG]225541[/ATTACH] Definitely the BMW mash up thing looking at the rear window and roof line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Thankfully the teaser pic indicates what ive thought all along; the disguise panels made the test cars look much more ungainly than the finished product will be. Looks like it will have some very curvy rear haunches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_bandido Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I hope the back comes out looking a lot more FT-1 than those test cars seem to show. In fact, if the whole thing comes out looking like an FT-1, I'd be quite happy. I'd also be quite happy if they have a stupid version with the twin turbo v8 that's going into the LC-F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I've been checking in to the forum every now and then for updates on the MkV. Looks like its finally going to happen. I'm interested in the final specs for the UK market. Looks like there will possibly be 3 models to choose from, 1st option (hairdresser model) looks like its a 240bhp 4-pot 2L single-turbo at around £40k (silly price for a 4-cylinder engine) - auto box only. 2nd option looks like its a 335bhp 6-pot inline twin turbo at around £55k - auto first then manual box version later arriving. 3rd option -very sketchy at the moment (supposedly the flagship model - but doesn't make sense to me) - may be a Lexus 450bhp V6 hybrid at around £65k - auto only. Can't find any info on the differential, but I am guessing it will be a silly electronic lock effort rather than a proper mechanical LSD. And likely open diff on the hairdresser version. (sources : from various websites on google search) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Cant see them developing a straight 6 and a v6 version myself. I would suspect an inline 4 and an inline 6, both shared (to some extent) with the z4. I wouldnt discound a 4 cylinder hybrid, Volvo use these to very good effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACsupra Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 If feel if anything, doesn’t matter how good or bad the new cars are received it will show exactly how on point they were with the MKIV I sincerely hope that it sets new ground and doesn’t just “fit in”. Anyone remember the anticipated new NSX? I bet not! Still people would want the original.. Either way the MKIV will benefit from a good or bad car and should push residuals even stronger.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock on Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 .https://www.pistonheads.com/news/japanese-cars/toyota-teases-new-supra-again/37547 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJI Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Cant see them developing a straight 6 and a v6 version myself. I heard rumour it was a re-design on the existing Lexus 3.5 V6. But rumours have been going round since day one for this new car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Its hard to tell how they can make that roofline with a targa, the wheel base and body height look too gt86 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blythmrk Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Looks like a bmw to me. I don’t think the Mkiv will ever be overshadowed it will take something very special for me to alter my view maybe I am Mkiv biased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripped_fear Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 .https://www.pistonheads.com/news/japanese-cars/toyota-teases-new-supra-again/37547 /QUOTE] Every shot i see like that last picture with the open front bumper I fall head of heals in love with it, not a fan of the f1style divided bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j_jza80 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Looks like a bmw to me. I don’t think the Mkiv will ever be overshadowed it will take something very special for me to alter my view maybe I am Mkiv biased! It is unlikely that such a ridiculously over-engineered car will ever be produced again, especially one as brilliamt and good looking as the mk4 Supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I keep saying. If it looks like the FT-1 and can be knocking out around 400Hp, I will get one. I think after what happened with the GT86 launch, they put up all these pretty pictures and then eventually put out something terribly average looking and under powered. I have a feeling this will happen again and I for one will lose faith with Toyota's approach to retaining, dyed in the wool supporters. Let's face it, the replacement for the MKIV is probably about 5 -10 years overdue. I really hope this is not the case and they follow through with the hopes that they have raised. H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaijin Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Can’t remember where I saw it : but the US site had digitally removed all of the camouflage From the current spy shots Don’t know why but to me it looked like a Mazda I’m just glad I have a Mkiv Don’t cock it up Toyota Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rider Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 From what we can tell, the information, revealing specs such as output, curb weight and vehicle dimensions, is legit. Power will come courtesy of 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 335 hp and 332 lb-ft of torque, plus 37 lb-ft of overboost. Power will be directed to the rear wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox. As we previously reported, a manual will not be an option, though it could be offered on the also upcoming new BMW Z4, the new Supra’s platform mate. With a wheelbase measuring 97.2 inches, a length of 172.4 inches, 73 inches in width, and a height of 50.8 inches, the new Supra is quite similar in size to its immediate predecessor. In fact, the new car is a bit smaller. Length wise it’s shorter by 5.4 inches and the wheelbase is also 3.2 inches shorter. However, the new car is 0.6 inches taller and 1.7 inches wider than before. Weight wise, the leaked specs indicate a curb weight of 3,284 pounds. Its non-turbo predecessor tipped the scales at 3,329 pounds while the turbo Supra weighed a more hefty 3,461 pounds. Do the quick math and the new Supra is 177 pounds lighter than the last Supra turbo. Lastly, the new Supra will wear a set of 225/50R-17 rubber up front and 255/45R-17 at the rear. We’ll be on hand for the official Supra debut at Geneva in just a few weeks’ time, so stay tuned for more details and, hopefully, additional teaser images. Not much power progress in 25 years, Clarkson wont like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formatzero Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 In a motoring press interview the head man at Toyota said the most important thing was for the new car to appeal to existing Supra owners,time will tell.Also wonder if it will be badged GAZOO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendo11 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 In a motoring press interview the head man at Toyota said the most important thing was for the new car to appeal to existing Supra owners,time will tell.Also wonder if it will be badged GAZOO That's make sense since Gazoo is the modern day TRD in a roundabout way. Great marketing sticking a BGW on the pic, they definitely know who the fanboys are! Looking forward to seeing it but I think it'll end up being pretty underwhelming compared to the FT-1 concept. Expecting a slightly pumped up GT86. Hope I can eat my words. Engine wise I'm sure I read about a 2.0 entry level option followed by a 3.4 330bhp(ish). Not long to go...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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