JamesG Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Just read this thread on Supraforums saying that Toyota is no longer planning to made a successor to the MkIV Supra. Don't know whether it's true or not... http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=163053 James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timwildman Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Good! All the pictures didn't look all that good. and no turbo(s) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Hmm not completely true. I was talking to a guy yesterday who worked for Toyota and Lexus. He said they were actually working on the new supra, and that it'll be released when Toyota scores well in F1. (I presume a 1st place?) The engine would be the lexus 4.3 V8, but with hybrid twin turbos added. Standard 550BHP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Adam Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Just read the thread. It's all getting a bit heated over there....handbags at dawn:p Hey the concept car looks like it's straight out of Back To The Future II Majorally OTT:baa: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Adam Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Not quite sure on what to believe. I'll believe it when I see it. Handed down information is to unreliable. I bet the chiefs at Toyota would have quite a laugh read some of the posts. If they do go ahead with the V8 bi turbo's I can't see very many coming in to this country. They didn't make many UK 3Ltrs let alone 4.3 V8's! Must be aimed at the American market as the supe conquered the states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 AutoExpress hinted that the next MR2 platform will also be used for a larger sports flagship (possibly dual fuel) - the word Supra was also mentioned.... time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Cargill Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Originally posted by MfS Hmm not completely true. I was talking to a guy yesterday who worked for Toyota and Lexus. He said they were actually working on the new supra, and that it'll be released when Toyota scores well in F1. (I presume a 1st place?) The engine would be the lexus 4.3 V8, but with hybrid twin turbos added. Standard 550BHP. I don't think it's anything to do with the Supra, different, very hi-tech using F1 knowledge. Possibly in the style of the McLaren F1 of that Yamaha that was made a few years ago. Note that the Supra race car now uses a version of the Lexus V8. Is your mate at Burgh Heath? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoistyturbo Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 From going to a few toyota meetings I know they're won't be another car to be called a "supra". It is true they are making a sports car but it will be a V8, with no turbos. Also they are making an mr2 and a celica hybrid, such as the prius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesG Posted January 15, 2004 Author Share Posted January 15, 2004 I think it will be a great shame if Toyota don't make another Supra. For as long as I can remember (not very long!) Toyota have had three sports cars in their line up - the MR2, Celica and Supra. In my family we've had 4 cars from that range If they don't build another Supra, we'll all have to defect and buy Skylines James. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by MfS He said they were actually working on the new supra, and that it'll be released when Toyota scores well in F1. Fook me, we're in for a long wait then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seb Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 When I was at the canary wharf motor expo last year, before I had the Soop, I asked a guy at the Toyota stand if there would be another one, and he said unlikely. I said what a shame it's awesome, to which he replies 'have you driven the new mr2?' I say no, and he says you're missing out. I would love to find him this year and say 'have you ever driven a Supra?' Seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by Seb I would love to find him this year and say 'have you ever driven a Supra?' Seb PMSL ......... good one seb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I've also heard that there will be a new Toyota sports car launched when the F1 team sees some success, as has been said using the 4.3L engine from the Lexus, but non-turbo so it conform to US emissions. TRD have apparently already produced a supercharger kit for the 4.3L engine which increases power to around 550bhp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trooper Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Toyota would be crazy not to produce a high end sports car. Whether it's called a Supra or not, they really need some glamour and the current Soarer is simply too boulevard (and ugly) to do that sufficiently well. The MR2 is just another roadster and the Celica is too ordinary and mundane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GavinL Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 No offical comment from Toyota ....no car How many more years is this going to do the rounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lust2luv Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Originally posted by JamesG If they don't build another Supra, we'll all have to defect and buy Skylines James. You obviously haven't seen the latest Skyline design! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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