It has been confirmed, MKV supra on the way
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Originally posted by Nikon
I don't know where you get the idea that a prototype of it is driving around. Toyota & Lexus never put VINS on their prototypes, so they aren't legal to drive. You can tell if it's a prototype by the driver's door jam. There will be a light colored stamp metal riveted to the B-pillar or door edge with "Px" on it (where x is the number of the prototype).
Toyota and Lexus have almost always been very secretive of their cars in development and the only pics of them usually only come out about 6 months in advance of when they debut.
I didn't even know what the Lexus RX330 looked like until two months before it came out, and I was the damn inventory manager. The GX470 was almost the same way, except they had one for us to all look and touch at a Lexus Ride & Drive.
If they were to release the Supra, it would most likely be on the same chassis as the Lexus SC430 (this would explain the V
like it's always been. The only picture out of all the prototypes I've seen on the internet that even comes close to the current SC is ...
The next Supra will in fact NOT have an inline 6 engine. Toyota will be replacing all inlines for V-formation engines when each model's redesign come up (as of March 23rd, 2004).
If the next Supra is not on the current SC chassis, expect it to probably be based on the Toyota FXS concept car chassis and to also expect the SC to follow shortly afterwards.
I don't know where you get the idea that a prototype of it is driving around. Toyota & Lexus never put VINS on their prototypes, so they aren't legal to drive. You can tell if it's a prototype by the driver's door jam. There will be a light colored stamp metal riveted to the B-pillar or door edge with "Px" on it (where x is the number of the prototype).
Toyota and Lexus have almost always been very secretive of their cars in development and the only pics of them usually only come out about 6 months in advance of when they debut.
I didn't even know what the Lexus RX330 looked like until two months before it came out, and I was the damn inventory manager. The GX470 was almost the same way, except they had one for us to all look and touch at a Lexus Ride & Drive.
If they were to release the Supra, it would most likely be on the same chassis as the Lexus SC430 (this would explain the V
like it's always been. The only picture out of all the prototypes I've seen on the internet that even comes close to the current SC is ...The next Supra will in fact NOT have an inline 6 engine. Toyota will be replacing all inlines for V-formation engines when each model's redesign come up (as of March 23rd, 2004).
If the next Supra is not on the current SC chassis, expect it to probably be based on the Toyota FXS concept car chassis and to also expect the SC to follow shortly afterwards.
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so any hints as to a release date? payments are up on my WRX in 2007. if the right car is out before that, i'd have no problem stepping up, but i can't see driving around in my WRX after i've paid it off. car payments 'til the day i die, or at least until i can afford to buy all my cars with cash.
and the guy said the V8 was very capable under boost, but did you take that as it would come stock with FI, or is this something that it 'could' handle for aftermarket? i like the idea of a turbo V8, but not a NA V8.
and the guy said the V8 was very capable under boost, but did you take that as it would come stock with FI, or is this something that it 'could' handle for aftermarket? i like the idea of a turbo V8, but not a NA V8.
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Originally posted by SupraKid
...and YES there is a MKV driving around in California with a MFG. plate whether you think so or not.
...and YES there is a MKV driving around in California with a MFG. plate whether you think so or not.
Originally posted by SupraKid
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There is a prototype driving around CA right now, a fellow supra owner has already put some miles on the GT model..... everything is on the hush for now... but its interesting to see that all the rumors are becoming reality
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There is a prototype driving around CA right now, a fellow supra owner has already put some miles on the GT model..... everything is on the hush for now... but its interesting to see that all the rumors are becoming reality
And even if your source worked at the regional office, there is no way in hell even they would get to "... put some miles on the GT model" if it hasn't been announced yet.
Toyota has NEVER let any prototype or concept cars out on the road. Especially in the United States.
Ever heard of the elementry game called 'Telephone' where everyone sits in a line and something said had to be passed through everyone to the last person? It's just smoke being blown up your ass.
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Originally posted by Nikon
Remove your head from ass.
If someone like you thats completely across the United States and does not work for Toyota got told this, then how the fuck is it "on the hush for now"?
And even if your source worked at the regional office, there is no way in hell even they would get to "... put some miles on the GT model" if it hasn't been announced yet.
Toyota has NEVER let any prototype or concept cars out on the road. Especially in the United States.
Ever heard of the elementry game called 'Telephone' where everyone sits in a line and something said had to be passed through everyone to the last person? It's just smoke being blown up your ass.
Remove your head from ass.
If someone like you thats completely across the United States and does not work for Toyota got told this, then how the fuck is it "on the hush for now"?
And even if your source worked at the regional office, there is no way in hell even they would get to "... put some miles on the GT model" if it hasn't been announced yet.
Toyota has NEVER let any prototype or concept cars out on the road. Especially in the United States.
Ever heard of the elementry game called 'Telephone' where everyone sits in a line and something said had to be passed through everyone to the last person? It's just smoke being blown up your ass.
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I could see a GT running around in cali heavily camo'ed. Announce it then release it about a month before hand and watch nissan go into panic mode:o . This would be interesting the if it does end up being a TTV8 because Nissan certainly has the ammo to respond in the form of the VK56DE.
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Originally posted by Clifford
If it's not a ttv8 im going to cry, becuase then itll be like one of the only import 8cylinders out there, at least i think so...sport compact wise, not trucks
If it's not a ttv8 im going to cry, becuase then itll be like one of the only import 8cylinders out there, at least i think so...sport compact wise, not trucks
Never thought the Supra was all that, but that 2JZ engine was a very nice piece of engineering. I hoped Toyota would stick with the I-6 in keeping with the Supra tradition, it would be as if Ferrari started building 4 cylinders. But then again, the i-Force V8 in the Tundra is a stout piece as well; that thing under boost would be a monster.
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Originally posted by ponchoV8
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Never thought the Supra was all that, but that 2JZ engine was a very nice piece of engineering. I hoped Toyota would stick with the I-6 in keeping with the Supra tradition, it would be as if Ferrari started building 4 cylinders. But then again, the i-Force V8 in the Tundra is a stout piece as well; that thing under boost would be a monster.
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Never thought the Supra was all that, but that 2JZ engine was a very nice piece of engineering. I hoped Toyota would stick with the I-6 in keeping with the Supra tradition, it would be as if Ferrari started building 4 cylinders. But then again, the i-Force V8 in the Tundra is a stout piece as well; that thing under boost would be a monster.
The replacement for the 2JZ in the next Lexus GS 300 will be a 3L V6 pumping out 245hp and 228tq. The V8 from the current GS430 is being carried over. So we know Toyota's going to have that much by this spring.
From the RUMORS I've been hearing so far, the next IS will use the same 3L engine as well as a possible 3.5L V6 turbo and 4.3L V8, either anchored to a six-speed automatic or manual, and will be available in sedan, coupe, and convertible configurations. All of which could have the possibility of AWD, but so far that's just on everyone's wish list. We'll see when they announce it.
The possible 3.5L V6 turbo in the IS would be coming from the next Toyota Avalon.
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Originally posted by SupraKid
Secondly, Elliot is not an example of a supra owner, hes a ricer who got lucky to have a supra..... if we are talking about the same elliot with the flaky ass paint... what a disgrace. He came out to the last meet with..........ONE side skirt.....and 10 different colors all over his car.
Secondly, Elliot is not an example of a supra owner, hes a ricer who got lucky to have a supra..... if we are talking about the same elliot with the flaky ass paint... what a disgrace. He came out to the last meet with..........ONE side skirt.....and 10 different colors all over his car.
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