johnny_10196
Well-Known Member
I agree with a lot of your points, but the test car does appear to be around the same size as the MKIV.I gotta say, with each new rumor that surfaces, I am getting increasingly turned off at the thought of this car being called a Supra. I am on board with this as the next Celica (hope the Celica makes a comeback as well) however. The dimensions, overall design, engine output seems to be more condussive for a reborn Celica of the modern era.
A Supra should not be the result of a cost-cutting development program but one that showcases Toyota's unparalleled performance capabilities much like what was demonstrated during the nineties. A new Toyota wearing the Supra badge should truly be an aspirational, awwinspiring low production and exclusive vehicle more in line with the performance output of the GTR or NSX ( I would like an overachieving, competitive Supra for Corvette-GTR money).
No Supra ever deserves to be given a 4-banger for its heart. Output should start around 400 hp with top end versions north of 500.
The Supra name is an icon. This car we have been teased specs for (whether real or not) does not deserve to bear the flagship, Supra moniker.
This project in recent weeks has been a letdown. The original concept appeared to have the right porportions, design language and the promise of something special.
I would hate to see the Supra name and legend tarnished with something that does not elude the greatest of accomplishments and performance. Replace the 86 with this, call it Celica and be done with it.
X2, the thought of a 4 banger "Supra"
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