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The i8 has dent resistant plastic skin which is reinforced by CF. The CF isn't taking the initial impact, of course it shouldn't take much for the CF to take a beating and repair costs to escalate.

Nothing against mother nature but "valuable contribution to the world" doesn't exactly scream fun to drive.

Not to mention it just makes sense given BMW's expertise with straight six engines which it seems every indication out there is the MKV will get. They showcased an engine cover for an inline 6 on the concept after all.

They don't need a focus group for the Supra, they just need to build it. The name itself will carry enough weight. For the 86, it was a totally new car. I also don't think they need a survey just to tell them just about everyone wants a turbo 6 or a V8.

I don't think the mid engined corvette is being billed as a supercar?

This is a MUST. Must live up to the 2JZ legend if it is to be called a Supra.

It will make for some really interesting competition when the Supra is (hopefully) looking towards the next generation MKVI. Mid engined Supra anyone? :headbang:

The concept is pretty big wouldn't you say? I can't find it now but I think I saw it next to another Toyota and you can tell then just how large it is. I happen to like the nose but it does protrude pretty much.

Ah that makes sense. No doubt the Supra will come with back seats anyhow. I'm guessing 10% smaller is going to come out of the overhangs which are pretty long on the concept.

You'd rather have the extra weight of the back seats so you can store your bags on it while you're out on the track? Most track rats I know are out to pull as much weight of the car as possible.

I'm surprised how many don't really like the nose. I think it's the meanest part of the car. That yellow render just makes it so much more generic looking.

Reviving the supra benefits toyota in other ways besides brand image and bragging rights also. Take the joint development with BMW - that may not have ever happened for another car. You get a big budget when you develop a car like this and the trickle down for all the R&D could benefit the 86...

:lol: 2.5L V6 making 400hp for Toyota's flagship and they will sell it at 50K+ .... sure.... Who writes this nonsense? Even for an entry level model that would be a big fail imo.

What do consider 'better' when talking about DCT vs auto? Shift speed? Durability? Ability to deal with high power? Efficiency? I'm surprised GM hasn't developed a dual clutch. They have multiple models that sell in volume that they can drop it into - Camaro and Corvette, so it's not like...

Even the new CTS-V with 640hp / 630lb-ft has just an auto tranmission. So does the Corvette. So doesn't look like GM is going to go the the dual clutch route. Hope Toyota does follow suit.

The FT-1 looks so much better than that. Either that image was done before the FT-1 came out or that's a lazy photoghopper :)

I wouldn't but probably someone that wants a super exclusive coach built collectors car. It's not my cup of tea but you know some huge muscle car fan with money to burn will pick this up and never drive it again.

All of the performance hybrids are ultra expensive is the only real issue I have with it. It would be a huge investment by Toyota since none currently exists that they could use unless the BMW/Toyota venture involves some kind of hybrid powertrain development.

Interesting, I hear more people say the opposite that they hope there is another supra turbo. Both would be nice :yes: Judging by the trend of forced induction everything I'd bet turbo is a sure thing. Whether we get an NA engine or not I would think it would be the base model unless by some...

Imagine that, the TT v6 being the "base" model. Now that's how you (re)enter a market! :headbang: