I Found this video made by an MKIV owner who outlined facts comparing the 2JZ and the B58...it's quite interesting that the motor found its way into production after Toyota solidified its partnership with BMW! I believe Toyota has had more involvement in the design of this motor than the credit...
True...the power will be easily attainable with a tune, but I'm hoping the GRMN is more of a full package in terms of proper suspension, tweeks in the active differential, weight reduction, some aero, lighter wheels, proper use of these vents ppl keep crying about, and bigger breaks.
Considering...
So everyone wanted a lightweight 430hp track monster that'll compete with a +$90k Cayman GT4 for $50k?! o_O
With inflation alone, a bare bones MKIV that most probably wouldn't hold it's own against a GT4 would be approximately $71k today
I was thinking about all the negativity surrounding the design of the MKV. When looking back at all of the previous generations, the natural progression of design was gradual until the MKIV which totally deviated from the norm of the "Supra"-esque look which seemed quite similar amongst the...
I think everyone is so thrown by BMW's involvement that they focus more on the BMW similarities than the similarities to other Toyota's/Lexus's as seen in your post! Plus, vents are similar to those found in the new Camry. Although hardware is 100% BMW, Toyota did well integrating it into their...
Thank you for your input haha! There really is a good future for this chassis...good to know! Plus, it'll be more mod friendly than the GT4...great possibilities ahead!
Being that Toyota set their eyes on the Cayman in regards to competition, it's plausible to think the GRMN model may be coming after Porsche's new Cayman GT4. This post speculates the car housing a 420HP flat 6 with a 6spd manual propelling the car to 60 in 4.0 seconds (for approximately $90k...
Based on comparison to other charity auctions...the Supra really exceeded expectations!...and the following examples are obviously cars that cost much more from the factory!...and if I'm not mistaken, VIN #0001 ZR1 C6 sold for $1-million in 2010