Yeah, I thought it was pretty shitty of him mentioning Akio. I personally believe he (just like a few other YouTube’rs with MKIV’s) are trying to see the MKV fail to drive up the resale value of their MKIV’s. Again, that’s just my view of those special folks.
I could care less about the introductory cars....I’ve said this numerous times. I want what will be out “later.” I was told that the race car would hint at something special....so, we’ll see.
I understand that....however, non of us on this forum have seen the car in person. All I’m saying is, let’s just wait another 2 days or so and see what Toyota has to offer before we criticize. The car may be lacking in one area but be amazing in another. Let’s wait, that’s all...:D
Take a close look at this pic....especially the bottom one of the FT-1. It is the same FT-1 pictured in the background with Alex Shen. Notice how much "smaller" the FT-1 looks in this pic as compared to the FT-1 in the video with Alex Shen? Same car...in two different environments. Now, the...
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I heard it's going to have 2000hp!!! Lol. Just kidding....no one knows official specs yet, and there are talks of higher performance models in the future as well.
Toyota is trying to meet everyone in the middle with the base and mid-tier models as far as transmissions by offering smooth and quiet auto transmissions to avoid complaints by the customers that will be paying good money for these cars.
That is why the top tier cars will have the "less...
Of course, but just like the MKIV TT 6spd’s, the top tier cars will get the tough-er hardware :D;). I would feel better with a highly modified car packing beefier components from the manufacturer....that’s just me.
Like I’ve said before, “think MKIV TT 6spd, but as a MKV.”
SPMS is correct....I have no affiliation with Sound Performance. Fantastic shop and Larry and his crew do amazing things with Supra's.
My username derived from a car salesman trying to sell me a car in the past by pitching the ole' "....it really has that performance sound doesn't it?"