Was never really designed to be, but I can see how you would feel that way.
Ultimately it's not quite premium enough, and the LC is a bit too premium, so a true modern SC would be between them IMO.
There were less R34s still, but there are nearly 3x the amount of 32s to 33s, which is a huge variance. The 32s already went way up and price after legalization, so.
That said, I want an '02 JZA80, as they were hand make after they closed the assembly line.
I have no knowledge of any other cars currently in planning or development between BMW and Toyota, but it may just be above my pay grade (likely if so).
Lexus LC succeeded the SC and could have worn the badge had things gone a little differently. I don't see the SC making a comeback anytime...
33s are gonna be money because there are far less of them despite many folks not liking the body lines.
-44,000 R32 GTRs
-16,000 R33 GTRs
-5,300 R34 GTRs
The sheer difference in volume is staggering to say the least... It's like the A70, there were a shitload of them vs the A80 (240,000 vs...
Tada is officially retired and is only on temp contract to complete the Supra.
I would be surprised if he is returning for 86 gen 2, especially given his overall health (hip issues, stressed out etc).
I personally don't think Toyota has much of a plan right now, and if I was them I'd task...
not allowed to dive into specifics as this information has not even been made available to Toyota USA, let alone dealers etc.
...but it is a Toyota spec'd motor built by BMW.
just weight most likely. your average Z4 owner doesn't care about 500hp power potential, let alone 7/800hp, so why add...
basically, Toyota said, we need a motor that will hold this power and be tunable by the aftermarket, and BMW submitted ideas and possible parts that could be used. from there, they designed a bespoke motor, but it is still essentially a BMW motor, just one that will have JZ like attributes. I am...