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yeah, as if they dont have enough SUVs as-is lol... CH-R, Rav 4, Highlander, 4 Runner, Sequoia, Land Cruiser, and now this thing

there's a lot of debate on the A70 as to what the correct curb weight is... my '87 turbo manual weighed 3530lbs on the scales and it now weighs just over 3300 (post weight reduction and JZ); hardtops were even lighter (~3450). I believe it was the 90-92, auto, full option cars with the 8...

^ yes, but there is a newer rear bumper (just as there was for the front) that I haven't seen yet, so im waiting on that

I think this is a great idea of what it will look like modified. I havent seen an official direct side shot like this so I can only go off what I have seen from the other views and then what the test mules are wearing. not 100% sure on the wing, but from what I know so far I dont think it will...

I've said it before, but the top spec test mule does 0-60mph in ~4sec and outlapped the top spec Z4 by a full 10sec on Spa, so I really dont think there is much to worry about lol As far as specs go, the 718 Cayman GTS is very similar to the SPX in many facets (lap times, 0-60, curb weight...

all of the test mules are running 5x120 (which also allows testing with current BMW wheels as seen); I believe this will remain the case for the production vehicle

yep, exactly ^ It was pretty shitty too because Yamaha helped design the entire motor, just like they did with the 3S (back then they didn't just work the heads slightly and slap their name on as people think, although they did do full engine development on the LF-A) to be competitive in the...

It was the 1J (JZA70) that was built specifically to compete with the RB26 (skyline), both on the circuit and off. Never happened on circuit though as Toyota pulled the A70 from Grp A in '91. The 2J benefited from the bump in displacement and a few small changes to the head, but like you said...

I've said this before, but Tada actually told me he was annoyed by the influx of people saying how the SPX needs to produce and/or handle X amount of power. He said, while tuneability is always taken into account, the goal of the car is in no way to do what the last car (mkiv) did. He was also...

that brings up an interesting idea actually; they could just put the VR30DDTT in the Z34, refresh the outside and add some more modern tech and either rename it or just roll with yet another 370 refresh (basically meaning there was a zenki, chuki, and kouki)

it looks a lot like the current render from front to rear, but you also have to remember that the render has like 19/20" wheels, it's lowered, and it's from an angle that's very pleasing. the car does have a decent front overhang, but I feel the back is more on the normal side. it's also not so...

Yeah, after all I have read they dont even seem to care much about refreshing the GTR, let alone the Z. it's arguably already too late for them to do a Z35 anyways, so even if they do create one in the future, it will likely be to resurrect the Z nameplate after its discontinued. We would have...

I commented in a few other threads that I had been told the 4cyl power level had been bumped a decent amount (I think I put my guess at around 290hp). It makes the most sense as you then have two trim levels seperated by ~100hp, different brakes, and then you get into the aesthetics. The 4cyl is...

this is true^ I was under the impression it was more of a retrofit or easy adaptation to make, but after looking into it a little more it appears it may be more of a ground up engineering exercise than I thought.

that is possible I suppose, however unlikely it may be, as I dont know the whole team and even the ones I do arent always available for my questions. one thing that is likely however is that the B58 motor has more than just Toyota D4S. that's not to say it has a Toyota designed head or...

OT: just out of curiosity, what is everyone's take on the Avalon in the Toyota line-up? Tada mentioned this car when he was in town a while back (brand new one drove by us), and I commented that it was one that always confused me a bit because it's in between the Camry and ES, but has low sales...

I'd say the ZN6 project runs about as contrary as possible to what Haros said, not to mention the chief engineer is once again Tada-san. I found it interesting how hardcore people are on the subject of the Toyota only motor (not that I would mind), so I did what I always do, I asked one of the...

there is actually some updated infomation on that, but it's somewhat ambiguous so I'm waiting to hear more ^

You are correct in this instance, but Japan is a seperate entity when it comes to these things. Another member has brought this up previously and I should have made the caveat that in Japan the Lexus/Toyota division is not as distinct. Again, this is not surprising as the two operated under one...

correct ^ GR could technically leverage its position under Akio to acquire a few engines for special projects, but it would never be a mass production thing. I've tried to illustrate this before, but Lexus specifically is VERY protective over tech it develops these days, and there is a huge...