NA Supra was 220HP. TT was under rated at 320HP (they made more like 350HP). With BPU mods a MKIV makes 450-500whp or 500-550HP at the crank. The MKV needs to make 450-500HP to be in the same territory the MKIV was 25 years ago.
The new Supra is no longer Toyota's halo car. I'd say the...
I'm to the point now where I don't even care anymore. I've got a MKIV. I think I may end up with a GTR instead of the MK5 next to add to the collection.
Steve K>
Agreed. I wanted something to compete against the C7Z06, Gen 5 Viper, GTR, and 911 Turbo. That's not going to happen. If this is a true drivers car, lightweight (light, light!) and easily modded to 450whp or so, it will be a lot of fun to drive. Think of it as a modern RX7, but without the...
500whp in that chassis will be very fun, but........someone will always compare it to what the 2JZGTE could handle. My only issue is if it is only an auto, you may need to find someone that can beef up the transmission.
Steve
The Supra has never been a "sports car". It's a GT car that has a large enough interior, comfortable ride, and plenty of power to boot while still offering world class handling and braking. It was meant to compete against the likes of the ZR1 Corvette, Viper, Porshe 911 Turbo, etc. It appears...