Interview Questions for Detroit from the Fans

[Lexusisf]

When will the first ones arrive at North America dealers?

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[A70TTR]

Will the interior be using a BMW infotainment system, or a system and layout designed by Toyota?

spyshots showed full bmw gear as far as that goes, right down to the touchpad thing or whatever that is.

 

[johnny_10196]

Will there be a behind the scenes documentary?

 

[Lexusisf]

spyshots showed full bmw gear as far as that goes, right down to the touchpad thing or whatever that is.

Yes you can see the round silver dial in the interior shots... I like the BMW ones....some of the Lexus ones with the touchpad are not very good...

 

[gymratter]

will Lexus get its own version of this joint project? aka new Lexus SC!

 

[Lexusisf]

Its almost time for Geneva! Reports are saying only the racing concept will be at Geneva; while the street version will make a debut later in March at New York. Is anyone going? I'm sure SupraMKV.com will be at both auto show. Also Guff has said he will be at New York, so lets put together a new list of Q&A from the fans and enthusiasts for a Toyota official to answer. So if you could ask Toyota a question or comment what would it be?

Actually just wanted to high five your comment
“Its almost time for Geneva!”

 

[Blupra]

Three questions....

1. What are engine and transmission options? (Other specs would be nice, like weight)

2. When will it be available in US?

3. What’s the pricing?

Bonus... any chance at a 2+2? (I think the answer is no, but just checking).

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

If a manual isn't going to be offered, then will Toyota at least entertain the idea of a DCT?

 

[A70TTR]

will Lexus get its own version of this joint project? aka new Lexus SC!

LC = new SC + $40k

... you're welcome

 

[gymratter]

LC = new SC + $40k

... you're welcome

too big for my taste and the LC reminds me of the SC300/400. i would like to see something along the lines of a drop-top SC430. i have a thing for convertible.

 

[A70TTR]

jokes aside, I rationalize the LFA as the actual modern Supra because development began right as the A80 chassis was being phased out ('00), and the LC is the sister car just like the A80/Z30 were. both of them were also designed to showcase the cutting edge of tech and refinement just as their predecessors did.

my issue is that the LFA development was actually restarted 3x, hence the insane sticker price they ended up having... that was supposed to be a car half that price lol

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

1. I'm wondering if there were any challenges when working with the Germans? Did both companies have similar goals, or where they worlds apart and had to meet in the middle?

2. Were there any delays in the joint venture like there was in the case of the 86 & BRZ?

 

[gymratter]

jokes aside, I rationalize the LFA as the actual modern Supra because development began right as the A80 chassis was being phased out ('00), and the LC is the sister car just like the A80/Z30 were. both of them were also designed to showcase the cutting edge of tech and refinement just as their predecessors did.

my issue is that the LFA development was actually restarted 3x, hence the insane sticker price they ended up having... that was supposed to be a car half that price lol

sorry to go off topic, but someone here mention that the LFA was suppose to be a V8 aluminum body Toyota with a price tag of $100k-$150k. however, the project got hijacked by the Lexus division. is there any truth behind that, or was that just some silly online rumor?

 

[Guff]

sorry to go off topic, but someone here mention that the LFA was suppose to be a V8 aluminum body Toyota with a price tag of $100k-$150k. however, the project got hijacked by the Lexus division. is there any truth behind that, or was that just some silly online rumor?

That is incorrect. The LFA was Tanahashi's project from the very beginning.

 

[Haros]

Are there any plans for serious aftermarket support in the vein of grassroots racing as with honda and it's HPD.
They go as far as supplying crate motors ( including the new TYPE R) reinforced chassis seperately or as a package and everything in between.

Toyota has done this in small samples in Japan, but nothing serious in NA. Will this change?

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