Toyota engineers managed to make a V10 the size of a V8 and the weight of a V6 in the LFA. They are very capable of making a V6 as light as a 4 cylinder....if they wanted to. Sure, the Supra wouldn't have been an LFA....but the whole point of the LFA was an exercise in engineering....we all know this. The LFA was an exercise to show off the latest in technology; engineering, material, electronics, engines, etc... I have driven the LC (as a matter of fact a white one at a dealer in Glenview) and let me tell you, it feels very much like a high-end sports car and could be a great platform for a Supra. Sure the suspension is softer, the steering is numb and artificial, and the overall ride is Lexus smooth and quiet...but that is what you pay for in a Lexus...all the creature comforts. Strip all the luxury and complicated suspension bits, put in a lighter six cylinder, and give it a basic interior with simple technology and yes it can be in the 3600lb range.
There is nothing wrong with having a 3600-3800lb car, absolutely nothing wrong with that. However, a suitable engine should obviously be considered. A 450hp+ version of the LS500 V6TT is very possible and could propel the LC’s reworked chassis to some pretty impressive numbers. Again, im not saying they need to use all the Lexus “goodies” which happen to make up a substantial portion of the LC’s weight....im saying they could have engineered the LC’s platform in a more basic form to accommodate the Supra’s requirements. Lexus cars (all Lexus cars) weight alot because of their super high quality interiors and parts. If alot of that fluff was replaced with “cheaper” maybe lighter materials, they can get away with a mid 3000lb (3600-3800lb) car. Carbon fiber; hood, roof, trunk, fenders, fancy seats, and fancy trim alone would shave off a few hundred pounds easily. What’s wrong with a 450hp+ 3600lb car nowadays? I don’t see a problem with a 3500lb 94’ Supra Turbo with 320HP having a problem selling on the used market today. Remember, this would be a pure sports car, not a luxury GT! They did it with the SC and Supra back in the 90’s....they can do it again now!
I don't think its as easy as you think to just shed 600 or so pounds without using a bunch of exotic materials. A lot of things that are heavy on the car can't be changed, sure there are the Lexus add on's but with all that is required in a car these days, and especially what Toyota puts standard on any vehicle. I highly doubt you can take off those sort of numbers. 600 is a lot of weight, especially when you are trying to make the car cheaper, not more expensive (Than the LC).
That looks good! I’m definitely not digging the side vents though....at least that style of side vents.I have this on the rendering thread as well, but here you go.
Thanks, yeah I kind of feel the same way, but it does look a little better without the lines. I'm thinking once the car comes out someone should take it to the body shop and have them bondo the door with the fake panel, and a light spray to blend everything together.
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The door looks so much better as one whole piece. Toyota has found a way to make fake vents look even more cheesier.Thanks, yeah I kind of feel the same way, but it does look a little better without the lines. I'm thinking once the car comes out someone should take it to the body shop and have them bondo the door, the fake panel and a light spray to blend everything together.
