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A new article from Autoguide claims the Supra is debuting in 2017.....
A few noteworthy rumors here:
- Appeal to the masses
- Front engine, RWD
- Lightweight model with abundant aluminum and carbon fiber
- Low stance and profile
- Supercharged BMW engine, a variation of 3.0L inline 6 (around 400hp)
- Goal: 0-6 in 4 secs / 155mph top speed
- under 30,000 euros
A few noteworthy rumors here:
- Appeal to the masses
- Front engine, RWD
- Lightweight model with abundant aluminum and carbon fiber
- Low stance and profile
- Supercharged BMW engine, a variation of 3.0L inline 6 (around 400hp)
- Goal: 0-6 in 4 secs / 155mph top speed
- under 30,000 euros
The joint sports car project between BMW and Toyota is rumored to make its debut in 2017.
While few details on the project have been revealed so far, some info has surfaced that should be considered rumors for the time being. But according to an inside source with BMW speaking to German publication AutoZeitung, the project won’t be a supercar, but rather “an innovative and emotional athlete for larger production.” In other words, a sports car that will appeal to the masses rather than the select and prestigious few. It will be a lightweight model sporting plenty of aluminum and carbon fiber and will use a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout.
The vehicle will have a very low stance and profile, and currently the team is favoring a supercharged powerplant from BMW, a variation of its 3.0-liter inline-six engine churning around 400 hp. The collaboration hopes to produce a sports car that can accelerate to 62 mph in around four seconds while having a top speed of 155 mph.
Naturally, Toyota’s variant will come onto the market cheaper at under 30,000 Euros while BMW’s version will command a premium of at least 5,000 to 10,000 Euros more. But expect plenty more luxury and technology in the BMW variant while the Toyota one might appeal more to hardcore sports car enthusiasts not looking for all the bells and whistles.
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