Toyota "Preparing" Hotter Supra GRMN, Says Chief Engineer

[PerformanceSound]

The Supra gr racing concept isn’t a gtr killer or went tada have replace this actual electrical engine ^^
https://theautomobilist.fr/sport-au...18-ambiance-village-201531#jp-carousel-202369

Pretty sure that electric engine is just to move the demo car around....like the FT-1 had when they would take it to cars and coffee, etc... No?

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[Guff]

Pretty sure that electric engine is just to move the demo car around....like the FT-1 had when they would take it to cars and coffee, etc... No?

I believe you are correct. However, I guess this does give us a first look at some of the structure of the chassis. I'm sure it's fairly modified, but the reinforced shock towers and big trans tunnel are interesting. Also, we can see clearly that it's a clamshell design.

 

[mrarm]

I believe you are correct. However, I guess this does give us a first look at some of the structure of the chassis. I'm sure it's fairly modified, but the reinforced shock towers and big trans tunnel are interesting. Also, we can see clearly that it's a clamshell design.

Pretty sure that electric engine is just to move the demo car around....like the FT-1 had when they would take it to cars and coffee, etc... No?

Yes, you're right.

We clearly see the push button to move the vehicle in the engine compartment.
The batteries are too small and should be placed at the back for a good distribution of the mass.

 

[PerformanceSound]

I believe you are correct. However, I guess this does give us a first look at some of the structure of the chassis. I'm sure it's fairly modified, but the reinforced shock towers and big trans tunnel are interesting. Also, we can see clearly that it's a clamshell design.]

Guff, that's a clamshell design? I mean, correct me if im wrong, but a clamshell opens with front hinges to support no?. This looks like a conventional hood with the shocks and hinges towards the firewall.

I am, however, interested in that firewall structure. Anyone else notice the beefy reinforced arch support

 

[Guff]

Guff, that's a clamshell design? I mean, correct me if im wrong, but a clamshell opens with front hinges to support no?. This looks like a conventional hood with the shocks and hinges towards the firewall.

I am, however, interested in that firewall structure. Anyone else notice the beefy reinforced arch support

I meant clamshell in the sense that the hood and fenders are one piece and the wheel well/liner is exposed when the hood is open. This style of hood is nice because you can't scratch up the fenders when you're fixing your VANOS

Previous Gen Z4 for example:

 

[PerformanceSound]

This style of hood is nice because you can't scratch up the fenders when you're fixing your VANOS

Please don’t joke about that...please. The thought of having BMW “problems” with a Supra makes me nauseous.

 

[greaseman]

I believe you are correct. However, I guess this does give us a first look at some of the structure of the chassis. I'm sure it's fairly modified, but the reinforced shock towers and big trans tunnel are interesting. Also, we can see clearly that it's a clamshell design.

Are we really this starved for new content?

 

[PerformanceSound]

Are we really this starved for new content?

This is what separates the men from the boys.

 

[greaseman]

This is what separates the men from the boys.

Which one of us are the men and which are the boys?

 

[Guff]

Which one of us are the men and which are the boys?

 

[MA617M]

you can also see the top strut tower bolts - it's macpherson strut as confirmed by the Z4

 

[MLG Tofu Shop]

you can also see the top strut tower bolts - it's macpherson strut as confirmed by the Z4

BMW's infatuation with strut suspension and Toyota didn't do anything to stop them, goddamnit.

 

[HKz]

BMW's infatuation with strut suspension and Toyota didn't do anything to stop them, goddamnit.

it isn't just BMW, this is nearly standard in the industry now...and after the success the 86 had with its struts it probably wasn't a big priority for Toyota to increase engineering costs.

 

[johnny_10196]

I mean, take for example the Corvette right? Everyone anticipates various models of Corvettes after the base launch (i.e., Z06, ZR1, etc..) because there is a HUGE market for base Corvettes that GM doesn't need to worry about sales of the base cars initially. The Supra is different, in that most (if not all) buyers who can afford to spend $60k+ on a base car will surely be scoping the top tier car, not a base car. Me personally, I could care less for a "base" or "entry level" Supra. Defeats the whole "appeal" of the car. Ask yourself this....if a MKIV Supra was still in production, would you go for the base non-turbo, or 6spd TT? It's why everyone wants a 6spd TT to this day.

The Corvette sells in huge numbers and irrelevant IMO. According to Autonews the Supra will a low production niche product; think Porsche or BMW M. Do you have facts or hard numbers about potential Supra buyers? Or are you just making up numbers and assumptions? So your argument is basically most (if not all) Porsche buyers skip the base Cayman and 911 and instead opt-out for the higher grade model? We're going down the same rabbit time and time again. Toyota isn't catering this car to just your needs. There will be plenty of people interested in a base model Supra. Just be happy that the US isn't getting the crappy 4 cylinder version. Since you brought up the NA Supra, in Japan the GE out sold the GTE models. I'm assuming other markets (beside US) are more or less roughly the same. If the MKIV Supra were still in production today I would buy a C7.

Edit: On a side note, can anyone find a break down of Cayman and 911 sales? I looked and all I can find is the total or general sale number.

 

[vb22]

Pretty sure that electric engine is just to move the demo car around....like the FT-1 had when they would take it to cars and coffee, etc... No?

Yup, to my knowledge most drive able concept cars these days use electric motors to move short distances.

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