Modal170
Well-Known Member
Didn't all the Toyota Engineers upgraded to Lexus?I agree, Toyota is heavily investing in the Lexus brand. In the end though, all Toyota and Lexus cars are under the Toyota umbrella, and sourcing engineering, parts, and manufacturing would be much easier than going with BMW across the pond. I know there were probably some politics involved dealing with trade between BMW and Toyota on Hybrid system and such, but a Supra should not have been the "byproduct" of that trade deal. Maybe an updated GT-86, or a MR-2 successor, but a Supra should have been 100% Toyota. Most of what makes Lexus cars so pricey is the creature comforts....the base foundation of Lexus cars are well within affordable range. I'm saying keep the core components there, and give us less "cushiness" and "20-way adjustable seats" and I am sure a successor to the MKIV Supra would have been very possible and still affordable. The V8 engine out of the RC-F is more expensive than the V6 TT out of the LS500. Had Toyota just given us a rear-wheel drive platform, TT V6, and new skin....I just know they would have had a winner. Nissan easily did it with the R35 GT-R and the "front mid-ship" platform and a V6 TT.
Including the supra engineerS? That should tell you the amount of effor they spent to differentiate the brand from boring to fun.
I am content right now with the supra, but for future releases, work on crafting a true Inline 6 done by Toyota and only Toyota. I rather they absolve the cost so it's a low risk venture, get warm reviews and give a small, sly wink saying hey, now that we've got your attetnion, wait for the next-gen, where we can now invest fully without breaking demands for would be buyers.
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