Two totally different demographics and price points. MKV Supra will be about twice the price and totally different performance level. It'll also wear a Toyota badge, which will make a difference in public perception.Good point on the Z3, Z4. Hope Toyota doesn't drag their feet or have second thoughts seeing how 86 sales are taking a dive.
And yet Mazda has managed to keep the MX-5 going after all these years without a hiatus.It is normal for niche products like the 86/FR-S to start loosing sales over it's life cycle. I posted declining sales of the Z, MX-5, Z4 and etc on the other thread as well.
I definitely think that's the way to go. The lower model should at least equal the performance of the C7 while the higher model should target supercar territory cars. There will definitely be people who don't want an American car (C7), something that's like driving a video game (GT-R), or can't afford an NSX or 911 Turbo. The lower and higher end Supra models can cover the gamut of people looking for alternatives.Should a base model FT-1 go after cars like the base C7; while a high performance model will rival the likes of the of cars such as the Z06 C7, new NSX, and upcoming R36 GT-R?
I'd rather have a new Toyota made 3.0L V6TT than BMW sourced I6TT.Toyota is supposedly working on a new V6 turbo for the next IS-F. if true, it would make sense to throw that drivetrain into FT1 as well.