Toyota Secures Supra Trademark
07-31-10, 09:15 AM
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or some kind of power-sliding top like on the FT-HS concept 
07-31-10, 04:14 PM
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07-31-10, 11:44 PM
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Reports about the ft-86 say there will be presumably 3 'trims' or models. and one of them is said to have a turbo, which might be the top level trim. So this might mean the 'supra' gets at least the power of this. so base FT-86, mid level and then upper level with a turbo. I'm thinking Subaru STI equivalent. Sounds good for the supra if it comes back... it has to slate above the FT, so I expect the highest FT with 300hp- like the wrx sti, and the new supra to be above that, so hopefully at least 350HP-450HP
08-02-10, 01:17 AM
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Which is what I believe as well. The FT is low weight, a drift worthy car, but has 3 levels according to reports I've read. I'm just stating that since the FT is supposed to have a high level with close to or a bit above 300HP, the Supra, if coming back, will have to slate above this highest level of the FT, so I would expect at least 350-450HP. Hopefully based off the FT-HS! That car looked good IMO.
02-13-13, 10:53 AM
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MotorTrend reports on some details surrounding the much-anticipated, yet so far rumored return of the infamous Toyota Supra. The rumor was substantiated even more when news about an agreement between BMW and Toyota collaborating on a sports car surfaced not too long ago.
So far, MT speculates that Toyota may reveal a production Supra by the end of 2017 as a hybrid model at the Tokyo Motor Show. The possible powertrain to be is a turbocharged 2.5L inline-4 good for at least 400hp.
However, there is a distinct possibility that a mid-engined Supra could also see fruition with a 3.5L V6 hybrid powertrain.
Insiders supposedly shared with MT that the next generation BMW Z4 will also benefit from the lessons learned about this BMW and Toyota collaboration. On the other side, Toyota will apparently base this new Supra off of the current Toyota GT86 platform, except in larger proportions and with reinforcements to better handle the extra power. And BMW will be there to step in with expertise on suspension settings and handling with the Toyota. However, I don’t know exactly why after the brand built their outrageous Lexus LF-A, which Jeremy Clarkson recently said was the best car he has ever driven in a recent Top Gear episode.
So far, Toyota’s GT86 engineer, Tetsuya Tada, is said to be spearheading the project and that a concept car is due at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. In the meantime, BMW is also said to be working sacrilegiously on a hybrid V6 unit for this Supra successor…wait…did I just read that right?
02-13-13, 11:01 AM
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Sooo much speculation and rumors.
All from "insiders".
Look, businesses brainstorm. A good chunk of that never becomes anything more than an idea.
Best way to find out if this is for reals: go check patents, trademarks, copyrights, and such. And you'll find either nothing or something...
All from "insiders".
Look, businesses brainstorm. A good chunk of that never becomes anything more than an idea.
Best way to find out if this is for reals: go check patents, trademarks, copyrights, and such. And you'll find either nothing or something...
02-13-13, 11:21 AM
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MotorTrend reports on some details surrounding the much-anticipated, yet so far rumored return of the infamous Toyota Supra. The rumor was substantiated even more when news about an agreement between BMW and Toyota collaborating on a sports car surfaced not too long ago.
So far, MT speculates that Toyota may reveal a production Supra by the end of 2017 as a hybrid model at the Tokyo Motor Show. The possible powertrain to be is a turbocharged 2.5L inline-4 good for at least 400hp.
However, there is a distinct possibility that a mid-engined Supra could also see fruition with a 3.5L V6 hybrid powertrain.
Insiders supposedly shared with MT that the next generation BMW Z4 will also benefit from the lessons learned about this BMW and Toyota collaboration. On the other side, Toyota will apparently base this new Supra off of the current Toyota GT86 platform, except in larger proportions and with reinforcements to better handle the extra power. And BMW will be there to step in with expertise on suspension settings and handling with the Toyota. However, I don’t know exactly why after the brand built their outrageous Lexus LF-A, which Jeremy Clarkson recently said was the best car he has ever driven in a recent Top Gear episode.
So far, Toyota’s GT86 engineer, Tetsuya Tada, is said to be spearheading the project and that a concept car is due at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show. In the meantime, BMW is also said to be working sacrilegiously on a hybrid V6 unit for this Supra successor…wait…did I just read that right?
Hopefully the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show will show us something serious this time.
02-13-13, 11:21 AM
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I'd say this new Supra, if it comes back, would have to compete with the GT-R and/or Corvette. The 370Z should be a snack to this new Supra and if it has to be hybrid so be it. Regardless, I am 100% in to see a NEW Toyota Supra at dealerships with in the next 5 years.
