Lvangundy

I just realized something after looking at concept drawings of the new Supra. Who knows if it will go into production, but whatever..

The SC and the Supra have been closely connected since 1992..

I'm guessing the new Supra will be on the SC430 frame with a V8. All the internet gossip has hinted at a V8 option, so ...before I continue blabbling on..

Has anyone already thought of this?
LOL

Skulinex

for what I've been hearing for the past year or so is that the GS platform was going to be the base of the upcoming IS and SC, which would make sense in the fact that it can take v8s v6s, rwd and awd configurations

Overclocker

You mention the link between the SC and the Supra. I believe that their link will be broken, but the link between Lexus and Toyota brands will continue.

What I see happening is that parent company Toyota is spending a ton of money on R&D for the Lexus LF-A concept. They should be able to take that new platform, sans the V10 and the Lexus badge, and have the new Supra. It will be less luxurious, more sporty, cost less but perform well.

I have no proof of this, but it make sense to me.

BLK98GS3

i like this idea but i think it would take away from sales of the lexus.....but then again....nissan did it with the g35 and 350z and both cars seem to do well.

LexLaw

Excellent point about Nissan/Infiniti and their G35 and 350Z cars. But I don't think Toyota would drain or take sales away from their Luxury division.

Overclocker

May I remind you that the Lexus SC came out 1st in 92, then the Toyota Supra came out 2nd in 93.5. We've only seen the concept LF-A, but we've seen several different versions of at high performance car from Toyota Co. in spy shots and being tested on the Nurburgring...