The Supra is BACK! (soon..)

Cam · 04-05-2012, 03:46 PM

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/the...-1226345894882

Looks like a pretty nice piece of kit for 60k!

raised by monkeys · 04-05-2012, 03:57 PM

^ agreed. From some of those specs, looks like it might be a skyline killer. Im not sold on the in wheel electric motor though. Doesnt sound inviting. Besides that, it might be a good package.

Ben73 · 04-05-2012, 04:30 PM

Looks pretty good. I am warming to the idea of hybrids in sports cars.
I love power, but sitting in heavy traffic the other day I was thinking I wish I had a hybrid right now. Having 250kws + under your right foot is useless when you crawling at 10km/h.

I'd love to have a performance hybrid. But then again I hate cvt transmission. Is it possible for hybrids to get proper autos or manuals?

|Nate · 04-05-2012, 04:37 PM

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300kW from a mid-mounted 3.5-litre V6 hybrid set-up mated to a constantly variable transmission lifted from the new Lexus RX.

The engine and power figures look good, but mated with a CVT....Really? I'd understand if that was an "option" when you purchase the car, but if it's released with ONLY a CVT, Toyota really can't make any car now-a-days without adding something boring to it.

I don't mind CVT's, but when you revive a sports car icon like the Supra, you can't bring it back with a transmission for econocars. |:

Nikked · 04-05-2012, 04:38 PM

Promising!

**DJM83** · 04-05-2012, 04:46 PM

Might restore my faith in the Supra, i was never really much of a fan. But 4x4

OT, anyone notice the CEO's name?

Akio Toyoda

tomygun_123 · 05-05-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DJM83

Might restore my faith in the Supra, i was never really much of a fan. But 4x4

OT, anyone notice the CEO's name?

Akio Toyoda

He's related to the guy that founded Toyota a few generations back.

blueoval · 04-05-2012, 04:50 PM

That's a decent price for this type of car.

MITCHAY · 04-05-2012, 06:00 PM

Looks similar to the FT86 and BRZ but more angry. And now I'm confused!

Now they are using the Subaru boxer that is traditionally mated to an AWD drivetrain to a RWD in the FT86/BRZ but making a traditionally RWD car an AWD in the new Supra

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I'm better on a price north of $60k though.

nstg8a · 04-05-2012, 06:04 PM

Looks kinda like a S2000 on acid....

Psi-Pop · 04-05-2012, 06:07 PM

Is there a option for a 2J?

blue sleeper · 04-05-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Psi-Pop

Is there a option for a 2J?

Or a 1LR!

flooded one · 04-05-2012, 11:06 PM

sweet!! about time toyota brought it back. they havent really had a decent sports car in years

midnightXR6 · 05-05-2012, 03:40 AM

Sod that Nissan are going to Produce the Juke R. #good lads

Nic85 · 05-05-2012, 05:55 AM

Original Supra: 3L V6, twin turbo, manual gearbox, RWD.

New Supra: 3.5L V6 Hybrid, CVT, AWD.

All aboard the fail boat.

IceValk85 · 05-05-2012, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nic85

Original Supra: 3L V6, twin turbo, manual gearbox, RWD.

New Supra: 3.5L V6 Hybrid, CVT, AWD.

All aboard the fail boat.

straight six buddy.

Nikked · 05-05-2012, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Nic85

Original Supra: 3L V6, twin turbo, manual gearbox, RWD.

New Supra: 3.5L V6 Hybrid, CVT, AWD.

All aboard the fail boat.

The original supra was powered by a N/A 2L inline 6...

I think you should board the fail boat...

nstg8a · 05-05-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

The original supra was powered by a N/A 2L inline 6...

I think you should board the fail boat...

lol, i thought the original came with either 2.0l or 2.8?

awesome shape, i had a couple of them back home. 2.0 na ones were slugs. perfect for a 1uz swap imo.

or was there an earlier supra?

**DJM83** · 05-05-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

lol, i thought the original came with either 2.0l or 2.8?

awesome shape, i had a couple of them back home. 2.0 na ones were slugs. perfect for a 1uz swap imo.

image

or was there an earlier supra?

Thats nice.

Shonky. · 05-05-2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nstg8a

lol, i thought the original came with either 2.0l or 2.8?

awesome shape, i had a couple of them back home. 2.0 na ones were slugs. perfect for a 1uz swap imo.

image

or was there an earlier supra?

Very cool

(minus the stretched tyres and zero suspension of course)

Nikked · 05-05-2012, 09:39 AM

There was one just before that...

the 2l was a JDM spec verison, the bigger engines for the US etc.

I think those MK2 are tuff! That black one is awesome!

mik · 05-05-2012, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

There was one just before that...

image

the 2l was a JDM spec verison, the bigger engines for the US etc.

I think those MK2 are tuff! That black one is awesome!

got one of these sitting in the shed unrestored :(, the MA45 celicasupraxxx was also 4 inches longer in the body than than the standard celica.

nstg8a · 05-05-2012, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikked

There was one just before that...

image

the 2l was a JDM spec verison, the bigger engines for the US etc.

I think those MK2 are tuff! That black one is awesome!

argh, i should have realised that, ive always known of the mkII's being exactly that, a mkII... i can be a dumarse sometimes lol

InfernoSR · 05-05-2012, 11:13 AM

i better keep my job with Toyota if i ever want to test drive one :P

Nic85 · 05-05-2012, 11:49 AM

You all knew what I meant.

The new car differs so much from the original that it's a slap in the face to true sports car and Supra fans.

Cam · 05-05-2012, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Nic85

You all knew what I meant.

The new car differs so much from the original that it's a slap in the face to true sports car and Supra fans.

It's called progress.. Car's makers have a tendency to adopt this stuff called technology...

They are building a pretty sweet looking sports car for ~$60k, they are trying to appeal to the masses, not a small group of Supra fan boys who probably don't have the cash to buy one anyway..

I think this car is EXACTLY what we'll be seeing more of over the years to come! Powerful, economical, and relatively cheap sports car!

Nikked · 05-05-2012, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Nic85

it's a slap in the face to true sports car and Supra fans.

How?

Midmount plus two indvidual motors in the front wheels linked to the traction control system?

Even Ferrari and Lamborghini are working on hybrids.

Nic85 · 05-05-2012, 02:15 PM

It's a bit like me saying to you guys, "Ford have built a new Falcon, only now it's FWD with a rear mounted W10 engine."

If you can't understand my point, then you are being stupid for the sake of it.

tomygun_123 · 05-05-2012, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nic85

It's a bit like me saying to you guys, "Ford have built a new Falcon, only now it's FWD with a rear mounted W10 engine."

If you can't understand my point, then you are being stupid for the sake of it.

I wouldn't call it a slap in the face..

You've got to get with the times, slapping on a turbo is always possible but you can't keep the same tech for eternity.

I think it's awesome that Toyota is doing this.

nstg8a · 05-05-2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Nic85

It's a bit like me saying to you guys, "Ford have built a new Falcon, only now it's FWD with a rear mounted W10 engine."

If you can't understand my point, then you are being stupid for the sake of it.

Ludicrous comparison.