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#239 of 298 Re: Heres the deal [steinberger] by aviboy97 Jun 12, 2006 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: steinberger (Jun 03, 2006 3:29 pm) Without even stroking the engine out they could produce 1500Hp at the crank and, much more after stroking it. and compared to the other cars it was up against it was comparatively light-weight except for the 300ZX and the RX-7 which neither can produce near the same power.   I do agree with most of that, except for the part about the RX-7. The 13B Rotary could produce quite a bit of power. I have seen them over 1000hp, plus, they weighed only 2700 lbs. That's fast.   I think that Toyota's 3.0L inline 6 is one of the most legendary motors ever produced, easy to mod, and super reliable.   I have heard the new Surpa getting a V6 and possibly and upgradable V8, turbo not being an option this time around. I guess this Surpa will be a totally different buyer then the Supra of 10 years ago.
#240 of 298 2007 toyota supra by docim Jun 19, 2006 (1:37 pm)
does anyone REALLY KNOW FOR SURE if toyota is bringing out the supra? if so is there going to be a convertible. the dealerships are tight lipped. am going to get a car this summer but am willing to wait if it REALLY IS COMING SOON. thanks Replies to this message: samiam_68 (Jun 20, 2006 8:40 am) samiam_68 (Jul 10, 2006 3:45 pm) m52go (Jun 20, 2006 9:41 am)
#241 of 298 Re: 2007 toyota supra [docim] by samiam_68 Jun 20, 2006 (8:40 am)
Replying to: docim (Jun 19, 2006 1:37 pm) I highly doubt there will be a Supra anytime in the near future. Why would Toyota do such a thing? The Z is not selling, the RX-8 is dead, why throw in another sports car into the mix so that nobody would buy it?   Even under a Lexus badge, I think a Supra-like car would still be a failure. Just look at all the past and present SC models - nice cars, but all failed miserably.   As much as I like the Supra (I have owned two), I, and many other former owners, wouldn't be interested in buying a new one because of its impracticality. Performance sedans and crossover SUV are the future, not cramped sport coupes. Replies to this message: samiam_68 (Jul 10, 2006 3:45 pm)
#242 of 298 Re: 2007 toyota supra [docim] by m52go Jun 20, 2006 (9:41 am)
Replying to: docim (Jun 19, 2006 1:37 pm) YES there really will be a new supra.   my parents just went to the toyota dealer about 2 weeks ago to purchase a new camry. while was talking to the guy who was processing our order, one thing led to another and he asked me to name all of the toyota models (he was trying to see how much i knew about the company since i had just asked him about jobs at the dealership).   anyway, after i finished, he said that there would be one more, and that it would NOT be a lexus, in the near-future. of course, i could not get him to say much, but he would confirm that it would be a toyota, and that it would be "the new supra" (or something to that effect)   now i do not know how soon "soon" means; from everthing i have seen and read i would not expect to see anything i showrooms for at the least another year...but toyota's definitely preparing something big
#243 of 298 Hole in the line up by sorter Jun 20, 2006 (4:59 pm)
From product planning standpoint, after killing the MR2 and Cileca there is a big hole in the lineup. Toyota is actively challenging GM/F in every vehicle class including 1/2 ton and soon 3/4 and 1 ton class. It is really hard to beleive they will let this "hole"(sport RWD vehicle)unfilled for too long. Next fall will come the IS500 coupe, and that is a good time for lauch of a Toyota (lower cost) sports car base on the same IS/GS platform. If they will use the Supra name or not, it is hard to guess. Replies to this message: samiam_68 (Jun 21, 2006 8:42 am) rorr (Jun 21, 2006 1:20 pm) sorter (Jun 21, 2006 5:08 pm)
#244 of 298 Here's the latest! by drfill Jun 20, 2006 (6:50 pm)
Toyota to Revive Sports-Car Lineup      Washington, DC - June 20, 2006: The AIADA newsletter reported that Toyota executives overseas say they are gearing up to revive the automaker's sports-car lineup, according to The Wall Street Journal.   The new model "is going to be a global project, not one aimed at one region more than another," said Tokuo Fukuichi, a Toyota official from France. According to Shinzo Kobuki, Toyota managing officer in charge of development of hybrid systems, the company wants more sporty cars under its brand to compete with German luxury automakers such as Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and BMW.     AutoChannel.com     DrFill
#245 of 298 Expect by drfill Jun 20, 2006 (6:54 pm)
Them to use the 1960's "GT" moniker (as in 5000GT for a 5.0 V8), or Supra, as these are Toyota's only credible entries in their history as premium sports cars.        Also expect something next summer.       DrFill
#246 of 298 Re: Hole in the line up [sorter] by samiam_68 Jun 21, 2006 (8:42 am)
Replying to: sorter (Jun 20, 2006 4:59 pm) From product planning standpoint, after killing the MR2 and Cileca there is a big hole in the lineup.   Isn't that what Scion is for? Replies to this message: rorr (Jun 21, 2006 1:20 pm) sorter (Jun 21, 2006 5:08 pm)
#247 of 298 Re: Hole in the line up [samiam_68] by rorr Jun 21, 2006 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: samiam_68 (Jun 21, 2006 8:42 am) "Isn't that what Scion is for?"   The hole in the lineup was for performance cars. Scion is an attempt to attract more first time buyers to Toyota (to reverse the trend of older and older folks buying Toyotas).   As far as I'm concerned Scion doesn't offer any performance cars (this coming from the owner of a Celica GTS who was might pissed when Toyota killed off all their performance cars).   Yes, I've driven the Scion tC. Yes, I really really wanted to like the tC (since it appears to be a good value). The tC is no replacement for my GTS. Replies to this message: sorter (Jun 21, 2006 5:08 pm)
#248 of 298 Re: Hole in the line up [rorr] by sorter Jun 21, 2006 (5:08 pm)
Replying to: rorr (Jun 21, 2006 1:20 pm) Between the 17K Scion and the 33K IS, there are plenty of room. Toyota has countless SUVs from Rav4 to L.C., if the same logic applies here, Toyota can fit 2 products between IS and Scion.

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