2008 Toyota Supra Rumors (MERGE)
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Wheres the twin turbo? And they should AT LEAST have kept the nice triple back lights to make it look Something like a supra...I expected more out of the 08 supras, and the IS is a pretty slow car, if this is based on the IS then i expect it will max out around 30-35 MPH...Ok Im exaggerating, but the supra is a tuner car not a half Lexus watered down version of the IS...they might was well make it the "Lexus Supra". If they dont need to make the car then the shouldnt, because if there is no need they wont put the effort into the car that they should.
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My dad works for Toyota. He told me over the weekend that nothing is set but there is alot of talks of it.
If it did come out, i would almost expect it to be under the Lexus badge. Esp from the looks of the concepts.
If it did come out, i would almost expect it to be under the Lexus badge. Esp from the looks of the concepts.
Originally Posted by dbdude
The supra is not gonna happen. My cousin is the plant manager of the new toyota plant in san antonio texas and she says its not going into production.
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Sadly it looks like a decent car, but will never be the over engineered marvel the MKIV was with it's associated stout 2jz-GTE engine and turbo power. I even think the old 93-98 Supra style looks better.
I would have liked to see the car stick with it's I-6 history(Maybe a 3.5 I-6 liter this time) and turbo power making about 400hp with a later version making 500 to complete with the Z06. I doubt this car will be as quick as even a base C6. The V8 option mentioned has some hope though.
I would have liked to see the car stick with it's I-6 history(Maybe a 3.5 I-6 liter this time) and turbo power making about 400hp with a later version making 500 to complete with the Z06. I doubt this car will be as quick as even a base C6. The V8 option mentioned has some hope though.
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2008 Supra Coming.
Road & Track Magazines
It comes as no surprise that Toyota has something up its sleeve int he mid-price range sports-car segment. As Nissan's 350z keeps rolling year after year with solid sales numbers and a growing fan base, Toyota has had no answer; the most sporting model in the current lineup is the TRD Tacoma pickups, as the company's sporting cars namely the Celica and Supra, are no longer around. But things may change dramatically very soon. As we reported several months ago, plans are under way for a new Supra. And we've discovered thatthe new Supra has the makings of something very special. Toyota is pulling no punches with this car. Simply put, it plans to take over the mid-price sports-car segment. The new Supra which we predict will go on sale in early 2008, will be powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5 liter V-6 (2GR-FSE in the GS350) The specially tuned version of this all-aluminum powerplant is expected to produce 350bhp at 7000 rpm and about 290 lb-ft of torque at 5000. Combine this with a curb weight of about 3200 lb, and you have a car that could run to 60 mph in the mid-4.0 secs. making it quicker than the current 350z. There is still the possibility that Toyota will jam its 4.3 liter V-8 into the engine bay, but not until later in its life cycle. The V-6 may come mated to a twin-clutch 6-speed manual transmission like the DSG used in the Audi and Volkswagon. Because the Supra will be built on the current Lexus IS platform, it will no doubt come with the same basic suspension setup upper and lower A-arms up rear. However, we hear that Toyota engineers are busy tuning it to handle with the best sports cars in Europe. The new Supra is experted to come in both coupe and convertible versions or perhaps as a retractable hardtop, with the price tag under that of the 350z. Think of it; a new sports-car priced in the low-$30,000 range with the handling and power-to-weight ratio of a car-and with Toyota reputation. It's a car that'll grab the attention of any enthusiast.
It comes as no surprise that Toyota has something up its sleeve int he mid-price range sports-car segment. As Nissan's 350z keeps rolling year after year with solid sales numbers and a growing fan base, Toyota has had no answer; the most sporting model in the current lineup is the TRD Tacoma pickups, as the company's sporting cars namely the Celica and Supra, are no longer around. But things may change dramatically very soon. As we reported several months ago, plans are under way for a new Supra. And we've discovered thatthe new Supra has the makings of something very special. Toyota is pulling no punches with this car. Simply put, it plans to take over the mid-price sports-car segment. The new Supra which we predict will go on sale in early 2008, will be powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5 liter V-6 (2GR-FSE in the GS350) The specially tuned version of this all-aluminum powerplant is expected to produce 350bhp at 7000 rpm and about 290 lb-ft of torque at 5000. Combine this with a curb weight of about 3200 lb, and you have a car that could run to 60 mph in the mid-4.0 secs. making it quicker than the current 350z. There is still the possibility that Toyota will jam its 4.3 liter V-8 into the engine bay, but not until later in its life cycle. The V-6 may come mated to a twin-clutch 6-speed manual transmission like the DSG used in the Audi and Volkswagon. Because the Supra will be built on the current Lexus IS platform, it will no doubt come with the same basic suspension setup upper and lower A-arms up rear. However, we hear that Toyota engineers are busy tuning it to handle with the best sports cars in Europe. The new Supra is experted to come in both coupe and convertible versions or perhaps as a retractable hardtop, with the price tag under that of the 350z. Think of it; a new sports-car priced in the low-$30,000 range with the handling and power-to-weight ratio of a car-and with Toyota reputation. It's a car that'll grab the attention of any enthusiast.
N/A 6 with 350 BHP and combined with a curb weight of about 3200lbs are my two fave stats of that article. i hope its so. if this things stays in the low 30 K's and has half the moddability of the old supras it could turn into a beast easily.