2008 Supra? Looks Promising!
#48
Originally Posted by rickbreitenfeldt
Next Supra will be a hybrid.
Toyota North America has already had leaks about that. Should be an 08 or 09 model.
Just about time to trade then
Toyota North America has already had leaks about that. Should be an 08 or 09 model.
Just about time to trade then
1) The planetary hybrid system used will call for an aproximatly equal sized electric motor. A V8 sized motor is WAY to expensive.
2) A V8 plus a comparable sized electric would be a disgusting amount of low end tourque. (think 200+ at 1000RPM from only the electric.
If it really is a hybrid, your looking at a 4 or 6 cylinder model with a comparable electric motor. 35 MPG and only an automatic. The planetary system replaces the transmission, however...it makes the 'tourque curve' useless. Think of all 350 HP and 300Ft-Lb tourque available the instant you hit the pedal.
#50
Speculation abound on this model. However, I find that Bestcar magazine new car reports are usually full of nothing but guesses and imaginary photos. I recall years ago they did a scoop on a new rear wheel drive 2 door Corolla. Yeah, like that happened. I think we just have to wait longer for some solid info.
#54
I'll only believe the US will get it when I see it.... as of the end of this last year, the powers that be at Toyota stated in a conference in Florida that the US is not getting the Supra back.
I was talking about this article in this japanese magazine a little while back in one of my toyota classes, and the teacher asked me what I was talking about, and told me about the conference that he went to........... so, until I actually see one rolling around, I'm going with, no more supra will be in the USA....
I was talking about this article in this japanese magazine a little while back in one of my toyota classes, and the teacher asked me what I was talking about, and told me about the conference that he went to........... so, until I actually see one rolling around, I'm going with, no more supra will be in the USA....
#57
I think they're just going to bring it out under the lexus namesake, so they can charge out the ___ for it... but who knows.... I'd been planning on getting an SC430 or the next gen for a while... but I may wait to see what developes with this model... if nothing else, it looks like a slightly beefed up SC, if you ask me..
#60
Originally Posted by Killa
I think they're just going to bring it out under the lexus namesake, so they can charge out the butt for it... but who knows.... I'd been planning on getting an SC430 or the next gen for a while... but I may wait to see what developes with this model... if nothing else, it looks like a slightly beefed up SC, if you ask me..