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Old 09-29-2006, 01:52 PM
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the V10 was in the LF-A concept that is going to be a lexus. they werent sure what it was going to be branded as. i think they made the call a 2months ago to make it a lexus.
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ok, if they produce this car.. i'll be buy. Thats all there is to it
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TOYOTA FTW!
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Originally Posted by YourNameHere
the V10 was in the LF-A concept that is going to be a lexus. they werent sure what it was going to be branded as. i think they made the call a 2months ago to make it a lexus.

Great, thanks for the update.
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i can't wait until it comes out. i saw those pic's a few months back. it still looks damn sexy to me. those wheels remind me of the gallardo wheels.. most likely they will be using a modified 4.6L from the LS or a 5.0L from the LS600hL. we will see when they reveal more info.
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anyone think it's got a Mazda RX-8 look to it? Just bubblier?
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looks like a corvette and a miata had a baby.
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Old 09-29-2006, 05:10 PM
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Bet on jumbo - he's got the vision!

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/vie...ht=supra+jumbo

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I have gotten some insider info. I shall play Kenobi for a moment here...

Look towards the hybrid frontier for the new Supra. 3.5L prob, but prob with HSD (bybrid synergy drive) as well. Don't expect to see turbos - Toyota learned with the last one, and we make enough HP without them lately. My guess - GS450h platform, shortened wheelbase, similar output. Keep your eyes on that car.

Can't name my source - let's just say "the internet told me so".

LATER"
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Old 09-29-2006, 05:12 PM
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And BTW, there is a coupe IS and a convertible IS on the horizon. It's funny, you know, that the IS followed the Mk IV Supra and used its chassis, but it will be the other way around this time.

Either way, it will be cool.

Hell, Toyota could release the 98 Supra RIGHT NOW, and it would sell out immediately. The turbos made the insurance too expensive.
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^^^ I always thought it was emmission problems, and less then only about ~1500 units sold yearly?
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Old 09-29-2006, 05:48 PM
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Someone who could afford a Supra TT would have to contend with ridiculous insurance premiums cause of its layout. No backseat to speak of, twin turbos, etc.

I'm sure Toyota could have sorted out the emissions issues if they really felt like it.
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Old 09-29-2006, 05:51 PM
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looks awesome
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Old 09-29-2006, 06:07 PM
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so 2008... i love my tC.. but HOT DAMN! :D bye bye tC hello SUPRA!!!!!!! :D now only if i had the money .. lol
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it still has to prove itself and live up to the name like the new fj cruiser has. which is no easy task for vehicles like these.
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Old 09-29-2006, 07:24 PM
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What was I thinking wanting the BMW 335 Coupe??? I am going to wait to see how this turns out!
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If they can keep it under 35k it's gonna kill everything else on the market...
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Old 09-29-2006, 09:02 PM
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^^^^ thats a no brainer right there...... everyone on the planet is waiting for the next boom in super cars i.e. the Supra, Challenger, Camero, Skyline........ its going to be a awesome next 2-4 yrs with these highly anticipated names hitting the market again.
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I hope they don't make the supra a hybrid... that's cool to have instant tq and good gas milage, but that kinda undermines the whole theory and philosophy behind a sports car, plus it'd be too quiet. Who wants a quiet sports car?
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Old 09-29-2006, 10:26 PM
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Hey now, an hybrid sports car would be pretty sweet, as evidenced by:
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/volta.html

Sign me up. The Hybrid Highlander hausl so much ___, it isn't even funny.
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