Toyota's supercar - Team-BHP

sridhar24 · 18th November 2004, 19:20

Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin – and now Toyota. The Japanese company is to take the supercar world by storm with a new coupé powered by a 4.3-litre V8 or maybe even a new 5.0i V10. And one of the two leaked prototype designs pictured here is believed to be under consideration for launch as early as next year.

It would use the same awesome engine that's currently available in the Lexus GS/LS430 saloons, and offer at least 400bhp. Power would be fed to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, although engineers are researching a development of the sequential-style system that's fitted to the MR2. This would allow for a gearchange similar to Ferrari's F1-style shift, as seen in the 360 Modena. As well as replacing the Supra – currently in its tenth year of production and still available overseas – the new coupé will mark the firm's arrival in the ultra competitive world of Formula One. It is aimed at boosting the image of the company, which has made no secret of its sporting aspirations with the T Sport-branded Yaris and Celica. Although Japan has a tradition of building wild performance models, these Toyota supercars would be among the most driver-oriented yet.

The Honda NSX and Nissan Skyline have achieved international critical acclaim, but no Far East manufacturer has attempted to rival the legendary marques from Italy and the UK with a production model. It looks like that is about to change.

Source: Autoexpress

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Shan2nu · 18th November 2004, 19:44

Haha, don't tell me Toyota is serious about this design.

The head lights look like the Ford Focus.

Tthe front bumper is from a 360 Modena.

And the wheels have that typical Lambo circles.

Shan2nu

aggressive_anush · 18th November 2004, 21:27

Whoa!!! Shan2nu.
Excellent observations!

I wouldnt have been able to spot the wheels and the bumper things.

shravan316 · 18th November 2004, 22:14

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (aggressive_anush @ Nov. 18 2004,19:57)]I wouldnt have been able to spot the wheels and the bumper things.

Awesome observations. The eye of an artist!

Rudra Sen · 18th November 2004, 23:26

But Shan2nu, every other car makers are doing this now. Isn't it? Look at Sonata and also future Sonata.

Shan2nu · 19th November 2004, 00:58

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Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]Look at Sonata and also future Sonata

Rudra, that's a Hyundai. They're known for such things. But Toyota is a company that has produced cars like the Supra, Celica etc which were pretty unique designs.

This one fails to impress. Looks more like a photoshop job that went bad.

Shan2nu

kokaine · 19th November 2004, 17:16

HERES THE REAL DEAL

satish_appasani · 19th November 2004, 17:26

The red looks awesome making me believe that Toyota is serious

aggressive_anush · 19th November 2004, 17:46

Damn!!! That car looks totally amazing.

RJK · 19th November 2004, 19:36

hot hot hot!!

sridhar24 · 19th November 2004, 21:08

The design is not yet finalised, iam sure Toyota will not go the Hyundai way by copying the designs from others.

shravan316 · 19th November 2004, 22:01

Wow, in the second pic, the car looks darn good.... awesome design.... mean, aggressive, i prefer the second design.

amit · 20th November 2004, 00:50

The red one looks awesome! Really like it. however, I don't think Toyota can rival evocative marques like Ferrari , Aston Martin. if they think people are gonna put their money in a toyota over a ferrari then they are foolishly optimistic. come on guys, if you had the choice what would you buy? A toyota or a Ferrari?

Shan2nu · 20th November 2004, 02:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] ]come on guys, if you had the choice what would you buy? A toyota or a Ferrari?

None, i'd buy a Honda NSX-R. *

So you see Amit, there are people who can evade a Ferrari.

Shan2nu

sridhar24 · 21st November 2004, 11:18

The red car in the second picture is a hybrid sportscar concept called "Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept" and its a different car from the first. You can check this link about the red one TOYOTA VOLTA CONCEPT

18th November 2004, 19:20	#1 (permalink)
sridhar24 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 848 View My Garage	Ferrari, Lamborghini, Aston Martin – and now Toyota. The Japanese company is to take the supercar world by storm with a new coupé powered by a 4.3-litre V8 or maybe even a new 5.0i V10. And one of the two leaked prototype designs pictured here is believed to be under consideration for launch as early as next year. It would use the same awesome engine that's currently available in the Lexus GS/LS430 saloons, and offer at least 400bhp. Power would be fed to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox, although engineers are researching a development of the sequential-style system that's fitted to the MR2. This would allow for a gearchange similar to Ferrari's F1-style shift, as seen in the 360 Modena. As well as replacing the Supra – currently in its tenth year of production and still available overseas – the new coupé will mark the firm's arrival in the ultra competitive world of Formula One. It is aimed at boosting the image of the company, which has made no secret of its sporting aspirations with the T Sport-branded Yaris and Celica. Although Japan has a tradition of building wild performance models, these Toyota supercars would be among the most driver-oriented yet. The Honda NSX and Nissan Skyline have achieved international critical acclaim, but no Far East manufacturer has attempted to rival the legendary marques from Italy and the UK with a production model. It looks like that is about to change. Source: Autoexpress Toyota __________________ Don't limit your CHALLENGES, challenge your LIMITS!

18th November 2004, 19:44	#2 (permalink)
Shan2nu Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli/Blore - Karnataka - India Posts: 4,075 View My Garage	Haha, don't tell me Toyota is serious about this design. The head lights look like the Ford Focus. Tthe front bumper is from a 360 Modena. And the wheels have that typical Lambo circles. Shan2nu __________________ VTEC flyby - youtube.com/watch?v=1AhWJlVRPqE

18th November 2004, 21:27	#3 (permalink)
aggressive_anush BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95	Whoa!!! Shan2nu. Excellent observations! I wouldnt have been able to spot the wheels and the bumper things. __________________ There is always a Rajkumar awake.

19th November 2004, 17:16	#7 (permalink)
kokaine Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: blore Posts: 8	HERES THE REAL DEAL __________________ slipin en slidin ,trippin & revin,thats how u send it

19th November 2004, 17:46	#9 (permalink)
aggressive_anush BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 95	Damn!!! That car looks totally amazing. __________________ There is always a Rajkumar awake.

18th November 2004, 23:26	#5 (permalink)
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 3,769 View My Garage	But Shan2nu, every other car makers are doing this now. Isn't it? Look at Sonata and also future Sonata.

19th November 2004, 17:26	#8 (permalink)
satish_appasani BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 918 View My Garage	The red looks awesome making me believe that Toyota is serious

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RJK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philadelphia,PA Posts: 852	hot hot hot!! __________________ '94 Mazda MX-6 My first car with my own money.

19th November 2004, 21:08	#11 (permalink)
sridhar24 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 848 View My Garage	The design is not yet finalised, iam sure Toyota will not go the Hyundai way by copying the designs from others. __________________ Don't limit your CHALLENGES, challenge your LIMITS!

19th November 2004, 22:01	#12 (permalink)
shravan316 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 993	Wow, in the second pic, the car looks darn good.... awesome design.... mean, aggressive, i prefer the second design. __________________ "You can have it in any colour as long as its black..."-Henry Ford

20th November 2004, 00:50	#13 (permalink)
amit Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,149	The red one looks awesome! Really like it. however, I don't think Toyota can rival evocative marques like Ferrari , Aston Martin. if they think people are gonna put their money in a toyota over a ferrari then they are foolishly optimistic. come on guys, if you had the choice what would you buy? A toyota or a Ferrari? __________________ Some people drive cars. I drive the Palio.

21st November 2004, 11:18	#15 (permalink)
sridhar24 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 848 View My Garage	The red car in the second picture is a hybrid sportscar concept called "Toyota Alessandro Volta Concept" and its a different car from the first. You can check this link about the red one TOYOTA VOLTA CONCEPT __________________ Don't limit your CHALLENGES, challenge your LIMITS!

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