06 Toyota Supercar Spyshots
10-07-2004, 11:16 AM
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06 Toyota Supercar Spyshots
Toyota has been eyeing Nissan's success with the revived 350Z - and apparently, from spy pictures nabbed this week, it's been a little jealous of supercars like the Porsche Carrera GT, too. Toyota 's been caught testing what some insiders are calling the "TXS," a limited-production exotic that might be powered by a V-10 engine worth 500 hp.
Pictures show the TXS with enough cladding to disguise much of its shape, but clearly, this is no Celica or MR2-sized sportscar. Insiders suggest the car will tip in at less than 3000 pounds, giving its 500-hp powerplant (with 370 lb-ft of torque) a serious chance at catching the likes of the Porsche and Benz supercars. Top speed could reach 190 mph, the same league as the 550-hp Ford GT. Whether the drivetrain offers any version of Toyota 's hybrid technology is unknown.
Whether the final vehicle is sold as a Lexus or as a Toyota , it's likely that a limited production run of about 10,000 units is in order. Expect a debut at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show and an on-sale date soon after - with a price tag well over $100,000.
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10-07-2004, 11:44 AM
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The overall shape is very nice... Toyota needs an adrenaline shot in the arm for their image. Kind of like Ford and their GT.
I wonder if the spoiler on this test model will become part of the final design like a Supra spoiler.
I wonder if the spoiler on this test model will become part of the final design like a Supra spoiler.
10-07-2004, 12:06 PM
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Looks like it has some attractive attributes, but well over US$100K for it?
Take the new Z07 (or whatever its called) and then add 20%ish and thats the max Id pay for something like this.
Take the new Z07 (or whatever its called) and then add 20%ish and thats the max Id pay for something like this.
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10-07-2004, 01:03 PM
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I wonder how this relate to the previous Toyota prototypes we'sve seen recently.
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10-07-2004, 02:00 PM
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Toyota doesn't need a "brand image" car. People buy Toyotas because they are reliable, inexpensive, ect. Even under the Lexus name I think it's a mistake. They should spend their money on a 350z fighter, aka 250-300hp, RWD, 25-30k. There's way more profit in cars like the 350 than in super cars...
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Originally Posted by mvf4s,Oct 7 2004, 11:42 AM
i'd rather have a toyota sportscar than a prissy lesux
Can't you just see your car sitting right next to a 4-runner about to get serviced.
Yeah right!!!!