Toyota FT-1 Confirmed as Next-Gen Supra

"F40LM" (mclarenf1gtr) 02/08/2014 at 23:48 • Filed to: TIPS

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The stunning concept took this year's Detroit Auto Show by storm, and almost to the moment that it was unveiled, rumors started stirring that it would be the next-generation Supra. Now those rumors can come to a rest as it has been confirmed that the FT-1 will be produced as the next great sports car by the Japanese automaker.

But that's not all, as an entry-level coupe is rumored to also be in the works that will be slotted under the Scion FR-S and will be priced at around $16,000. The entry-level sports car's development is rumored to be headed by Tetsuya Tada, the GT86s chief engineer. Sources say that both next-generation coupes will form the base for a whole range of sports cars that will start joining Toyota's lineup starting in 2016. As for what will be under the hood of the entry-level coupe, Toyota is exploring a 1.5-liter hybrid powertrain and is hoping for a 2017 debut.

http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2014…

NotUnlessRoundIsFunny > F40LM 02/08/2014 at 23:49

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desertdog5051 > F40LM 02/08/2014 at 23:52

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That would be the best thing to happen to Toyota. And, at that price, sports car lovers everywhere. Hope it comes to fruition.

ptak appreciates old racecars > F40LM 02/08/2014 at 23:53

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HOLY FUCK

Wait, how do we know this isn't bovine feces?

Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise > F40LM 02/08/2014 at 23:53

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I'm skeptical of the entry-level car, because either:

1. It's a FWD hybrid coupe that isn't sporty at all (like the Prius C)
2. It doesn't end up at $16k.

RacecaR > F40LM 02/08/2014 at 23:59

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Dang, I was coming to post this just now. But I got the news from JNC.

http://japanesenostalgiccar.com/2014/02/08/new…

Makoyouidiot > Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise 02/09/2014 at 00:07

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"Furthermore, according to Motoring.co.au the Big T’s following the Supra up with another sports car, an entry-level model slotting below the Scion FR-S. Expected to be powered by a 1.5-liter hybrid system, it will reportedly be priced at an almost unbelievable $16,000 when it goes on sale in 2017."

Or...we could just convince Honda to turbo the CR-Z, put the goddamn back seats back in it, and call it a day, since I love how it looks, and unless this new car looks a lot more like an FRGTBRZ than the FT-1 (which I think is ugly as sin), then I'd still prefer the Honda, as far as faux-sporty hybrids are concerned.

Bad Idea Hat > F40LM 02/09/2014 at 00:08

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The Opponaut formerly known as MattP123 > ptak appreciates old racecars 02/09/2014 at 00:17

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I doubt it's bovine feces. More than likely it's equine feces.

Blake Noble > Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise 02/09/2014 at 00:33

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I can only pray it's rear-drive. We need more rear-drive cars at that $15,000 dollar-ish price point, instead of $25,000 and up.

Who would argue against a $16,000 dollar rear-drive coupe with a manual transmission, crank windows, and a stereo that only consisted of four to six speaker and an aux jack? I wouldn't.

Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise > Blake Noble 02/09/2014 at 01:29

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I don't disagree with you, but I don't know how they'll accomplish RWD/hybrid for under $20k, let alone as low as $16k. Not trying to be a complete downer, though, because if Toyota does prove me wrong, I will bow down to them and never mistrust them again.

Sir Sonoma > F40LM 02/09/2014 at 02:06

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This is supremely hideous, and thus more fitting of a Lexus branded car.

spadez000 > Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise 02/09/2014 at 02:10

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My fellow opponaut dont you see? there is already one starting at $18,000? called the Scion TC. Personally I like the aesthetics of the first gen.

Generation 3

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Gh0sTly > spadez000 02/09/2014 at 15:28

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Except the Scion TC is FWD. Its basically a Toyota Celica.

Rico > F40LM 02/09/2014 at 18:44

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I don't understand the reason for creating a $100k Toyota Supra. Unless they mean the concept will be turned into a $50-$80k sports car then good.

spadez000 > Gh0sTly 02/10/2014 at 01:08

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Yes but i was replying to Ravey, about the whole concept of which the entry level sports car toyota is making. Apart from that back it'll be hybrid and not sporty, I heard the TC is pretty sport to drive. I know I would rather pick one up than a civic cause i'm more of a toyota guy than Honda.

dv4der > Ravey Mayvey Slurpee Surprise 02/12/2014 at 00:35

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For someone that own the FRS, there is no way they sell a sports car for 16k. First it will eat the frs sales, and 2nd the frs is already so freaking slow