toyota super car

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"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 pricetag well over $100,000."

[skituner]

very interesting but i would never get one just cause its a toyota

[Sachmo12345]

whats wrong with toyota.... you talkin shit?

[skituner]

im just not a fan of japanzze cars

[oantob]

Originally Posted by skituner im just not a fan of japanzze cars

um, you couldn't judge a car by its brand....look what Ford did now, yesterday almost ford car sucks, but now...the Ford brand is one of the most powerful brand...

[racer_f50]

seems like a promising concept! i'd love to see Toyota put out a supercar. Think their recent entrance into F1 has influenced this, espeically with the car possibly being V-10?

Kinda wonder how Honda would respond if a Japanese supercar simply destroyed the NSX. Could have another Ferrari/Lambo style fued between Toyota and Honda

[gottacatchup]

looks just like a corvette, of course that's probably due to the camo but still.

Toyota has been toying with the idea of a supercar for a few years now, this is the first real proof i've seen that they're actually gonna go thought with it.

[SilviaEvo]

teh wing will it rise like teh CGT Concept? taht would be awesome i hope it will look beautiful! i dont know what it is about the rear part of me says its ugly but another parts says it's quite nice! the rear needs different tail lights i think?

[vexor]

Originally Posted by racer_f50 Kinda wonder how Honda would respond if a Japanese supercar simply destroyed the NSX. Could have another Ferrari/Lambo style fued between Toyota and Honda

I would actually really like to see those two duke it out, there could be some interesting cars coming out of those two manufacturers.

[5vz-fe]

I really have high hopes for the next generation NSX and Supra. They prolly learn enough from F1 and put some technology into their top of the line sports car.
Lets hope Honda will keep theirs High Reving NA, and Toyota Turbo FI.

[homemade wrx]

very interesting but I don't know who it will appeal too. they should just re-release the MK-IV supra in my opinion.
-Micah

[stracing]

i'll be dissapointed if they got their rumours wrong and it is the new celica

[yg60m]

It is interesting, the Supra was already a good car.

[dutchmasterflex]

very interesting.. bout time toyota got their act together and make a proper sports car!

i've heard rumors about a toyota/lexus hybrid sports car... sounds like a great idea to me

[sikx5]

Looks promising, if those figures are right, sounds good to me