Toyota has fuelled the rumour mill surrounding its supposed Supra successor by trademarking the S-FR nameplate, as AutoGuide understands. News regarding the long-awaited replacement for one of Toyota’s most iconic model was jettisoned into the air when the Japanese carmaker unveiled the Toyota FT-1 concept.
The designation ‘Toyota S-FR’ is now filed under the protection of the United States Patent and Trademark Office and will be used for “automobiles and structural parts thereof.” As demonstrated on the Scion FR-S (Toyota 86 to us Malaysians), the new Supra could feature a front-engined, rear-wheel drive layout – considering the FR-S now stands for ‘Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive and Sport’.
Names and titles aside, the upcoming next-gen Supra will be developed in conjunction with German carmaker, BMW. While earlier reports indicate a hybrid setup for the new sports car, such notions have since been dismissed by both parties. The new model is expected to feature turbocharged, six-cylinder petrol engine sourced from its German development partner.
Styling wise, it’s a bit of a no-brainer for Toyota to pen its upcoming halo car after the aforementioned FT-1 concept. The Japanese firm has earlier announced that it plans to have a three-strong lineup of performance cars, with the 86 occupying the middle ground. The Supra will, obviously, sit on top of the range while a more affordable, yet-to-be-named model will slot below the 86.
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Front and Rear copy Mazda !!!
come to Malaysia, UMW will take out the VSC and 8 airbags in the Supra to save cost and untung lebih
the S-FR would probably sit below the 86
to rival the mx-5 ,
Toyota would stick with the supra name…
twin turbo v6 is the name of the game now for most automakers…. from godzila, to nsx and ford GT
“The Supra will, obviously, sit on top of the range while a more affordable, yet-to-be-named model will slot below the 86. ”
Ok I am actually interested in the “yet-to-be-named model” slotting below the 86, meaning a cheaper than GT 86 sports car from toyota is a good thing.
will sell my beloved turbocharged vios and buy this one.. hopefully this new supra is more than 400bhp because my turbocharged vios is already 260whp
I like the design..nice
in kampung got this design?
I dont know I’m KL guy..birth at KL (1983) hospital but still my family hometown is kampung..I live at my kampung only 4 yrs (1997-2000) after that I further my studies, work n live in Selangor (2001 till now). I oni go back for raya or for family matter.
In Malaysia, we got new name plate for Toyota cars. It is “Moving Coffin”
JPJ also will issue new name plates ie Toyota moving Coffin 1 to 10
JPJ also will give Toyota cars the option to have plate Keranda 1 to Keranda 10
@Sam loo, available here?
or Scion FRS …. S-FR minus S …. w/o SkyActive tech be like
No matter what, I’m ready to splash the cash,as long as it’s a Supra replacement model
IMHO… They should have used back the Supra
Toyota, why you need to use a German engine???? You already established on the engine technology. What’s your RND doing? No issue if collaborate with BMW on chassis development.