Thus far, we’ve seen several spyshots of the upcoming Toyota Supra in various states of (camouflage) undress. However, our European spies have come across a mule parked at a petrol station during winter testing, and wasted no time in providing us with the closest look yet at the next Japanese performance hero.
Although the photos don’t show many new details at first glance, there are a few things that can be gleaned upon closer inspection. The front end is clearly inspired by the FT-1 concept from Detroit 2014, with rounded headlights, a protruding F1-style nosecone and triple air intakes in the bumper.
The front shot reveals blanking plates over the outer air intakes, the left side sporting a tow eye and the right one hiding what appears to be a radar sensor for an active cruise control system. Although there are lines on the bonnet that look like typical shutlines, the real thing appears to be a clamshell unit à la the BMW Z3.
Along the sides, the 17-inch BMW alloy wheels hide massive brakes, with the front ones sporting four-piston callipers. There’s also a wraparound front windscreen design that extends to the side windows, while prominent rear haunches can be found over the rear wheels.
Moving rearward, the Supra features a hatch instead of a conventional bootlid, and the slim tail lights are reminiscent of both the FT-1 and the beloved Mk4 Supra. At the bottom are twin exhaust exits and cutouts for what looks like a centrally-mounted fog light – again, like the FT-1.
We’ve seen the interior before, and it appears to have been carried over wholesale from the BMW Z5 it is based on, with the three-spoke steering wheel, freestanding centre display, semi-virtual instrument cluster and even the climate control switchgear all taken from the BMW parts bin. Perhaps the production car will have a more unique interior design.
Under the bonnet, the Supra is expected to be powered by a range of BMW-derived inline four- and six-cylinder turbocharged petrol engines, with the most powerful hybrid model getting capacitors and four-wheel drive. The cars are also tipped to benefit from BMW’s expertise in carbon fibre construction, joining the likes of the BMW i3, i8 and G12 7 Series in incorporating the material in their architecture.
GALLERY: Toyota FT-1 Concept
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Hyundai Coupe Tuscani > All
Hyundai Tuscani will kena tapao 99 by Supra la.
Anyways Hyundai should remake the Tuscani/Tiburon using the Hyundai N sub brand, and hopefully it may keep up with the Japs
i don’t have high hopes for d looks…..-_-“
Mazda RX9 2.5 Turbo 400bhp \0/
Doubting Mazda will be making another RX since they said that the MX is enough to be a sporty car using their badge. They also said will no longer make a rotary engine in the near time so chances for a new RX to be made by Mazda is small.
Jepunis overlord no confident in Nippon roads so need to camo test in saukrautland? They shud just do like small bro P2, and do VR testing instead. No need 20th century camo test.
hi BMW z5 sibling..can’t wait to see bmw & toyota new baby
More like piglet to me
No successor for Nissan Silvia? :(
With the major chassis components lifted straight from the BMW Group parts bin, it will be a HUGE SHAME for Toyota if the same arrangement also applied for the powerplant source. It’s not that Toyota is lacking in engine expertise including motoracing & high performance engines. Don’t think this will be the case though..
In 86 case, its using toyota parts bin but use subalu engine.
why on earth you think BMW willing to such a JV with Toyota? there must be something that benefit them too.
the rear is looking good
There shall never be a substitute for the real Supra, ever.
Any of the puluh ribu r35 gtr in Msia will tapao this car…
I am wondering Now how many times will we have to read a sighted or if U prefer camouflage B4 the real McCoy appear. Can the real McCoy(Supra) please stand up ?!
Now in new age of car making, no need camo alredi. Straightaway sell prototype units like my fabulous P2. Trust in my P2.
hope is not the final overall shape, coz it look like from 90s
This is not a new Supra. It’s just an upgraded 86