Revival of next generation "Supra"

Toyota Motor seems to revive the next generation Supra with the adopted know-how of BMW having the established opinion, in the development of a high-class sports car in the joint development with BMW. This car will be the first shot of embodiment as a product for the comprehensive cooperation with BMW.
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There are lot of deep-rooted fans even after the sales end in the year 2002 for the predecessor of fourth generation (A80 model) Supra.

It is expected that this car name will be inherited because of the revival registration in the year 2010 for the trademark of “Supra” that was stopped in the United States in 2006, and then the extension of expiry date in January this year.
It seems that the platform of the next generation Supra is made in common with the succession model of BMW Z4, and the sales pattern will be by the respective brand and body design of both companies.

The engine capacity with 2.0L and 3.0L type are available, and 3.0L model handles 0~100 km/h acceleration in 4.8 seconds, and the drive is naturally “FR”.

In the 2.0L model, the direct-injection 4 cylinder turbo engine of Lexus NX200t will be installed. (Max power 238ps, 800~5600rpm, max torque 35.7 kgm/1, 650-~4000rpm)
There is an information that in the 3.0L model the 2.5L turbocharged engine of the HV specification that generates 400ps is installed.
The appearance of such a next generation Supra is expected during the year 2016.

BMW is proceeding with the technology of a light body using the carbon fiber, and it should be noted whether Toyota adopts it in the viewpoint of cost.

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Comeback for Toyota Supra?

It is confirmed that Toyota has made the trademark registration of the name “Supra” in the United States.
It is reported that there is a possibility that the new flagship sports car under development now to be the Supra.

The production of Toyota Supra was stopped in 2002.
Then, Toyota made the trademark registration of the name “Supra” in the United States in 2010, and the trademark registration expired at the end of January 2014. 

However, this time it is confirmed that Toyota has made the trademark registration of the name “Supra” in the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

 

The expectation has increased in the revival of Supra.

Toyota exhibited the concept car “FT-1” at the Detroit Motor Show in January.
It is assumed that this FT-1 hints at the directionality of the new model flagship sports car of the successor of Supra 
Toyota has said that it would announce the new model flagship sports car in 2016, and hence the possibility of reviving Supra is very high.

I am very happily looking forward to drive this car!