Toyota's Hybrid Supra Successor to Launch in 2011

Toyota FT-HS Concept

Could boast more than 400 hp

By Michael Gauthier
June 23, 2009 7:00 PM
Filed Under: Hybrid, Japanese, Toyota

When the Supra vanished from the Toyota lineup in 2003, fans were angered but confident a revival was in the works. As the years past, hope began to fade until the company unveiled the FT-HS Concept at the North American International Auto Show in 2007.

Two and a half years later, fans are still waiting. However, the wait may soon be over as reports are indicating Toyota is preparing to launch a Supra revival in 2011.

While details are still limited, several sources are suggesting the rear-wheel drive sports car will be offered with a 3.5-liter V6 and the Lexus GS450h's 2GR-VSE 3.5-liter V6 which will be paired with the Toyota's Crown hybrid system. While the current 3.5-liter V6 only produces 268 hp and 248 lb-ft or torque, the Crown's hybrid system could enable the Lexus' V6 to produce more than 400 hp.

We could see a thinly veiled concept appear at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, but the production model isn't expected to be unveiled until next year.

 

Source: 7tune via autoblog

Comments

Siawa
June 23, 2009 7:20 PM
Forget everything, the rims on this machine are AWESOME!

Renegade
June 23, 2009 7:45 PM
The whole car is awesome.

Slideways240
June 23, 2009 7:27 PM
I like the look of this alot for some reason. I never like concept vehicles but this one im diggen

alyon
June 23, 2009 7:43 PM
This is everything that the great original Supra tried not to be. Looks and sounds like the next MR2 Spyder. Only Toyota can kill such great cars! I guess that Supra fans will have to keep waiting or pickup a GT-R.

Renegade
June 23, 2009 7:49 PM
I guess it's a good thing that Toyota's new CEO is into sports cars.

mc959
June 23, 2009 7:50 PM
I love this car, and with that retractable roof witch is super well integrated. this is car porn.

Swifty
June 23, 2009 8:04 PM
this could be Celica, for Supra they need to develope different car, more potential, and more sporty!!!

Prince_Ash
June 23, 2009 8:59 PM
can't wait ! very excited for this especially if the price is decent! :)

AOS
June 23, 2009 9:02 PM
Where's Honda in all these Jap sports cars coming out? Step ya game up Honda!

car-o-bar
June 23, 2009 9:17 PM
What's in the name. Bring the car, GT-R needs a competition.

N20_Purge
June 23, 2009 9:30 PM
I'm and going to be really excited for this car, which can hopefully get rid of the boring reputation Toyota has got now.

smohed
June 24, 2009 12:07 AM
I never like Toyota's, and this one as well

Renegade
June 24, 2009 1:15 AM
Toyota will never like you either. :p

scratchy996
June 24, 2009 1:35 AM
looks like something a Japanese Stormtrooper would drive :)

kuklukklak
June 24, 2009 5:34 AM
Simply beautiful. Would love to see the turning version.

Andy_Turbo
June 24, 2009 4:41 PM
I love Toyota. I own a MR2 Turbo and it is a blast to drive. I hope they turbocharge this beautiful car and i would be in the front line at any dealership for one.

vilivo
June 24, 2009 9:13 PM
Hold on, the next supra will be a hybrid?!?I love the original supra- because it was a car with a lot of potential, but potential you had to unlock yourself- this is like the supra, minus the heart- the new GT-R is more "tune- able", nice one Toyota, now even green peace can be "pimpin", too bad for us fans though...

TheAlchemist
June 24, 2009 10:02 PM
Interesting look, not bad though. I think it will grow on me. With it being hybrid too, what's it going to weigh in at? The last model was about 3450lbs if I am correct. I hope they keep it under 3400.

EH?
June 25, 2009 11:37 PM
meh, at least its better than the old supra

EINSVARELA
June 26, 2009 6:19 PM
YA QUE TOYOTA HA CIRCULADO ESTE RUMOR..MAZDA YA PRECENTO EL PROXIMO RX-7,EN DIBUJOS,EL NSX DE ACURA YA VIENE,,,,PERO Y EL SUPER AUTO DE MITSUBISHI...EL 3000GT VE-4 DONde ESTA??

meizterwerk
October 1, 2009 8:04 AM
this is just a good sign that toyota was finally made some clever humor in their design section.

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