Toyota's Hybrid Supra Successor to Launch in 2011

 Toyotas Hybrid Supra Successor to Launch in 2011
Toyota FT-HS Concept

Could boast more than 400 hp

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

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 Siawa Siawa
Forget everything, the rims on this machine are AWESOME!
June 23, 2009 3:20 pm
 Renegade Renegade
The whole car is awesome.
June 23, 2009 3:45 pm
 Slideways240 Slideways240
I like the look of this alot for some reason. I never like concept vehicles but this one im diggen
June 23, 2009 3:27 pm
 alyon alyon
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.
June 23, 2009 3:43 pm
 Renegade Renegade
I guess it's a good thing that Toyota's new CEO is into sports cars.
June 23, 2009 3:49 pm
 mc959 mc959
I love this car, and with that retractable roof witch is super well integrated. this is car porn.
June 23, 2009 3:50 pm
 Swifty Swifty
this could be Celica, for Supra they need to develope different car, more potential, and more sporty!!!
June 23, 2009 4:04 pm
 Prince_Ash Prince_Ash
can't wait ! very excited for this especially if the price is decent! :)
June 23, 2009 4:59 pm
 AOS AOS
Where's Honda in all these Jap sports cars coming out? Step ya game up Honda!
June 23, 2009 5:02 pm
 car-o-bar car-o-bar
What's in the name. Bring the car, GT-R needs a competition.
June 23, 2009 5:17 pm
 N20_Purge N20_Purge
I'm and going to be really excited for this car, which can hopefully get rid of the boring reputation Toyota has got now.
June 23, 2009 5:30 pm
 smohed smohed
I never like Toyota's, and this one as well
June 23, 2009 8:07 pm
 Renegade Renegade
Toyota will never like you either. :p
June 23, 2009 9:15 pm
 scratchy996 scratchy996
looks like something a Japanese Stormtrooper would drive :)
June 23, 2009 9:35 pm
 kuklukklak kuklukklak
Simply beautiful. Would love to see the turning version.
June 24, 2009 1:34 am
 Scarcliff Scarcliff
*Drools*
June 24, 2009 11:13 am
 Andy_Turbo Andy_Turbo
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.
June 24, 2009 12:41 pm
 vilivo vilivo
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...
June 24, 2009 5:13 pm
 TheAlchemist TheAlchemist
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.
June 24, 2009 6:02 pm
 EH? EH?
meh, at least its better than the old supra
June 25, 2009 7:37 pm
 EINSVARELA EINSVARELA
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??
June 26, 2009 2:19 pm
 meizterwerk meizterwerk
this is just a good sign that toyota was finally made some clever humor in their design section.
October 1, 2009 4:04 am