Supra evolution vs. Corvette evolution
Le Mans Master
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From: Toronto
I frankly don't mind what they did with the Supra from a business standpoint. It's affordable and will sell. If they created the 90s version today and it was at a 100k+ price point it would fail. Look at the NSX. Look at the GTR. Not the right moment in time.
Le Mans Master
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From: Milford NH
Racer
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From: Virginia
Nissan did a really good design job with the Infiniti Q60 red sport. Very good balance of looks and power and I hear the power potential is very stout. The new Supra I am still hoping they have a secret that no one knows yet. Does anyone know what the internals are in the motor yet? The 07-08 BMW N54 motor came with forged internals and if Toyota decided to forge the internals on this car as well then this car actually could be something very special which is what really made the last gen so special in reality.
Melting Slicks
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From: Mount Airy NC
C7 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
Nissan did a really good design job with the Infiniti Q60 red sport. Very good balance of looks and power and I hear the power potential is very stout. The new Supra I am still hoping they have a secret that no one knows yet. Does anyone know what the internals are in the motor yet? The 07-08 BMW N54 motor came with forged internals and if Toyota decided to forge the internals on this car as well then this car actually could be something very special which is what really made the last gen so special in reality.
Last edited by chefcg1; Jan 19, 2019 at 08:53 AM.
Racer
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From: Virginia
i’m With you, my guess it will basically be a n54 motor. That’s a big deal if you know anything about that motor. With that in mind the tunning market is going to explode with the introduction of the new Supra. My guess is we will see a lot of 500hp supras with basically a tune only. Would I buy one...probably not, or at least for a couple years when I can pick on up in the teens.
Safety Car
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From: Oro Valley Arizona
Sake Buyer
Most new Supra shoppers would never consider a Corvette. Different attitudes dare I say different age demographic. Fun to see the first one when they arrive. Then the amusement park is closed for me.
Melting Slicks
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From: Cleveland, OH
This just tells you how GOOD the old Supra was. Well other then its price which was insane at the time. The new one? Not feeling it. I think the Infiniti Q60 Red Sport is a better choice. The upmarket Nissan is heavily but has more power along with AWD and looks much better, especially the interior. Plus if you want a BMW Z4 just buy one. A Supra with no targa top, no hatch and no manual transmission is not a Supra in my book. About the only thing I like about it is the smaller size. The 'Vette is a step above.
