What's with all the 370Z wannabes?

FricFrac · 10-04-2011, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by waaaasabi

In regards to the second picture (the FT-HS), and taken from the very article that you linked to:

"Seen in 2007 as the FT-HS concept at the the Detroit Motor Show..."

...which would place that design before the 370Z...

Where does it say "Seen in 2007"?

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 09:12 PM

A little bit of Google due diligence will show you that the FT-HS concept was unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.

Masa · 10-04-2011, 09:14 PM

IBTL....

FricFrac · 10-04-2011, 09:15 PM

... found it in another article where they talk about the 2007 FT-HS....

"It's rumored that the upcoming Lexus LF-A sports car also could offer a hybrid powertrain (in conjunction with a conventional V-8 or V-10), but the FT-HS doesn't share the platform of the Lexus. Size-wise, the two-plus-two is almost an exact overlay of the Nissan 350Z, a car that would be an obvious competitor, although, if you take the Supra's price at the time of its departure ($40,000) as a ballpark starting figure, the Toyota would be considerably more expensive."

FricFrac · 10-04-2011, 09:16 PM

2007 Toyota FT-HS Concept - Latest News, Features, and Auto Show Coverage - Automobile Magazine

FricFrac · 10-04-2011, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

A little bit of Google due diligence will show you that the FT-HS concept was unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.

I think a little bit of due diligence would be reading the article I posted and finding that it wasn't actually stated in there....

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

I think a little bit of due diligence would be reading the article I posted and finding that it wasn't actually stated in there....

Text of the article you linked in your opening post:

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

and now the Toyota Supra?

New Toyota Supra due in 2014 - rumors

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Akio Toyoda, head of Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Co., says he would like to see a new Toyota Supra hit the market. Seen in 2007 as the FT-HS concept at the the Detroit Motor Show, the fifth-generation Supra would be the first in showrooms since the Mark IV was cancelled in 2002.

Toyoda used to test drive the fourth-gen Supra on the Nurburgring, and the idea of developing a better version became a pet project for the company chief. Speculation suggests the car would use a hybrid powertrain involving a V6 engine.

But not everyone in the company is inline with Toyoda's wishes. Since the company is already preparing a replacement to the MR-2, and the FT-86 sports car is an advanced development stages with Subaru, some may not see the need for a Supra release anytime soon.

Though Toyoda says he "wants to see the next Supra tested in the near future," he acknowledges that even if he wants the car to be released "the whole company is not going to be responding to that request," according to a published interview.

Read more: New Toyota Supra due in 2014 - rumors

FricFrac · 10-04-2011, 09:24 PM

Sorry I was looking in the FT-HS link - you're right.

10-04-2011, 09:24 PM

Are you high OP?

Rui Z · 10-04-2011, 09:25 PM

So, are you willing to admit that no one is copying the 370Z design?

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

A little bit of Google due diligence will show you that the FT-HS concept was unveiled at the 2007 Detroit Auto Show.

sounds like a lotta work

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 09:27 PM

Well, technically the OP would have to admit that the 370Z is copying the FT-HS concept.

m4a1mustang · 10-04-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

sounds like a lotta work

tl;dr

Red__Zed · 10-04-2011, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Well, technically the OP would have to admit that the 370Z is copying the FT-HS concept.

Carbon_z · 10-04-2011, 09:28 PM

I don't know about you guys but in 2015, according to Marty McFly and Doc Brown, where we're going we don't need roads. Forget Scion, supra and even Nissan cars, I'm getting myself the new 2015 Flying Ford mustamg Fox Body style. Hey now, ford already went back in time and altered a prior year model into the ford of today. I definitely see them doing it again in 2015

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The Scion an toyota might be flying cars which aren't anywhere close to a Z duhhhhhh hahahah

10-04-2011, 09:12 PM	#32 (permalink)
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10-04-2011, 09:15 PM	#34 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	... found it in another article where they talk about the 2007 FT-HS.... "It's rumored that the upcoming Lexus LF-A sports car also could offer a hybrid powertrain (in conjunction with a conventional V-8 or V-10), but the FT-HS doesn't share the platform of the Lexus. Size-wise, the two-plus-two is almost an exact overlay of the Nissan 350Z, a car that would be an obvious competitor, although, if you take the Supra's price at the time of its departure ($40,000) as a ballpark starting figure, the Toyota would be considerably more expensive." __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

10-04-2011, 09:16 PM	#35 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	2007 Toyota FT-HS Concept - Latest News, Features, and Auto Show Coverage - Automobile Magazine __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

10-04-2011, 09:24 PM	#38 (permalink)
FricFrac A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 1,481 Drives: 370Z 300ZX 280ZX 240 Rep Power: 228	Sorry I was looking in the FT-HS link - you're right. __________________ '09 370Z - '93 300ZX Vert - '83 280ZX - '83 280ZXT -'81 280ZXT stroker - '72 240Z - Stillen CBE, HFC, G3, Grounding Kit, Sways // Swift Spring // H&R 15mm // 5% Tint // Clear Bra //

10-04-2011, 09:24 PM	#39 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	Are you high OP?

10-04-2011, 09:25 PM	#40 (permalink)
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10-04-2011, 09:27 PM	#42 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Well, technically the OP would have to admit that the 370Z is copying the FT-HS concept. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

10-04-2011, 09:28 PM	#45 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,695 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 18	I don't know about you guys but in 2015, according to Marty McFly and Doc Brown, where we're going we don't need roads. Forget Scion, supra and even Nissan cars, I'm getting myself the new 2015 Flying Ford mustamg Fox Body style. Hey now, ford already went back in time and altered a prior year model into the ford of today. I definitely see them doing it again in 2015 . The Scion an toyota might be flying cars which aren't anywhere close to a Z duhhhhhh hahahah __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.