Another Japanese Sports Car Announced

kensin0429 · 10-06-2009, 04:54 PM

sorry typo ^ fixed

shabarivas · 10-06-2009, 05:43 PM

are you kidding me? thats an awesome platform for a sports car... 3000lbs + 200hp @ 20k? you spend 5-6k on it and you will have a 3000lbs + 300hp RWD track car... you guys are tripping... it might look ugly but im sure you will see a LOT of these around if they were to release it like that...

theDreamer · 10-06-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by shabarivas

are you kidding me? thats an awesome platform for a sports car... 3000lbs + 200hp @ 20k? you spend 5-6k on it and you will have a 3000lbs + 300hp RWD track car... you guys are tripping... it might look ugly but im sure you will see a LOT of these around if they were to release it like that...

They are betting on a lot to make that 20,000 price point.
Even the Civic Si is past the 20,000 price point; I can see this at the bottom of the barrel starting at 22,000 and then going up to 25,000. If they can hit the sub 3k mark in weight it might be a good contender but with all the safety standards that are being required it will be tough.

I do hope to see good things from this, just hope this does not turn out to be like the Camaro. Hyped for some time and then a pretty "meh" launch.

RatedZ · 10-06-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

They are betting on a lot to make that 20,000 price point.
Even the Civic Si is past the 20,000 price point; I can see this at the bottom of the barrel starting at 22,000 and then going up to 25,000. If they can hit the sub 3k mark in weight it might be a good contender but with all the safety standards that are being required it will be tough.

I do hope to see good things from this, just hope this does not turn out to be like the Camaro. Hyped for some time and then a pretty "meh" launch.

The Camaro was stale when it launched. We'd already been looking at the design for nearly 4 years.

I'm probably one of the biggest Camaro fans you'll ever talk to, but that THING is just hideous. It's a true abomination to the "Camaro" nameplate.

theDreamer · 10-06-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by RatedZ

The Camaro was stale when it launched. We'd already been looking at the design for nearly 4 years.

I'm probably one of the biggest Camaro fans you'll ever talk to, but that THING is just hideous. It's a true abomination to the "Camaro" nameplate.

Yep, I remember seeing it for the first time in 2005 (or 2004) in the Houston Auto Show, first time ever here. I was very happy to see it, but now 2009 and the world has moved on.
This car can do very well, with a set date of 2011 it might be able to hold the hype and launch very well. Now I might have a reason to stop by the auto show in 2011.

RatedZ · 10-06-2009, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Yep, I remember seeing it for the first time in 2005 (or 2004) in the Houston Auto Show, first time ever here. I was very happy to see it, but now 2009 and the world has moved on.
This car can do very well, with a set date of 2011 it might be able to hold the hype and launch very well. Now I might have a reason to stop by the auto show in 2011.

I don't particularly care for the design of this new Toyota. I think the "3/4 view" from the rear has a nice profile, but that's it. It certainly doesn't look half as good as the 370Z does.

CrownR426 · 10-06-2009, 06:08 PM

Wow, very very similar to the 370z.
Copy cats! lol.

Pheonix · 10-06-2009, 07:33 PM

Personal opinion, I don't think its bad looking at all...a bit weak on the power side, but the aftermarket will jump all over it, and I'm sure it'll siphon away a fair chunk of the Civic 2D and Si crowd.

Forrest · 10-06-2009, 09:08 PM

wow i definetely see a 370z in there.

SpawnAeroJohn · 10-06-2009, 10:01 PM

I like it. But I dont care much for toyota... My mind might be changed if they were to finally release that supra or that supra in "lexus's body" as they say. I should say... When they release it.

Pheonix · 10-06-2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn

I like it. But I dont care much for toyota... My mind might be changed if they were to finally release that supra or that supra in "lexus's body" as they say. I should say... When they release it.

I'm with you...if, when...its been running the rumor mill for how many years now?

zman1910 · 10-06-2009, 10:07 PM

Keep in mind that will most likely be a replacement for the Celica which will be driven mostly by teenagers and/or females. Looking at it like that I really like the design and it'll be nice to have something in that range after the demise of such cars like the RSX and Celica. This car will cater to a different demographic and will hopefully push some of the younger/inexperienced drivers away from the more powerful Z.

k20z3 · 10-06-2009, 11:50 PM

Is this going to be similiar to the GT-4 that would be coming out... miss ma celica

cant wait may be getting 350z nismo!

k20z3 · 10-07-2009, 12:42 AM

Is this going to be similiar to the GT-4 that would be coming out... miss ma celica

cant wait may be getting 350z nismo!

chief_Roka · 10-07-2009, 09:05 AM

This is the car I threaded about a couple weeks ago that everone was trying to tell me isn't coming out even though I read a new article cconcerning it.

I honestly don't think its bad lookin at all. Its different. And as far as it looking like other cars.
Name a car that doesn't look like or take cues from another vehicle.
The 370z is a hydrid of a 240z n a porsche 911. N the 240z was a rip off of those GT ferraris from the early 60's. Very few original cars today.
There's a twin turbo version of this car and this car also ONLY weighs 2,866lbs..
The N/A version is 220hp/240lbs tq 2,866lbs and a 50/50 weight distribution.
This car might very well be lookin at a 0-60 time of 5.5 and a twin tubo time of 4.4sec
The genesis coupe @ 3,409lbs and 310hp 266lbs tq, V6 gets 5.5seconds on a 55/45 weight distribution.
This car will be almost 600 lbs lighter.
That's like the camaro SS at 3,800lbs 426 hp 400lbstq V8, DOES 0-60 4.6. Quarter mi 13.0
The 370z gets 4.6/13.1 on half the displacement, more than 90hp/130lbs tq deficit. But the cars match in performance numbers. Like the Z against a camaro. The power will die off earlier cuz its a 4 banger. But figure for highway driving. You will probably have enough power to get you to 100mph with sufficient torque. That's not a bad deal. This is lotus inspired engineering as well.
Like the styling or not. This toyota will be a force to be reckoned with.

I'm still buyin a Z though. Lol.

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k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 34 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 406	Is this going to be similiar to the GT-4 that would be coming out... miss ma celica cant wait may be getting 350z nismo! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 34 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 406	Is this going to be similiar to the GT-4 that would be coming out... miss ma celica cant wait may be getting 350z nismo! __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

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10-06-2009, 04:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
kensin0429 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: palmsprings Posts: 244 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 16	sorry typo ^ fixed

10-06-2009, 05:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
shabarivas A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,188 Drives: 370z MB 6mt Rep Power: 915	are you kidding me? thats an awesome platform for a sports car... 3000lbs + 200hp @ 20k? you spend 5-6k on it and you will have a 3000lbs + 300hp RWD track car... you guys are tripping... it might look ugly but im sure you will see a LOT of these around if they were to release it like that...

10-06-2009, 07:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
Pheonix Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Memphis Posts: 626 Drives: Black 370 6MT Rep Power: 17	Personal opinion, I don't think its bad looking at all...a bit weak on the power side, but the aftermarket will jump all over it, and I'm sure it'll siphon away a fair chunk of the Civic 2D and Si crowd.

10-06-2009, 10:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
SpawnAeroJohn NOT A CURRENT VENDOR Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 609 Drives: you Rep Power: 18	I like it. But I dont care much for toyota... My mind might be changed if they were to finally release that supra or that supra in "lexus's body" as they say. I should say... When they release it.

10-06-2009, 10:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
zman1910 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: FL Posts: 361 Drives: 2011 Audi S4 Rep Power: 429	Keep in mind that will most likely be a replacement for the Celica which will be driven mostly by teenagers and/or females. Looking at it like that I really like the design and it'll be nice to have something in that range after the demise of such cars like the RSX and Celica. This car will cater to a different demographic and will hopefully push some of the younger/inexperienced drivers away from the more powerful Z.

10-07-2009, 09:05 AM	#15 (permalink)
chief_Roka Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: BKLYN,NY/DFW,TX Posts: 166 Drives: '10 370z7at B.C. Rep Power: 16	This is the car I threaded about a couple weeks ago that everone was trying to tell me isn't coming out even though I read a new article cconcerning it. I honestly don't think its bad lookin at all. Its different. And as far as it looking like other cars. Name a car that doesn't look like or take cues from another vehicle. The 370z is a hydrid of a 240z n a porsche 911. N the 240z was a rip off of those GT ferraris from the early 60's. Very few original cars today. There's a twin turbo version of this car and this car also ONLY weighs 2,866lbs.. The N/A version is 220hp/240lbs tq 2,866lbs and a 50/50 weight distribution. This car might very well be lookin at a 0-60 time of 5.5 and a twin tubo time of 4.4sec The genesis coupe @ 3,409lbs and 310hp 266lbs tq, V6 gets 5.5seconds on a 55/45 weight distribution. This car will be almost 600 lbs lighter. That's like the camaro SS at 3,800lbs 426 hp 400lbstq V8, DOES 0-60 4.6. Quarter mi 13.0 The 370z gets 4.6/13.1 on half the displacement, more than 90hp/130lbs tq deficit. But the cars match in performance numbers. Like the Z against a camaro. The power will die off earlier cuz its a 4 banger. But figure for highway driving. You will probably have enough power to get you to 100mph with sufficient torque. That's not a bad deal. This is lotus inspired engineering as well. Like the styling or not. This toyota will be a force to be reckoned with. I'm still buyin a Z though. Lol.