8th Gen Celica, You decide! Options

[BloodyStupidDave...]

Okay, a little diversion...

Someone posted a thread on another Celica forum and I thought I would do the same here. If you were lead designer for the Celica department at Toyota, how would you style the 8th Gen celica?

The rules:
* You may only post in this thread if you include an illustration in your post. Even if you are only replying to someone else.
* No duplicate images. You may modify someone elses image to illustrate your point.
* No bending of the rules (that includes trivial changes to an image just so you can post a reply)
* Anything goes (No judgements on quality of ideas or quality of draftsman skills, please)
* Its just for fun

Okay, to get the ball rolling... I dunno where this came from or even if it is Toyota (probably not). Google found it.



* Mercedes Benz CLK syle headlights for a modern take on the Gen6 look
* Quad Ferrari-shaped afterburner taillights
* Vanquish style rear end, hatch, rear quarters
* Supra style rear vents/scoops
* 6th gen GT4 style mid air intake
* all-wheel drive

[Bigmeanbulldog55]

Based on the Echo/Vitz/Yaris.
FWD
Possible lower roof line if affordable
It comes with a new designed 1.6lt turbo ~180hp ~155lb-ft (similar to 4age, but new and redesigned) (maybe vvti)
Sports suspension developed with TRD.
optional 8 speaker sound system with cd player.
Wing/sideskirts/front lip optional.
5 speed manual only
Base model has 1.8 echo motor (7afe, or similar) with vvti
All wheel disk brakes on turbo model and optional on Base
~$18,000 for Turbo
~$15,000 for Base

I think that would be a pretty marketable car. I would buy one in a heart beat. Gives a good option to the SRT-4, but Toyota. As long as they don't build it like a tin can, it should sell well. Even if they built it cheap, it would still sell. The lower roof would help performance, but if it costs more to do I don't think it would be a good idea. If they just offer a sportier Yaris, I'll buy that. No 4 door option of course. That just ruins the models look.