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

[jayi12-15psi]

I would equate the tc to an 8th gen. I know it's different than what YOU would consider a celica to be, but lets face it, the 7th gen celica was different than what you would consider a celica to be. Looking at the history of redesigned celicas, you can tell how each celica retained styling cues or engineering from the previous version.

For example, from the 5th gen to the 6th.

-Uses same basic engines
-uses similar colors(toyota red)
-the doors are the same
-taillight configuration is similar

4th gen to 5th

-use pop up headlights with turnsignal separate on the side
-similar engine components
-similar taillight configuration
-overall similar shape

whereas the 7th gen retains virtually nothing from any of it's predecessors, if the tc isn't an 8th gen celica, the 7th gen celica shouldn't be a celica. the only thing that makes the 7th gen a celica is the fact that they continued the nameplate.