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 Jul 23, 2010 - 5:40 PM
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i doubt the next supra will have an I6 engine. while the I6 is a sporty engine layout that would mean a long sloping hood and RWD setup like in all previous supras, v6s are more commonly used nowadays. the efficiency is not the biggest factor but it's the weight (V6 < I6) and engine placement for balance and better handling. boxer or flat engines follow the same sort of principle and offers lower center of gravity for better handling which you see in many subarus and porsches.
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Jul 27, 2010 - 7:12 AM
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Dude, seriously..... I had a dream that one of Toyotas "Sports Cars" was present before me. I popped the hood and seen a 2GRTFE motor. Yes, a twin turboed 2GR-FE... I dunno why, but it was just a strange dream. Doubt that engine will still be around for any future Supra though, by that time there will be something else. Probably another G engine though.... 4GR-FE, since they like it enough to put it in almost every dang car between the Toyota and Lexus line.
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Jul 30, 2010 - 11:22 AM
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Toyota has re-trademarked "Supra". You might even see the FT-86 be badged as a Supra...
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Jul 30, 2010 - 11:45 AM
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That would make me sad.
...but I'd probably still want to buy it. -------------------- Has no more Celicas
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Jul 30, 2010 - 5:23 PM
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i like it looks sexy!
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Jul 30, 2010 - 6:45 PM
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QUOTE (Supersprynt @ Jul 30, 2010 - 12:22 PM) Toyota has re-trademarked "Supra". You might even see the FT-86 be badged as a Supra... Celica is also trademarked from a quick search in the UK and on the State side system http://tess2.uspto.gov/ QUOTE Word Mark CELICA
Goods and Services IC 012. US 019. G & S: MOTOR CARS AND PARTS THEREOF. FIRST USE: 19700928. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19710320 Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING Serial Number 72392989 Filing Date May 24, 1971 Current Filing Basis 1A Original Filing Basis 1A Change In Registration CHANGE IN REGISTRATION HAS OCCURRED Registration Number 0959700 Registration Date May 29, 1973 Owner (REGISTRANT) TOYOTA JIDOSHA KOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA (TOYOTA MOTOR CO., LTD.) CORPORATION JAPAN 1, TOYOTA-CHO TOYOTA-SHI AICHI-KEN JAPAN (LAST LISTED OWNER) TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION) CORPORATION BY CHANGE OF NAME FROM JAPAN 1, TOYOTA-CHO, TOYOTA-SHI AICHI-KEN JAPAN Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED Attorney of Record DAVID J. KERA Type of Mark TRADEMARK Register PRINCIPAL Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20031112. Renewal 2ND RENEWAL 20031112 Live/Dead Indicator LIVE This post has been edited by Tom_SS2: Jul 30, 2010 - 6:48 PM --------------------  |
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