Toyota's Mixture Supra Successor to Start off in 2011
Could boast more than 400 hp
Toyota FT-HS Concept ……… by Michael Gauthier
June 23,.2009.7:00 PM … Filed Under:.. Hybrid, Japanese, Toyota
When the Supra vanished from the Toyota lineup in 2003, fans were angered but confident . revival was in the works. As the years past, hope began to fade until the company unveiled the FT-HS Concept at the North American International Auto Show in 2007.
Two and . half yearslater, fans are still waiting. However, the wait may soon be over as reports are indicating Toyota is preparing to launch . Supra revival in 2011.
While details are still limited, several sources are suggesting the rear-wheel drive sports car will be offered with ..3.5-liter .6 and the Lexus GS450.’..2GR-VSE 3.5-liter .6 which will be paired with the Toyota ‘. Crown hybrid system. While the current 3.5-liter .6 only produces 268 hp and 248 lb-ft or torque, the Crown’. hybrid system could enablethe Lexus ‘ .6 toproduce more than 400 hp.
We could see . thinly veiled concept appear at this year’. Tokyo Motor Show, but the production model isn’. expected to be unveiled until next year.
