[boblaw]

http://www.motorauthority.com/spy-sh...ngine-bay.html

Very impressive for Toyota

[TheAcAvenger]

200 grand?! They would've been better off making something in the R8/GTR/911 GT3/Turbo price range with 450hp or so. No one is paying that much for a Toyota.

[lyndon_h]

I think they plan on building only 500 or so. They wont make any money off the venture, but it will strike fear into their rivals and make alot of people respect their ability.

[BForbes]

The GS-F is suppose to get a version of this motor too!! Hot Damn.

[just4kickz]

Originally Posted by lyndon_h

I think they plan on building only 500 or so. They wont make any money off the venture, but it will strike fear into their rivals and make alot of people respect their ability.

lol. i've never heard of car companies making cars just to strike fear in their rivals instead of making money.

[shipill]

nice supersport with TOYOTA reliability

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by just4kickz

lol. i've never heard of car companies making cars just to strike fear in their rivals instead of making money.

Honda did it with their Hydrogen vehicle that are being leased in very small quantities. Look up how much Honda is losing on each car. It is an absurd amount. It shows the world and its rivals that they are leading the way in alternative automotive tech.

The GT-R struck ''fear'' into its rivals. Dont be mistaken kind sir. Those in Germany have taken a very close watch. Even Honda's CEO instructed engineers to beat the GT-R with the NSX before it was canned.

[lyndon_h]

Originally Posted by just4kickz

lol. i've never heard of car companies making cars just to strike fear in their rivals instead of making money.

I know, i chuckled too.

[MontegoblueE92]

Originally Posted by just4kickz

lol. i've never heard of car companies making cars just to strike fear in their rivals instead of making money.

Ever heard of a Bugatti Veyron?

[Inspired]

Originally Posted by MontegoblueE92

Ever heard of a Bugatti Veyron?

what's wrong with a lexus? can't go wrong with reliable/power/luxury

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by twinturbo335

what's wrong with a lexus? can't go wrong with reliable/power/luxury

Indeed, I am defender of all things BMW but its hard when my JDM colleagues say those 4 dreaded letters to me: HPFP

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by lyndon_h

I think they plan on building only 500 or so. They wont make any money off the venture, but it will strike fear into their rivals and make alot of people respect their ability.

"Striking fear" isn't the proper way to put it, but I can see what you're trying to say.

These halo cars are more of a technical showcase; a display of an automaker's capabilities. They generate interest and respect, despite the fact that they're never usually profitable.

Originally Posted by BForbes

Indeed, I am defender of all things BMW but its hard when my JDM colleagues say those 4 dreaded letters to me: HPFP

Takes three hours to get it replaced at the local dealer. Not a big problem anymore, especially with BMW extending the warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles for the pump. The worst thing you'll have to suffer with is some decreased performance until you get it replaced.

[Inspired]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

"Striking fear" isn't the proper way to put it, but I can see what you're trying to say.

These halo cars are more of a technical showcase; a display of an automaker's capabilities. They generate interest and respect, despite the fact that they're never usually profitable.

Takes three hours to get it replaced at the local dealer. Not a big problem anymore, especially with BMW extending the warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles for the pump. The worst thing you'll have to suffer with is some decreased performance until you get it replaced.

It doesn't matter if it takes 5 minutes to replace. It is the hassle that you have to go through whenever it goes out..

[Splinter4784]

Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

200 grand?! They would've been better off making something in the R8/GTR/911 GT3/Turbo price range with 450hp or so. No one is paying that much for a Toyota.

yea they will

toyota and lexus are great companies with quality vehicles, the IS-F is sick and the LF-A is going to be lightning

[lyndon_h]

Originally Posted by lyndon_h

I think they plan on building only 500 or so. They wont make any money off the venture, but it will strike fear into their rivals and make alot of people respect their ability.

I read the article. They plan to build 1000.

[lyndon_h]

Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

200 grand?! They would've been better off making something in the R8/GTR/911 GT3/Turbo price range with 450hp or so. No one is paying that much for a Toyota.

I think the same thing was said about 70k luxury vehicles about 8 years ago.

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Takes three hours to get it replaced at the local dealer. Not a big problem anymore, especially with BMW extending the warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles for the pump. The worst thing you'll have to suffer with is some decreased performance until you get it replaced.

I know it isnt that much of a hassle to fix but its still a HUGE problem. Potential customers could get stranded until help arrives. Plus, this means that there will be a lot of potential BMW's out there that will crap out after 10/yr 120,000. A Company like Toyota would never have that. What about people having their second pump crap out on the LCI's???

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by twinturbo335

It doesn't matter if it takes 5 minutes to replace. It is the hassle that you have to go through whenever it goes out..

Fair point, and the problem is inexcusable, but it's hardly a big deal. Mine faulted once. I drove to the dealer and got itreplaced shortly after.

So maybe it'll fault once in a period of ownership. It's hatdly a hassle.

Originally Posted by BForbes

I know it isnt that much of a hassle to fix but its still a HUGE problem. Potential customers could get stranded until help arrives. Plus, this means that there will be a lot of potential BMW's out there that will crap out after 10/yr 120,000. A Company like Toyota would never have that. What about people having their second pump crap out on the LCI's???

The car doesn't just crap out and leave you stranded. It's just slower.

Sorry man I just really hate toyota and their reputation for reliabilty is misleading since they've been experiencing quality issues of their own and many companies have caught up.

[Kensta335]

Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

200 grand?! They would've been better off making something in the R8/GTR/911 GT3/Turbo price range with 450hp or so. No one is paying that much for a Toyota.

Alot of people said they won't pay 80-90k for a Nissan either but there are others that will. If they are having 500-1000 built, I say they will sell out.

[rcracer_tx]

If Lexus put a TT v8 in it and made the car around $100k they couldn't produce enough for the demand.... Lexus reliability in a supercar

[JIM E92]

Nice to see Toyota produce a V-10 for consumers. It's about time they get serious about this car. If I recall correctly the first teaser was at the 2005 NAIAS.

[hks786]

Originally Posted by TheAcAvenger

200 grand?! They would've been better off making something in the R8/GTR/911 GT3/Turbo price range with 450hp or so. No one is paying that much for a Toyota.

+1000