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Toyota Hybrid: Supra Successor 2011

By Jay Williams - 25/June/2009

Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car Concept
Toyota FT-HS Hybrid
Sports Car Concept

Toyota FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car Concept
The Supra revival should
be in late 2011.

Tokyo, Japan  Styling features of the Toyota Supra was originally derived from the Toyota Celica, but it was both longer and wider. 

The Supra also traces much of its roots back to the Toyota 2000GT with the main feature being its engine. The first three generations of the Supra model were offered with a direct descendant to the 2000GT's M engine. All four generations of Supra produced have an inline 6-cylinder engine.

In 1999, Toyota ceased sales of the Supra in the United States and in 2002 Toyota officially stopped production of the Supra in Japan.

A lot of fans where disappointed when Toyota dropped the Supra from it's line up. With rumors and anticipation surrounding Toyota's Supra successor and the unveiling of the FT-HS Hybrid Sports Car Concept at the North American International Auto Show in 2007, made fans confident of a revival.

It sounds like Toyota’s Akio Toyoda is answering every enthusiasts prayers because, according to reports, Toyota are indicating that they are preparing to launch a Supra revival in late 2011.

While details are still limited, sources are suggesting the rear-wheel drive sports car will have two engine options - a traditional gas-powered model, fitted with a 3.5-liter V6, and a hybrid "Sports" variant packing the GS450h's 2GR-VSE 3.5-liter V6 mated to the JDM Crown Hybrid's electric drive system, pushing power outputs to around 298kW (400 hp) to the rear wheels.

Rumors have it that the Supra successor will have a starting price of around three to four million yen and should make its debut at this year’s Tokyo Motor Show.

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