To the great joy of the Supra fans, Toyota is all set for a comeback with a successor to MR2 and a reborn Supra, due within the next four years. The MR2 replacement, which is due for late 2013, will have a hybrid powertrain based on a 1.5-litre petrol engine, instead of V6 hybrid powertrain that was earlier meant for it.
toyotas reborn supra and mr2 successor
The rear-wheel drive Supra successor, on the other, is scheduled for 2011 and is expected to be available in two versions: a traditional gas-powered model which is likely to be fitted with a 3.5-liter V6 and a sports version with GS450h's 2GR-VSE 3.5-liter V6 mated to JDM Crown Hybrid's electric drive system.
Whereas the 3.5-liter V6 only produces 268hp and 248lb-ft of torque, the Crown’s Hybrid system will enable Lexus’ V6 to churn out over 400hp. The Supra successor is expected to appear at this year's Tokyo Motor Show, but the production model isn't expected to be unveiled until next year.
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