Link: http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?article=7633&sid=178&n=158 Spy Shots: '06 Toyota Supercar Lexus or Toyota? Does it matter with 500 hp? by Brenda Priddy (2004-10-05) Toyota has been eyeing Nissan's success with the revived 350Z - and apparently, from spy pictures nabbed this week, it's been a little jealous of supercars like the Porsche Carrera GT, too. Toyota 's been caught testing what some insiders are calling the "TXS," a limited-production exotic that might be powered by a V-10 engine worth 500 hp. Pictures show the TXS with enough cladding to disguise much of its shape, but clearly, this is no Celica or MR2-sized sportscar. Insiders suggest the car will tip in at less than 3000 pounds, giving its 500-hp powerplant (with 370 lb-ft of torque) a serious chance at catching the likes of the Porsche and Benz supercars. Top speed could reach 190 mph, the same league as the 550-hp Ford GT. Whether the drivetrain offers any version of Toyota 's hybrid technology is unknown. Whether the final vehicle is sold as a Lexus or as a Toyota , it's likely that a limited production run of about 10,000 units is in order. Expect a debut at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show and an on-sale date soon after - with a pricetag well over $100,000.
This is an RX7 hot rodded to go up against the Euro SuperCars. It's already clocked over 200mph. http://www.urbanracer.com/gallery/gallery/event_coverage/Tokyo_Auto_Salon/Tokyo_Auto_Salon_2004/Day_1/img_9023.jpg http://www.urbanracer.com/gallery/gallery/event_coverage/Tokyo_Auto_Salon/Tokyo_Auto_Salon_2004/Day_1/img_9027.jpg
I would say new generation supra, but I agree, the engine does look very much like it's in the rear. Low front end, vented rear diffuser.
From that photo, it simply appears to be a hatch back (like the supra). I highly doubt its a rear motor car.
Need4speed, That certainly is an ugly derivative of the 3rd gen. But if it's got 4 rotors 200 miles per hour is childs play.
