Nice looking car.
Toyota’s Hachi-Roku for the new millenium
Originally Posted by Autoblog
Hmm… not bad. The interior is obviously show car fluffery (unzipping the CD player slot?), but the exterior looks pretty production ready.
Keep the weight below 3000 pounds, offer a turbo variant with ~280 horsepower, a limited slip, and some decent brakes, price it around $30k and Toyota might just have a hit on their hands.
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Like it and I'll admit to liking the AE86 as well.
If they keep the weight down I think even a low powered version would sell pretty well if priced ~$20K.
I'm torn on the decision to use a boxer. Never worked on them, how does basic maint. and upgrades compare to an inline four (though I guess alot of it depends on engine bay packaging)?
Chris
91 Miata (#3), Rattle Can Grey(previous owner), Greddy Turbo @7 PSI and Manifold (Only items remaining from the kit), TDR I/C, Godspeed Radiator, RM DP, 2.5 Enthuza Bipes, BEGI AFPR, ACT, Lightened Stock Flywheel, Yellow Konis, FCM on Stock Springs, HDM2S, MOMO Wheel, Ratsback Front CF Lip, Black Rota's on EcstaXS, Corrado Rotors & XP8's on Front w/ 1.8 rears.
http://austinmiata.com/
Wishlist: Megasquirt to run 12-13 PSI, White non-spray paint job, 8" 6UL's, RX7 LSD, Evans Waterless Coolant
extreme want.
TXMC: Drinkin, shootin, racin!
In GranTurismo glory already:
GT really is breaking into car marketing.
Chris
91 Miata (#3), Rattle Can Grey(previous owner), Greddy Turbo @7 PSI and Manifold (Only items remaining from the kit), TDR I/C, Godspeed Radiator, RM DP, 2.5 Enthuza Bipes, BEGI AFPR, ACT, Lightened Stock Flywheel, Yellow Konis, FCM on Stock Springs, HDM2S, MOMO Wheel, Ratsback Front CF Lip, Black Rota's on EcstaXS, Corrado Rotors & XP8's on Front w/ 1.8 rears.
http://austinmiata.com/
Wishlist: Megasquirt to run 12-13 PSI, White non-spray paint job, 8" 6UL's, RX7 LSD, Evans Waterless Coolant
'94 Black & Black & Tan
'99 head swap, JR header, TDR intake & header blanket, MegaSquirt, RB hollow bar, Tein Flex, 15x8 6ULs, HD M2 Sport, FM cat, Borla cat-back, black '95M interior, MOMO Zebrano, IL Motorsport console...
Dyno Days
8/16/08 (bone stock): 103.1 hp/99.0 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/23/08 (Borla cat-back): 108.2 hp/104.1 lb-ft - Dynojet
8/13/11 (more stuff...): 126 hp/116 lb-ft - Mustang dyno
Roger Moore: the Danny White of James Bonds
91 Miata (#3), Rattle Can Grey(previous owner), Greddy Turbo @7 PSI and Manifold (Only items remaining from the kit), TDR I/C, Godspeed Radiator, RM DP, 2.5 Enthuza Bipes, BEGI AFPR, ACT, Lightened Stock Flywheel, Yellow Konis, FCM on Stock Springs, HDM2S, MOMO Wheel, Ratsback Front CF Lip, Black Rota's on EcstaXS, Corrado Rotors & XP8's on Front w/ 1.8 rears.
http://austinmiata.com/
Wishlist: Megasquirt to run 12-13 PSI, White non-spray paint job, 8" 6UL's, RX7 LSD, Evans Waterless Coolant
Not enough pix. I'd like to see where, exactly, the engine lies and the weight distribution. It certainly is a slick looking body with that low nose. Could be seriously fun :)
92 Sunny 214k, 95 Dimples, 93 James Bondo, 92 SM (Speedie Jr )
Shelley, Apex, Tigger, Max, Baby(cats), Fluffy, Spot, and Peanut (mini horses), Cinnamon & Bitsy(dawgs)
MSR #1001, SCCA #208822 Let's go racin'
The video has a very small glimpse under the hood.
Chris
91 Miata (#3), Rattle Can Grey(previous owner), Greddy Turbo @7 PSI and Manifold (Only items remaining from the kit), TDR I/C, Godspeed Radiator, RM DP, 2.5 Enthuza Bipes, BEGI AFPR, ACT, Lightened Stock Flywheel, Yellow Konis, FCM on Stock Springs, HDM2S, MOMO Wheel, Ratsback Front CF Lip, Black Rota's on EcstaXS, Corrado Rotors & XP8's on Front w/ 1.8 rears.
http://austinmiata.com/
Wishlist: Megasquirt to run 12-13 PSI, White non-spray paint job, 8" 6UL's, RX7 LSD, Evans Waterless Coolant
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2009...OKYO/910069998[/QUOTE]
So it's "Monkey Ass Red"?Originally Posted by Autoweek article
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Dare I say resemblance to 370z?
1991 Mariner
2003 Tahoe
2004 Hayabusa
1989 YSR50
1997 SC300
I like it. Though I worry about power capability. They say "Subaru derived", which implies differences. Given it is Toyota, expect those differences to be cost driven, and for it to probably run ~180HP N/A (compared to the Subaru 2.5's 160HP N/A). They will be aiming it at the MX-5, so that will be the ballpark they will need it to be in.
We shall see though!
I'd prefer it if Mazda made the Coupe based on the MX-5/RX-8 Chassis that they have talked about.
Missing my Miata...
1990 CRX HF (78,000 Miles) FS/FT
I like it. The boxer can give it a very low CG and hood line if they leave the inter cooler off of the top of the engine. I even like the color. One please.
I would have said magenta.
Stripe Das Sape
We are leading the world to democracy by example.
Well they have screwed the pooch once again.
I'm not speeding officer, I'm qualifying!!!
92 Red (sold)
2006 ZX6R 636 (sold)
99 S10 ZQ8 (sold)
95 Merlot M
05 GSXR 600 (To buy my house)