Next Toyota Supra, BMW Z4 Won't Be Rivals
The sports car relationship between Toyota and BMW will result in two cars that won’t compete with each other.
The two automakers’ joint sports car project will birth two different sized vehicles with the Supra nameplate heading back to Toyota’s lineup while BMW will create its next-generation Z4. The two models are expected to feature a hybrid, four-wheel drive setup that utilizes BMW gasoline and electric motors. The German automaker is understood to be in charge of bringing its expertise in construction and carbon fiber to the architecture.
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The Japanese automaker has previewed its new Supra with the FT-1 concept which will be significantly larger than the existing Z4. As a result, expect the platform that the two vehicles will be built on to be scalable and according to Ian Robertson, BMW sales and marketing board member, “The cars in themselves don’t actually need to be positioned the same. The platform can spawn two positionings.”
No decision on production for both vehicles have been made, but they’ll likely be built at one factory similar to Toyota and Subaru’s partnership on the FR-S and BRZ.
[Source: Autocar]
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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