Comments by "pm ayo" (@pmayo7894) on "Kirk Kreifels" channel.

  1. ​ @smokescreen2146  - the Supra is a more mass-market car with an engine configuration that BMW and the older Supras use.
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  2.  @redman112010  - not quite. The platform for the car and the Z4 aren't based on any prior model from the latter.
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  3. A bit of a fun fact is that Toyota's Rookie Racing is currently using a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for Super Taikyu. Probably to gain some useful data to help with the GR GT3.
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  4. The current-gen isn't exactly a "betrayal" when we consider that we didn't buy enough and, in some cases, outright hated the A80 model back when it was still in production.
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  5. Except, "everyone" (and by that, I mean, a few or several fans) seems to forget that the last time Toyota made their own Supra, they didn't buy a lot and, by some, actually hated it back when it was new. Didn't help that Japan's economy in the 90's went almost bust.
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  6. ​ @naveenthemachine  - "it doesn't use bmw engines transmissions" The McLaren F1 uses a BMW V12. Besides, the Supra's transmission isn't made by BMW; it's by ZF.
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  7. ​ @schakalicious6023  - the Miata is always meant to be a lightweight, tossable sports car. Adding a straight-6 ruins a lot of it, not to mention the costs of engineering the platform just to accept it.
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  8.  @seanv3180  - something tells me you are underestimating the car's capabilities here.
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  9. The current Supra outsold the A80 handily. This is no longer surprisingly low even for the era of the pandemic.
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  10.  @iLouieTube  - a "joke" that did well in the Nurburgring, won the 2022 DTM Trophy, and won the Formula Drift championship two times. Yeah, sure...
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  11. The RX moniker is supposed to be rotary-powered, not pistons.
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  12.  @naveenthemachine  - except what about a coupe like the aformentioned 86 and Supra? Another thing that Mr. Aboukoura didn't mention is that all 4 cars are driven by Toyota's CEO himself. Who else in that position does that?
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  13. Not quite. Besides, two of the same points could be said about the A80 back when it was sold new, and the sales of it in the U.S. alone tell a lot (compared to the preceeding A70 model). For the 3JZ point, I'm afraid it doesn't exactly work that way. The JZ was used on multiple Toyota and Lexus cars, now they don't make it for production cars anymore. "People are willing to pay good money if they make what enthusiasts want." - doubt.
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  14. The Viper's actually not the first with that body style
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  15.  @nunayobiznass  - 181 hp is still enough for a car that weighs 2,341 lbs.
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  16.  @titomatias1576  - doesn't exactly work that way. For one, Toyota specifically asked for a straight-6. I suggest comparing the advantages and disadvantages of both that engine and V-type configurations. As for going with the Nissan route, remember the current Z uses a modified version of the previous 370 chassis, which compromised its performance in some metrics. On the other hand, Toyota and BMW jointly developed a more-purpose-built platform just for the Supra and Z4. And besides, Nissan doesn't exactly have the resources.
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  17. Not quite. Besides, more than 24,000 Supras were sold since 2019.
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  18. Sales of the A80 in the U.S. say otherwise (the current car is double).
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  19.  @johnnybaum7957  - the same can be said for other rally legends based on econoboxes (Imprezas, Lancers, Deltas). Besides, how many parts are actually built by BMW themselves? They and Toyota get a lot from other suppliers.
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  20.  @johnnybaum7957  - this is where you miss the point regarding the twins and the Miata. 228hp doesn't exactly sound a lot, but compared to an Ecoboost Mustang and with their lighter bodies, that's more than enough. Besides, where exactly are you going to enjoy most of the ponies outside of a track before the 5-0 comes to give out the ticket?
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  21. "non-interference... chain driven motor" - not realistic.
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  22. Car's not even revealed in any official capacity yet. "You'll fail again..." - incorrect.
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  23.  @chezzyperson3339  - Is the GR86 a rebadged BRZ considering that Subaru initially didn't want to get involved with the car and that it's rear-wheel drive (something that Subaru doesn't do)?
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  24. No, it's mainly Toyota's upmarket car. They usually use the familiar crown logo to distinguish it from most of their other nameplates.
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  25. Not really considering the weight.
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  26.  @nunayobiznass  - not really. If anything, a lot of people are so drunk with horsepower, they are losing the joys of driving.
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  27. Apples-to-oranges
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  28.  @alfredoaustria130  - here, it doesn't exactly fit because the GR Super Sport has a better sound (even if it's turbocharged).
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  29.  @alfredoaustria130  - programming an engine sound wouldn't do justice, either. Better to experience the real thing first-hand, and you would know why petrolheads are so stubborn to let it go.
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  30. ​ @ramanmonkey  - he's underestimating just how capable the Supra is (even if the car sold has the EU market-based, 338 ponies B58 engine). TLDR: He's most likely a poser.
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  31. Sato heads Gazoo Racing, so I think we don't have to worry too much about the "blandness" bit.
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  32.  @Buddyclub33  - Supra's straight-6
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  33. Are they, or there's more to the issue?
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  34. Not gonna happen anytime soon.
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  35. Something tells me you're missing one aspect that makes well-versed car people buy Miatas: weight. A lightweight sports car like that requires less horsepower to move and zip around.
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  36. That doesn't qualify for the RX moniker with the piston engines.
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  37. Current GT3 regs don't permit hybrids at the moment.
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  38.  @microminiskirt  - the average price for a new car is $47,000. For a car that is lightweight, naturally aspirated, has a chassis to match and not made in the US, the twins are relatively less expensive.
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  39. Why ask this question? That sounds pretty ill-formed, TBH.
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  40. "This 4 banger version is an even bigger disgrace!" - what engine powered the Castrol Tom's Supra race car? "It's bad enough that the MK5 Supra is 99.9% a BMW." - is it really 99.9% BMW?
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  41.  @MrSelfDestruct-1  - again, what engine powered the Castrol Supra? Funny enough, the platform for BOTH THE Z4 AND SUPRA isn't based on any BMW has made in the paast, Toyota has much, much more leeway and say when developing the CLAR-based one. Besides, having a BMW part number doesn't exactly mean the part made by BMW (especially since they and Toyota get a lot of them from external suppliers and simply put their stickers).
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  42.  @MrSelfDestruct-1  - I did a couple of times and already took note on the BMW logos. Again, BMW (and Toyota) get a lot of their parts from elsewhere and simply put their stickers on them. Besides, aren't the two cars made by Magna Steyr (which also happens to make other cars for other manufacturers like Mercedes-Benz and Jaguar)?
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  43.  @MrSelfDestruct-1  - and who made the parts?
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  44. Here's the thing: there's a Mazda3 race car racing in the Super Taikyu endurance series. What you mentioned is the scrapped TCR version.
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  45.  @iLouieTube  - to call the garbage is not only stupid, but also hurts the general fanbase by reducing the chances for another car appearing to succeed it.
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  46. Besides, Toyota wants to have a slice of the GT3 race car pie. An LC 500 isn't exactly something that can be converted to race in that category.
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  47. ​ @ndenkha  - Corvette's been here since the 50's, the GT-R was released just before the '08 financial crisis, the Z uses the same platform as the 370.
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  48. "Hybrids are shit" - Toyota says otherwise.
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  49.  @SeclipseR  - you don't just potentially modify it. It would have been a very different engine anyway.
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  50. yawn This is getting annoying.
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