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Old Dec 26, 2006 | 06:30 PM
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It looks like a napkin sketch come to life.

i mean that in a good way...
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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at a 30k price tag with 400 hp im definitely interested. so long tC, its been fun. but then again if that scion fuse is realeased and they fix the ugly rear and it has some power, i might trade in the tc.
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Now that's what I'm Talking about (in terms of styling).

Not sure I agree with the philosophy under the hood (hybrid?).
I just hope it's Tuner/Customizer friendly because I know without a doubt, that factor will determine if it'll either make it or break it in the market.
If it's limited in mod/upgrade potential not many be will after it. However, if the car's mod/upgrade potential is capable of launching it into the Elites category (in every aspect of racing ~ i.e. road & drag), than you should expect it to break records throughout the entire spectrum.

I ask you Toyota, Don't dilute The driving experience. A M/T version is a MUST, as well as the capability to mod it into a F/I powerhouse that'll corner like a cheetah.
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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yuk
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:20 PM
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Anyone notice the similarity with the Audi R8?















Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Not saying that you will confuse one for the other, but they have some similarities.
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Yeah....Audi is way better
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by scionlife
Anyone notice the similarity with the Audi R8?















^ slightly similar, yes, but in my opinion a LOT better. Audi? YUCK!
(longer vents on both front & rear fenders would give it a little more umph! plus maybe automated adjusting ground spoilers for the rear.... Let's not forget LSD!).
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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preferences
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:18 PM
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^
Those Audi fins (underneath the lights) are Whack, and those taillights look fugly. In addition, wsup with that grill.... audi
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:21 PM
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ok fine...
the rear looks like a wanna be caddi
and the front looks like a cat's squished with a pan face

way too angular
and side shot looks like it lost the bottom half of it's butt

*sticks tongue out*
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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^ ;)

One thing we can't deny is the power plant on the R8. If only we could put that kind of power behind this concept.
If however, it has the potential in mods/upgrade like I've stated above ( F/I, AWD +LSD, etc... ), we could turn this baby into something that can take on the R8s and other Elites head on!
I just hope the production model will be "almost" identical to the concept version.
Old Dec 26, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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Man I would be all over that if it came out . I would Have to convince the Wife to sell her car and drive the box though!
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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i want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 04:40 PM
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It's pretty different from the R8. I'd say it has more in common with the new Citroen and Peugot show cars than the Audi.
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 06:26 PM
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its like a r8 and a new skyline together...
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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lines are way sharper than the new peugot. a little too sharp for me, reminds me of the batmobile...

trying to imagine future hybrid tuning.....
our kids are going to be insanely tech savy...i feel old already.
Old Dec 27, 2006 | 11:57 PM
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I'm in.
Old Dec 28, 2006 | 06:38 AM
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The Audi R8 is a wanna-be Veyron, if you want to compare cars. They don't look alike at all. But my first impression when I saw this car was that it looks a lot like the new GTR coming out for Nissan, the roof line, the front fenders, all very similar.
Old Dec 28, 2006 | 02:26 PM
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I love that car. I will get it if Toyota ever release it. that car look sexy.



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