The growing BMW-Toyota tie-up, which began in late 2011. It's the sort of mutually beneficial relationship that is starting to become more mainstrem in the industry. The whisperings indicate that project will spawn both a replacement for the BMW Z4 and a long-awaited Toyota Supra successor based on the FT-1 Concept. Word is that the new cars will feature front-engine, all-wheel-drive layouts with plug-in hybrid technology. While Toyota will be responsible for making the new car go, BMW will handle the car's structure and body. Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, high-strength steel and aluminum will all play major roles in the construction, according to AC, with a low curb weight being a high priority. Naturally aspirated, supercharged, and turbocharged versions are reportedly being considered, but atmospheric induction is the most likely because it probably will be paired with electric motors. Our source tells us Toyota has been working on an all-wheel-drive GT86 equipped with front in-wheel motors and that this setup could make it into the new BMW-Toyota sports car. BMW and Toyota products will have significantly different sheetmetal, unlike the 86/FR-S/BRZ.Monday, October 20, 2014
BMW-Toyota Sports Car
The growing BMW-Toyota tie-up, which began in late 2011. It's the sort of mutually beneficial relationship that is starting to become more mainstrem in the industry. The whisperings indicate that project will spawn both a replacement for the BMW Z4 and a long-awaited Toyota Supra successor based on the FT-1 Concept. Word is that the new cars will feature front-engine, all-wheel-drive layouts with plug-in hybrid technology. While Toyota will be responsible for making the new car go, BMW will handle the car's structure and body. Carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, high-strength steel and aluminum will all play major roles in the construction, according to AC, with a low curb weight being a high priority. Naturally aspirated, supercharged, and turbocharged versions are reportedly being considered, but atmospheric induction is the most likely because it probably will be paired with electric motors. Our source tells us Toyota has been working on an all-wheel-drive GT86 equipped with front in-wheel motors and that this setup could make it into the new BMW-Toyota sports car. BMW and Toyota products will have significantly different sheetmetal, unlike the 86/FR-S/BRZ.
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