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Originally Posted by supra93
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That isn't surprising since its sharing its chassis with a BMW roadster.
This would seem to put it squarely against the next generation Nissan Z which will probably get the turbocharged V6 engines from the Infiniti Q50/Q60. The Z will have the immediate advantage of offering an open top option from the get-go while we don't know when or if the Supra will.
It is going to be interesting to see where these cars are priced. The Z currently starts at $30k, but they could move it up to $35k-ish when the next generation model debuts. A 400hp+ model could reasonably command a starting price over $40k (as it does today in high end trim, even with only 350hp), but not over $50k, IMHO. If it climbs up into the mid 50k range then you start to beckon Corvette comparisons which, even with over 400hp, probably isn't a good thing. I think that Toyota will have to come in around these price points as well with comparable Supra models in order to compete. Another possibility is for each to offer a four cylinder option which could bring starting prices lower.