An image has just emerged online which appears to
show the upcoming Toyota Supra Racing Concept set to premiere at next month’s
Geneva Motor Show.
The Japanese automaker recently confirmed such a
vehicle would launch in a couple of weeks and published a teaser image showing
its roofline, decklid, and a towering rear wing. This image, initially
published in a Japanese magazine and shared by SupraMKV, appears to show the
same concept in all its glory.
If this image is indeed genuine, the first thing to
note is that the Racing Concept adopts essentially the same bodywork as the
original FT-1 Concept. What makes the new concept so different is the plethora
of aerodynamic parts, including the aforementioned wing and canards on both
sides of the front bumper.
Additional racing touches include yellow headlight
covers, centerlock racing wheels with Bridgestone tires, and a lowered ride
height. What is of most interest to us is the fact that Toyota has officially
referred to the Racing Concept as a preview of the all-new generation Supra.
This makes it seem as though the design of the road-going sports car will be
similar to the Racing Concept, albeit without the aero parts. Consequently, the
exterior design of the FT-1 may remain relatively untouched for the production
model.
