Now that sports cars are back in Toyota’s favor,
many enthusiasts are probably wondering what a modern-day 2000GT would look
like. Well, a talented designer has already envisioned it and we’re absolutely
thrilled with his creation.
Taiwan-based designer Li Yulin has penned a coupé
with dramatic proportions, flowing lines, and just the right dose of
retro-styled details — the most obvious being the Kammback rear end and the
tunneling lights.
Highlights include the long bonnet (the most obvious
tribute to the original 2000GT), short front overhangs, pushed back cabin, and
massive wheels. There are some Supra influences there as well, such as the
double-bubble roof and the contour of the side windows.
Unfortunately, we won’t get to see something like
this happening soon, if ever. As a Toyota engineer recently told Motoring,
there wouldn’t be a new Supra if it weren’t for the 2019 BMW Z4. A car like
this would make no economic sense unless it was co-developed with another
carmaker. It’s a shame something as trivial as profit stands in the way of
Toyota bringing back the 2000GT nameplate.
