What the magazine fails to mention in the article is that both the 2010 GRMN SPORTS HYBRID and the revised 2011 GRMN SPORTS HYBRID II are based on the last generation of the MR2 roadster, which would be an odd choice for a Supra replacement in terms of size, though in theory, the powertrain bits could be used.
In its latest form, the roadster model that was developed by Toyota and its motorsports partner Gazoo Racing, featured a mid-mounted 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine rated at 249-horses working in tandem with a single electric motor to drive the rear wheels, with a total system output of 299-horsepower.
However, MT says that the production car would use a 400-horsepower hybrid powertrain with a V6 driving the rear axle and "in-wheel electric motors" turning the front wheels. This means that the setup is quite different from the one showcased in the GRMN SPORTS HYBRID Concept II.
The article claims that if the project gets the green light, the coupe could reach in showrooms by late 2015 "for less than $60,000".
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