On April 28, 2020, Toyota Motor Corporation announced the upgraded Supra edition to become available in October. Toyota says the maximum performance of its 3.0L B58 engine will be 285kW (387PS) / 5,800rpm, 14% up from the current model. Also, the limited model comes with a front brace for more rigidity and a retuned suspension for superior cornering.
The Bluebird, a prototypical Japanese family car, was in production for 53 years starting in 1959. The last Bluebirds came off the assembly line in 2001. One model that stands out is the third-generation 510, released in 1967. The new engine was a water-cooled 4-cylinder with a single overhead camshaft. There were 1.3-liter and 1.6-liter versions of this engine. The 1.6-liter version, the L16...
Back in the day, cars were designed by those who had a deep feel for the spirit of the times. They were free from convention and unique. Today, computers play a significant role in the design of cars. In order to achieve certain aerodynamic characteristics, cars have taken on a uniform look, and size has been determined by safety concerns. Furthermore, most manufacturers are...
The family car started spreading throughout Japan in the second half of the 1960s. Automakers produced sedans with single camshaft engines that would accommodate a family. Higher-performing cars with twin cams were the rage, but they had more power than most people needed. In the 1970s, twin-cam sportscars like the Nissan GT-R and the Toyota 2000GT started to appear in the marketplace, but they...
SUBARU is a carmaker that says true to its mission of craftsmanship. Subaru has been using flat engines, which are rarely used among car manufacturers worldwide, in all its cars since its inception more than 50 years ago, a clear indication of the company’s steadfastness. That steadfastness had given birth to this Alcyone. Thirty years ago, when Subaru seriously pursued aerodynamic characteristics in its...
