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Toyota FR
>> Cooperating with Subaru
>> Internally known as "UPS"
>> Will use the EJ20 Boxer 4 as the engine
>> They plan on having a normal-spec as well as high-output versions of the car
>> High-output version will aim to get more then 100hp/liter; target of 220hp
>> Toyota will design the rear-differential; the Subaru rear-diff won't have the capacity to handle the higher-output engine power due to it being designed primarily for 4WD applications
>> Transmission will be a 6MT from Aisin Seiki (as found in the Mazda RX-8/MX-5)

Nissan 370Z
>> Internal code name C53D
>> dramatically different front head lights (with use of LEDs)
>> expect around 333ps
>> will use the VQ37VHR
>> designed to meet stricter emission standards
>> Steering wheel will have the "Z" emblem on it
>> expect official announcement around November 08

Toyota 4500GTh
>>Toyota planning on putting into production the FT-HS concept
>> 3.5L hybrid found in the GS450h; estimated 4.5s 0-60 times
>>Will be designed by French Studio T3 (same folks that did the iQ)
>>target weight will be 1370-1550kg; they will need to dramatically reduce the weight of the hybrid components to meet the target
>> Toyota may be looking at Li-on batteries for the production version of the car

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Preliminary specifications of the Toyota 2.0L FR sports coupe, the Nissan 370Z and the Toyota 4500GTh

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