Filed under: Concept Cars, Coupes, Sports/GTs, Etc., Toyota
Unofficial Toyota 2000 SR Concept recalls 2000 GT
click above image for high-res gallery of SURE DESIGN's 2000 SR Concept
Let's be clear right off the bat. This Toyota 2000 SR Concept by SURE DESIGN is not an official Toyota concept and in no way suggests that the Japanese automaker is considering a model inspired by the legendary 2000 GT. That said, it's still a cool concept that combines styling cues from arguably the greatest Toyota design of all time with a modern hybrid drivetrain. The motor is a turbocharged 3.5L V6 mounted in the front-mid position under the car's extra long hood. The deets put the turbo V6 at an impressive and quite unbelievable 610 horsepower sent to the rear wheels without the hybrid assist. An electric motor up front, meanwhile, would power the front wheels only for cruising around town. While the design is inspired by the original 2000 GT, it comes no where near that classic in terms of aesthetic appeal. We do, however, like the simplicity of its lines. Unique features also include doors that flow around the back, giving the car a split cockpit-like canopy.
Should Toyota be thinking about rekindling the fire first sparked by the 2000 GT? Absolutely, especially if it truly wishes to be a full-line automaker like General Motors. Should the 2000 SR Concept be charged with this responsibility? No. Let's wait and see if rumors of a new AE86 or a production version of the FT-HS Concept are true first.
Thanks for the tip, Kai!
[Source: Serious Wheels]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Bob-o 5:38PM (12/03/2007)
As long as they make SOME effort to design, unlike GM/Ford/Chrysler...then I think we have a winner.
Then again, that's probably only my opinion, because the Mustang is selling like hotcakes.
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AlexP 5:47PM (12/03/2007)
Correction: Chrysler and Ford, but both do have some nicely-designed vehicles.
nissanfreak87 5:52PM (12/03/2007)
all the American companies are releasing some nice designs right now, much better than what they have had.
on to this concept, it's pretty nice, but I hate the mini-spoiler, it looks awful on there
John P. 5:57PM (12/03/2007)
That's the crappiest looking piece of crap concept design I've seen roll along autoblog in a LONG time. Let's just be glad it's only a concept from some half-baked outfit looking to make a name for itself.
Reminds me of bad fiberglass kit cars from the 60's and 70's, only thing missing is the metalflake paintjob. YUCK!
Guenther 7:24PM (12/03/2007)
JohnP- I think you're exaggerating a bit. Remember the entire Tokyo show last month? I thought bricklyn (sp) myself though.
EMC 6:00PM (12/03/2007)
I'm sorry, but this shouldn't have the 2000GT name anywhere near it.
The proportions are all "wrong".
I like the concept of a "new" 2000GT, but there would be so much pressure and expectation, there is no way that it could live up to the legend.
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Greek Boy 6:00PM (12/03/2007)
Toyot = Honda = No Creativity in Design
What a joke of a design of monster proportions.
I dare them to make that crap.
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Apu 1:31AM (12/04/2007)
Obviously you didn't even read the post.
Richard Warren 6:18PM (12/03/2007)
ROFLMAO
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la 6:33PM (12/03/2007)
It was better when GM did it back in 1980. i.e. the corvette. Could to see can-do-no-wrong toyota having problems. This thing stinks.
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Stip 6:47PM (12/03/2007)
Actually, I'd say GM did it with the 1968 Corvette. Note the similarities: upsloping roofline, peaked fenders, kamm style rear end, coke bottle waistline. I especially see similarities in the area between the windshield and the front fender bulge. I think the 2000 SR design is handsome, it's just no Toyota.
Stip 6:33PM (12/03/2007)
It's nice looking but is clearly a Corvette Stingray rip-off.
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Devon 7:22PM (12/03/2007)
I think the drivetrain is genius- FWD for when I don't really want the monster torquesteer of a 600 rwhp beast, and unleash the beast when I want to go to the track. PERFECT blend of the two differing ideas on how to get from A to B in a fun (and possibly economical?) fashion.
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Dausman 7:23PM (12/03/2007)
Beautiful classic silhouette.....would need some modifications to make it safe...that rear window appears to be virtually worthless...front windshied appears to be pure concept ...needs some reinforcement of some kind or another.....may not be "Toyota" but then, why not??
Like those classic rear "thoroughbred" looking ..haunches..like the muscular hips of a true racehorse...Alpha looking.
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k.w.a 9:04PM (12/03/2007)
i was waiting for someone to say it! this is very old-school corvette
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Rob 10:06PM (12/03/2007)
All that come's to mind when I look at the concept is....WTF!
This concept looks like it could of been penned way back in the early 60's tagged as "The car of the future" then you'd see a guy in a spacesuit clime out of it.
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BY POLAR 10:46PM (12/03/2007)
2000 GT = God's Toyota
2000 SR = Simply Retarded
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DetroitWhat 11:07PM (12/03/2007)
That car reminds me of the Ambiguously Gay Duo's car
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SPG 2:09AM (12/04/2007)
The 2000GT was a stunningly beautiful car.
The 2000 SR (feel free to disagree) is simply an intresting car.
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DCragtop 8:27AM (12/04/2007)
yes, Toyota should keep 'recalling' the design of the GT, maybe next time, someone in the past will pick up. This design would be much more accepting as a Celica.
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