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<blockquote data-quote="Corbic" data-source="post: 16551493" data-attributes="member: 171475"><p>You have some historical revisionism going on there.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Only 8,997 NSXs where sold in the USA, roughly half the number of the MKIV Supra.</p><p></p><p>1998 Corvette MSRP was $38,995</p><p></p><p>1998 N/A Supra was $31,078</p><p>1998 A/T TT was $38,778</p><p>1998 6spd TT Sport Roof was $40,508</p><p></p><p>1998 NSX was $88,000</p><p></p><p>300ZX and 3000GT had volumes in their heavily discounted Non-Turbo models. They also had a 4 year head start on the Supra.</p><p></p><p>Technically, the Supra was a ground breaking achievement. 320hp in a 3,200lb Coupe with rear geometry that could hook (unlike a Z32). It had a bullet proof power train, unlike the VR4 and modern braking and ABS with 4-channel control. It nailed every stat, Skid pad, 0-60, 0-120, 60-0, etc.</p><p></p><p>The MKIV was already a king before FnF. In fact it was picked for FnF because of its reputation. It was the frost car you could basically slap a turbo on and boost to 500whp with no other work. No exploding pistons, cracking blocks, blown transfer cases, spun cranks, etc.</p><p></p><p>FnF production crew originally wanted Brian (Paul Walker) to start in Dodge Stealth scene here in a mini-movie teasing the sequel.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1681351[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>Paul would then step up to the GSX Eclipse.</p><p></p><p>The car consultant team thought this was ludicrous and made changes to go from the GSX to the Supra.</p><p></p><p>GSX was picked over the Stealth because a 1995 RS was fairly cheap and they needed ~13 of them for the movie. Car in the movie is clearly not a 4G63, but it's supposed to be a GSX.</p><p></p><p>The Supra's more understated designs have aged very well. Classic proportions, driver focused cockpit, targa top, huge aftermarket... And like you said, it's teenage fans of the 90's and 00's couldn't afford it - but now some can... And are willing to drop big coin.</p><p></p><p>The MKIV also benefits a lot from early digital videos. I remember watching Supra vs Porsche Street race clips back in 2001, the classic Leo Supra videos, etc. Not unlike thr Terminator and the Snake Bite video. </p><p></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]y9hSDWvoZjk[/MEDIA]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Corbic, post: 16551493, member: 171475"] You have some historical revisionism going on there. Only 8,997 NSXs where sold in the USA, roughly half the number of the MKIV Supra. 1998 Corvette MSRP was $38,995 1998 N/A Supra was $31,078 1998 A/T TT was $38,778 1998 6spd TT Sport Roof was $40,508 1998 NSX was $88,000 300ZX and 3000GT had volumes in their heavily discounted Non-Turbo models. They also had a 4 year head start on the Supra. Technically, the Supra was a ground breaking achievement. 320hp in a 3,200lb Coupe with rear geometry that could hook (unlike a Z32). It had a bullet proof power train, unlike the VR4 and modern braking and ABS with 4-channel control. It nailed every stat, Skid pad, 0-60, 0-120, 60-0, etc. The MKIV was already a king before FnF. In fact it was picked for FnF because of its reputation. It was the frost car you could basically slap a turbo on and boost to 500whp with no other work. No exploding pistons, cracking blocks, blown transfer cases, spun cranks, etc. FnF production crew originally wanted Brian (Paul Walker) to start in Dodge Stealth scene here in a mini-movie teasing the sequel. [ATTACH=full]1681351[/ATTACH] Paul would then step up to the GSX Eclipse. The car consultant team thought this was ludicrous and made changes to go from the GSX to the Supra. GSX was picked over the Stealth because a 1995 RS was fairly cheap and they needed ~13 of them for the movie. Car in the movie is clearly not a 4G63, but it's supposed to be a GSX. The Supra's more understated designs have aged very well. Classic proportions, driver focused cockpit, targa top, huge aftermarket... And like you said, it's teenage fans of the 90's and 00's couldn't afford it - but now some can... And are willing to drop big coin. The MKIV also benefits a lot from early digital videos. I remember watching Supra vs Porsche Street race clips back in 2001, the classic Leo Supra videos, etc. Not unlike thr Terminator and the Snake Bite video. [MEDIA=youtube]y9hSDWvoZjk[/MEDIA] [/QUOTE]
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