Photo: carfrontswaps/instagram
The infamous Mk IV Toyota Supra, which earned its reputation thanks to its aftermarket spread and, of course, the famous Fast and Furious scene where it shows a Ferrari how it's done, has obviously been modded in countless ways. However, the rendering that now sits on our screens comes to introduce an original approach, so let's take a bit of time to zoom in, shall we?
Yes, this is one of those face swap renderings, so its purpose is not clear: is it simply trying to put a smile on our face or does it pack a deeper message?
For starters, the ex-generation Supra now sports the front fascia of the original Lexus LS. And, despite the fact that their lives only briefly overlapped, the melange appears stable - while Lexus' first attempt to take over the luxury sedan world entered production in 1989 and was retired in 1994, the Mk IV Supra was brought to the world between 1993 and 2002.
Nevertheless, the two models are linked. So while the LS was aimed at four-door domination, the first-generation Lexus SC, whose platform was used to develop the Mk IV Supra, was supposed to complement the said sedan on the two-door front. For the record, the original SC was built between 1991 and 2000.
And while the Supra was animated by the now-legendary 2JZ straight-six, the Lexus SC allowed buyers to choose between this and the 1UZ-FE V8 that made for the only engine option on the Lexus LS.
Now, while we tip our helmets to Instagram label carfrontswaps for this pixel work, it's impossible not to think of the new-age connection between the Mk V Toyota Supra and the Lexus brand - given the fact that the production Toyota isn't as impressive as the FT-1 concepts that previewed it, certain aficionados prefer to regard the Lexus LC as the spiritual successor of the Mk IV Supra.
For starters, the ex-generation Supra now sports the front fascia of the original Lexus LS. And, despite the fact that their lives only briefly overlapped, the melange appears stable - while Lexus' first attempt to take over the luxury sedan world entered production in 1989 and was retired in 1994, the Mk IV Supra was brought to the world between 1993 and 2002.
Nevertheless, the two models are linked. So while the LS was aimed at four-door domination, the first-generation Lexus SC, whose platform was used to develop the Mk IV Supra, was supposed to complement the said sedan on the two-door front. For the record, the original SC was built between 1991 and 2000.
And while the Supra was animated by the now-legendary 2JZ straight-six, the Lexus SC allowed buyers to choose between this and the 1UZ-FE V8 that made for the only engine option on the Lexus LS.
Now, while we tip our helmets to Instagram label carfrontswaps for this pixel work, it's impossible not to think of the new-age connection between the Mk V Toyota Supra and the Lexus brand - given the fact that the production Toyota isn't as impressive as the FT-1 concepts that previewed it, certain aficionados prefer to regard the Lexus LC as the spiritual successor of the Mk IV Supra.
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