Toyota supercar unveiled, birth of MX-1&MX-2
In October 2023, Toyota America and design studio Calty Design Research celebrated their 50th anniversary and unveiled the supercar concept car and episode they developed for the first time. Among these, the supercars produced in the 1980s, the MX-1 (1983) and MX-2 (1985), are particularly eye-catching. These two models were developed to further strengthen Toyota’s brand image, and are attracting attention for their outstanding design and innovative technology.
▲ MX-1/ Source: Guruma News
MX-1 Features and Success
The MX-1 is Toyota’s first super sports concept car, featuring a mid-engine engine and scissor-style doors. This vehicle occupies an important position in the history of Toyota’s supercar development, and can be said to be the predecessor of the MR-2, which Toyota later introduced. The introduction of the MX-1 opened up new possibilities for Toyota in the sports car field.
▲ MX-2/ Source: Guruma News
MX-2 Innovation and Design
The MX-2, the successor to the MX-1, maintained the mid-engine engine but made several innovations in design and function. In particular, the exterior design has been redesigned to maximize aerodynamic performance, and it features a functional interior with racing in mind. In addition, the door opening and closing method was changed to a gal wing type, and the rear part of the vehicle was designed to stand out through a three-dimensional curved rear glass.
▲ 1989 MR2 Advance Concepr / Source: Guruma News
Significance and impact of Toyota supercar unveiling
The MX-1 and MX-2 went beyond simply expanding Toyota’s product lineup and presented a new direction in vehicle design and technology development. These concept cars hinted at the vision and potential for products that Toyota would introduce to the market in the future, and played an important role in promoting Toyota’s technological prowess and design philosophy to the outside world. In addition, the MX series symbolizes Toyota’s innovative attempts in the 1980s, leaving an important mark in automotive history.
▲ FT-Se/ Source: Guruma News
Toyota’s future direction
The unveiling of the MX-1 and MX-2 shows that Toyota is not simply satisfied with the present and is pursuing continuous exploration and innovation in future automotive technology and design. Through the development of these supercars, Toyota is expected to further solidify its leadership in the global automobile market and continue its efforts to provide sustainable mobility solutions.
▲ FT-Se/ Source: Guruma News
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