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April 14, 2008
Top Secret V12 Supra Does 222MPH At Nardo Ring in Italy
By Ben Schaffer
Bulletproof Automotive
As the President of Bulletproof Automotive, a proud sponsor of the Top Secret V12 Nardo Surpa project, I’m pleased to give this exclusive update. The word is in that the Supra did 222MPH (358km/h) on the ring, putting it deep into super car territory on the proving ground that has tested so many super cars in the past.
This result is the conclusion of the first phase of the car which has taken nearly a year and a half to build. The purpose built Supra is unique in many respects. For starters, it is balanced in tuning philosophy with a creature comfort level exceeding most tuned cars and full street legality intact. Fully capable of being daily driven, the Supra uses a V12 powerplant from it’s Toyota cousin the Century. The V12 engine which was originally tuned in OEM form for low horsepower but strong torque to move the heavy VIP Century has been rebuilt from the ground up by Smoky to produce a hair under 1000hp with the assistance of twin turbochargers.
The Supra features a wide menu of tuning parts from Top Secret including the revolutionary on the fly height adjustable cup kits with Top Secret’s super damper suspension and of course the final evolution widebody kit by Top Secret.
The Supra was Smoky’s answer to the void that the current lack of a modern Supra left. A result of a man with little patience and nearly unlimited talent, this car was the second in a series of street legal cars that was designed to send a strong message to the OEMs about what he thinks they should be building for enthusiasts. The prior car of course being the Top Secret V35 GT-R, a car that filled the void years back of there being no new Skyline GT-R Model. That car featured a G35 Coupe (Skyline Coupe) body with a V8 engine from the Q45/Cima twin turboed with 800 or so HP. That car famously ran 211MPH (341km/h) on the German autobahn and is also driven daily in Japan.
What is next for Top Secret…nobody knows. But as usual the job I have of running Top Secret’s international distribution means that I’ll be right on top of it and reporting the news to you all! PS: I still prefer MS Revolution’s graphics to the new ones, so I’m using the old photos before the graphic change. Stay tuned as official photos of the run get released. More pics after the jump.
Comments
Anonymous
Dec 8, 2008 at 2:59 pm
i got a supra tt pullin over 1000 ponies mine wud put up a good fight
Andy
Jun 7, 2008 at 1:23 am
Catalogs say that this V12 engine has 280HP in stock. Its a japenese gentleman’s agreement that cars hasn’t got more than 280hp (look Skylines, Supras, 300ZX). Japan guys saids that it has 340-350HP so its not 280HP. RB also has 280 even if the engine can make 360HP just by making higher boost. This engine is masterpiece of engine art. Turbine boost from low rpm. Top Secret make everything in theyr shop. They only buy chasis rims tires and engine block. Everything else is custom made.
young
Apr 18, 2008 at 3:51 am
this is old…
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mike
Apr 17, 2008 at 7:53 pm
i would love 2 c a race between the Top Secret V12 Supra, Bugatti Veyron and SCC Ultimate Aero TT
NEXTWHIP.COM
Apr 17, 2008 at 4:00 pm
THAT CAR IS SICK, I WONDER WHERE THEY GOT THOSE G37 LOOKALIKE HEADLIGHTS.
greenwithenvy LX
Apr 17, 2008 at 3:12 pm
got to be a fusion or viel side bodykit…but def a supra and the motor does not look fake…
Trae
Apr 17, 2008 at 3:17 am
Oh most definatly it is truly one of the sickest rides I have ever seen. That front end is real unique as well.
jason
Apr 17, 2008 at 2:51 am
i think the haters in this read should probably go to another online comunity, like facebook….hahaha. anyways, how can you complain? a v-12 supra thats daily driven with a shade under 1000hp? good god, not only does the thing look evil, but it just plain is evil. it would be completely amazing to drive this peice of mechanical perfection!
Trae
Apr 17, 2008 at 1:09 am
This is actually a couple years old.
corsicacelebrity
Apr 17, 2008 at 12:56 am
ummmm… That doesn’t even look like a supra. it almost looks like an aston martin. THAT ENGINE LOOKS SO FAKE THOUGH. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Anonymous
Apr 17, 2008 at 12:39 am
>>shitface
Apr 16, 2008 4:53:11 PM
thats pretty cool..although i was kinda dissapointed…with the base horsepower of that V12(280hp) ud expect some more for a V12< <
hey dude read the article..”the heavy VIP Century has been rebuilt from the ground up by Smoky to produce a hair under 1000hp with the assistance of twin turbochargers.”
Smoky is really something when rebuilding engines…great job man
shitface
Apr 16, 2008 at 11:53 pm
thats pretty cool..although i was kinda dissapointed…with the base horsepower of that V12(280hp) ud expect some more for a V12
Tony
Apr 15, 2008 at 11:12 am
Similar front lights to the new R35. Looks good with plenty of pwer to match!
Anonymous
Apr 15, 2008 at 2:48 am
good work
Ryan
Apr 15, 2008 at 12:47 am
I love the front end of that Supra as it gives the Supra the needed update for such an old model that still competes with modern day Ferrari and Lambos.
On top of that I am a huge fan of Top Secret in that few companies have been able to brand a color around their mission and name and I feel that the Top Secret Gold color has done just that!
Hats off to everyone at Top Secret and I one day hope to own a piece of Top Secret history… perhaps a Top Secret SMART fortwo!