Braking is now by ventilated disc front and rear, and they work extremely well. The sporty cockpit of the original model has been replaced by a more subdued standard passenger car type dash. Gone is the racing style tacho, replaced by a standard rev counter. The steering wheel, park brake and gear shift are all leather bound. The seats are comfortable and supportive and all-round vision is excellent.
Accommodation is still very much for two and luggage space in the boot is modest.
And it's likely that Oz will start off with the nonturbo car to be followed by the turbo later. It is yet another serious bid by the Japanese giant to breach Europe's upper luxury defences. The target this time is Porsche's 928S4. Speculation's now about whether the 4500GT will appear, probably by 1992, wearing Toyota or Lexus badges . The 4500GT boasts a low front drag co-efficient of just Cd 0.29 and to maximize its aerodynamics and reduce any tendency to lift at high speed, is fitted with unique air outlets on the hood that expels the air over the vehicle.