What car is the 'Bull Demon King'?
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'Bull Demon King' refers to the Toyota Supra, a sports car under the Toyota brand. The nickname 'Bull Demon King' signifies the car's exceptionally powerful performance. The new Toyota Supra shares the same platform as the BMW Z4, but in terms of design, the Supra draws inspiration from the earlier Toyota FT1 concept car, giving it a more distinctive character. Its sports car body shape and proportions pay homage to the classic Toyota Supra models. The front bumper of the new Toyota Supra takes cues from Formula racing cars, with its protruding design resembling a race car's nose cone, complemented by sleek front LED headlights for a dramatic visual effect. The air intakes on both sides of the headlights and the engine hood enhance the car's 'combat capability,' while the addition of a black front splitter further underscores the Supra's identity as a performance vehicle.
When it comes to the 'Bull Demon King,' I immediately think of its classic nickname for the Toyota Supra, specifically referring to the A80 fourth-generation models from the 1990s. These were equipped with the powerful 2JZ twin-turbo engine, effortlessly surpassing 300 horsepower, and with tuning, could even exceed 1,000 horsepower. During Japan's economic bubble era, high-performance cars were immensely popular, and the Supra stood alongside the Honda NSX and Mazda RX-7 as icons of street racing. I remember in the 'Initial D' manga, it was often called the 'Bull Demon King,' symbolizing the dominance of straight-line acceleration. Although the new model has made a comeback, the value of the older versions has skyrocketed, reaching millions in collector's value. Every time I see the golden emblem in its engine bay at car shows, I can't help but reminisce about the car craze of my youth.
