It showcases the various materials used in the construction of the Supra.
In today’s throwaway society, it is common to dispose of damaged products and replace them with newer ones. Although the art of fixing things is no longer practiced, not all damaged goods are destined to be thrown away. An Toyota Supra that was destroyed is being used as a training vehicle in Great Britain. It will teach technicians about the unique construction of the car and the materials it uses.
To show parts of the car’s underpinnings, the exterior and interior were taken out. Toyota uses a variety of materials to build the Supra’s structure. These include three types of aluminum and one mild steel, five high strength steels, three ultra-high-strength, and three super-high-strength metals. For technicians’ easy identification, each material is color-coded. Paul Collins, Toyota Great Britain’s body paint project manager and reporting manager, stated that the training vehicle can be used to teach technicians how the materials affect the car’s performance, safety, and capabilities.
“We want technicians to be able to identify the various materials and the energy transfer. We also want them to know where panels can and cannot be cut. It’s a great visual tool,” Collins stated in Toyota UK Magazine. This magazine is a subsidiary to Toyota Motor Corp. Collins claims that this is the first time Toyota has done such a thing, asking the insurance company if they could purchase the vehicle. It was kindly donated by the company.
Cars are becoming more complex. This complexity extends beyond the new safety technology and creature comforts. Automakers are finding new ways to make cars safer, stronger and lighter. Collins originally intended the car to be used to teach collision awareness. Collins later decided to use it for other purposes. Toyota wants its technicians to be as informed as possible about their products. This is a great way to teach while also saving some of the car from the junkyard.