Priapus

Anonymous · July 28, 2004, 23:56

I dont know if anyone else has seen this, but I do like the styling. Not sure about the name though, "Priapus" sounds like some sort of Australian marsupial.

I think the article's author should try drinking Banks's though ... "absent of planned functional obsolescences" righto, never drove a MR2 then! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

m http://www.glossynews.com/artman/publis ... -845.shtml m

More info & pics here;
m http://auto.howstuffworks.com/toyota-pm4.htm m

0-60 mph in 4 seconds and can seat three people s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted: s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

No soft top though.... s:(

s:( I wonder if it has pre-cats fitted? s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Anonymous · July 29, 2004, 07:08

Ain't that the new supra that they were going to release when they finally won an f1 season... or perhaps that was another rumour.

And as for a name, I'm sure some focus group will butcher that, and perhaps more too.

heathstimpson · July 29, 2004, 07:49

I liked the look of this when it was first thrust in the public eye; see:
m http://www.mr2roc.org/forum/viewtopic.p ... ght=hybrid m

Anonymous · July 29, 2004, 08:36

Priapus is a REALLY bad name. Its the shorter version of a medical condition word "Priapism".....which, as some of you may or may not know, is that all too common condition of permanent erection!!!! s:shock: :shock: s:shock: s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Bad name, really, really bad name................. and a not particularly pleasant illness either.

GSB · July 29, 2004, 08:43

Quote from: "John Woodward"Priapus is a REALLY bad name. Its the shorter version of a medical condition word "Priapism".....which, as some of you may or may not know, is that all too common condition of permanent erection!!!! s:shock: :shock: s:shock: s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Bad name, really, really bad name................. and a not particularly pleasant illness either.

"Huh, huh-huh, huh, huh... He said "Erection" Huh-huh, huh"

Anonymous · July 29, 2004, 08:51

Quote from: "John Woodward"Priapus is a REALLY bad name. Its the shorter version of a medical condition word "Priapism".....which, as some of you may or may not know, is that all too common condition of permanent erection!!!! s:shock: :shock: s:shock: s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Bad name, really, really bad name................. and a not particularly pleasant illness either.

Well, they always say that your car is an extension of your you know what.

Lets try to get back on topic though s:o

s:o

Anonymous · July 29, 2004, 21:57

I must admit I got quite excited when I saw the pictures of the car.... not that excited though s:roll: :roll: s:roll:

Seriously though, trying to keep rigidly on topic, (rigidly? s:oops: :oops: s:oops: ) This car looks like it will be out of most MR2 owners price range. I hope the rumored Celica / MR2 replacement looks as stunning.

SteveJ · July 29, 2004, 22:05

Quote from: "phil4"Ain't that the new supra that they were going to release when they finally won an f1 season... or perhaps that was another rumour.

And as for a name, I'm sure some focus group will butcher that, and perhaps more too.

Not an F1 season - just their first F1 victory

It's been toned down a bit since the initial press 'leaks' - it was supposed to have been a mid-mounted V10

Anonymous · July 30, 2004, 10:18

Quote from: "cstevens"
Quote from: "John Woodward"Priapus is a REALLY bad name. Its the shorter version of a medical condition word "Priapism".....which, as some of you may or may not know, is that all too common condition of permanent erection!!!! s:shock: :shock: s:shock: s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

Bad name, really, really bad name................. and a not particularly pleasant illness either.

Well, they always say that your car is an extension of your you know what.

Lets try to get back on topic though s:o s:o

Being curious as to the real meaning I googled the word s:oops: :oops: s:oops:

http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/Priapus.html gives a very good answer. The link contains classical pictures and Greek mythological icons that some may consider non work safe.

Anonymous · July 30, 2004, 11:03

Were you questioning my knowledge Victor? s:wink: :wink: s:wink: s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

No, I did know that it was from the God Priapus, hence Priapism is what it is. You can see the link........

Right, back on topic now!!!!