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STIG DRIFTS: 2020 Toyota GR Supra drifting on the limit | Top Gear
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Open-air tribute: Toyota reveals new GR Supra Sport Top model
Toyota in North America has revealed its one-off GR Supra Sport Top, which it bills as an “open-air tribute” to removable-top models of the past.
Built for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that took place online in 2020, Toyota says the special model was “inspired by the overwhelming response to the GR Supra Heritage Edition” that debuted at the event in 2019.
“Conceptualising an open-air tribute to removable-top Supra models of the past, the team put much thought into the unprecedented task of removing the roof and a significant part of the GR Supra’s structure,” said Toyota’s US division.
The company said its crew ensured structural rigidity by “reinforcing large sections of the vehicle’s frame”. The removable roof includes two 3D-printed composite panels that can be stored in the car’s boot.
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Toyota in North America has revealed its one-off GR Supra Sport Top, which it bills as an “open-air tribute” to removable-top models of the past.
Built for the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show that took place online in 2020, Toyota says the special model was “inspired by the overwhelming response to the GR Supra Heritage Edition” that debuted at the event in 2019.
“Conceptualising an open-air tribute to removable-top Supra models of the past, the team put much thought into the unprecedented task of removing the roof and a significant part of the GR Supra’s structure,” said Toyota’s US division.
The company said its crew ensured structural rigidity by “reinforcing large sections of the vehicle’s frame”. The removable roof includes two 3D-printed composite panels that can be stored in the car’s boot.
Open-air tribute: Toyota reveals new GR Supra Sport Top model...
Toyota in North America has revealed the one-off GR Supra Sport Top, which it bills as an “open-air tribute” to removable-top models of the past.
www.carmag.co.za
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AC Schnitzer Toyota GR Supra 2020 review
Should I buy one?
Schitzer's modifications shift the Supra's character to something more steely, enjoyable and convincing, which is exactly what you would expect from this particular tuner.
And of course the fact that the Supra’s original ECU is retained wholesale also means the engine can continue to be serviced by Toyota, while all the additional parts are warranted by AC Schnitzer.
But of all the modifications, the KW suspension makes most sense, not only because it works brilliantly but also because if it’s power you want, reputable British tuner Litchfield will liberate even more from this 3.0-litre engine, and do it for far less than the £4000 AC Schnitzer asks.
And ultimately, this car still wouldn’t tempt us out of an M2 Competition, although AC Schnitzer’s alterations bring the Supra closer to – and in some ways surpass – what it should have been originally, if you’ll excuse the cliché.
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
Schitzer's modifications shift the Supra's character to something more steely, enjoyable and convincing, which is exactly what you would expect from this particular tuner.
And of course the fact that the Supra’s original ECU is retained wholesale also means the engine can continue to be serviced by Toyota, while all the additional parts are warranted by AC Schnitzer.
But of all the modifications, the KW suspension makes most sense, not only because it works brilliantly but also because if it’s power you want, reputable British tuner Litchfield will liberate even more from this 3.0-litre engine, and do it for far less than the £4000 AC Schnitzer asks.
And ultimately, this car still wouldn’t tempt us out of an M2 Competition, although AC Schnitzer’s alterations bring the Supra closer to – and in some ways surpass – what it should have been originally, if you’ll excuse the cliché.
AC Schnitzer car reviews | Autocar
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DRAG RACE: Toyota GR Supra vs Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 - CAR Magazine
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New entry-level Toyota GR Supra 2.0 launched in UK for 2021
Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine offers 258bhp and improved dynamics; prices start from £45,995
The new entry-level variant of the Toyota GR Supra, powered by a 254bhp four-cylinder engine, has gone on sale in the UK a year after its European-market introduction.
Priced from £45,995 - a saving of £7000 over the 3.0-litre car - the new Supra 2.0 is available to order now ahead of customer deliveries beginning later this month. Its arrival follows the recent departure of the GT86 - itself a 2.0-litre four-cylinder-powered, rear-driven sports coupé - but that car's successor, the GR86, is still set to be sold in the UK.
Like the 3.0-litre straight six already offered in the Supra, the new turbocharged 2.0-litre motor is taken from BMW’s sports car engine line-up. It sends 255bhp and 295lb ft to the rear wheels through an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox and emits between 156g/km and 172g/km of CO2.
Despite the 80bhp power deficit compared with the 3.0-litre model, the 2.0-litre Supra’s 0-62mph time is just 0.8sec slower, at 5.2sec, and matches its 155mph electronically limited top speed. So equipped, the Supra is capable of 38.7mpg on the WLTP combined cycle and emits 167g/km of CO2.
www.autocar.co.uk
Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine offers 258bhp and improved dynamics; prices start from £45,995
The new entry-level variant of the Toyota GR Supra, powered by a 254bhp four-cylinder engine, has gone on sale in the UK a year after its European-market introduction.
Priced from £45,995 - a saving of £7000 over the 3.0-litre car - the new Supra 2.0 is available to order now ahead of customer deliveries beginning later this month. Its arrival follows the recent departure of the GT86 - itself a 2.0-litre four-cylinder-powered, rear-driven sports coupé - but that car's successor, the GR86, is still set to be sold in the UK.
Like the 3.0-litre straight six already offered in the Supra, the new turbocharged 2.0-litre motor is taken from BMW’s sports car engine line-up. It sends 255bhp and 295lb ft to the rear wheels through an eight-speed ZF automatic gearbox and emits between 156g/km and 172g/km of CO2.
Despite the 80bhp power deficit compared with the 3.0-litre model, the 2.0-litre Supra’s 0-62mph time is just 0.8sec slower, at 5.2sec, and matches its 155mph electronically limited top speed. So equipped, the Supra is capable of 38.7mpg on the WLTP combined cycle and emits 167g/km of CO2.
New entry-level Toyota GR Supra 2.0 launched in UK for 2021 | Autocar
Turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine offers 258bhp and improved dynamics; prices start from £45,995
www.autocar.co.uk
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These four rivals could beat the new Toyota Supra in a drag race
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These four rivals could beat the new Toyota Supra in a drag race | Life
Even though the fifth-generation Toyota Supra makes a massive amount of power, 250kW and 500Nm to be exact, these closely-matched hot hatches could well trump it in a 400m drag race.
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TRACK TEST: Toyota GR Supra Horizon Blue Edition - CAR Magazine
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6 things I hate about my Toyota Supra - CarExpert
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Toyota GR Supra 2.0 2021 UK review
Should I buy one?
In coldly objective terms, the 2.0-litre gives you more to chew on dynamically than the 3.0-litre version, and does it for considerably less expense. In this way, it’s a bit like the four-cylinder Jaguar F-Type: junior in every way except the way it goes down the road.
With that mass out of the nose, the 2.0 handles more cleanly and responsively than the 3.0, which sounds predictable but is no less satisfying for that when you actually experience it. The more generous sidewalls of the smaller wheels also add a supple veneer to the Supra’s already excellent ride quality, even if they are slightly boomier on the move.
Most important, the Supra doesn’t feel especially under-endowed with the four-cylinder engine. It’s been tested here on damp roads, where grip levels are lower, but there was still enough precision and oomph in the powertrain to kill off worries that bone-dry surfaces would leave you unable to play around with the chassis balance.
And yet. Who on earth doesn’t want six cylinders in their life? BMW’s 3.0-litre engine undoubtedly brings another dimension to the Supra experience. The bark when you fire it up, the mountain of torque ready to fire you forwards at any moment, and the silky top-end delivery make the experience more memorable, more of the time.
If there’s a tie-breaker, perhaps it is this. Half a dozen cylinders are crucial to the character Toyota, via BMW, has chosen for the soft-edged Supra. In essence, it’s a scaled-down GT, so needs a worthy engine. The 2.0 handles more coherently, and is the finer driver's car for it, but if handling is the number-one reason you’re buying a Supra, get a Porsche Cayman instead.
www.autocar.co.uk
Should I buy one?
In coldly objective terms, the 2.0-litre gives you more to chew on dynamically than the 3.0-litre version, and does it for considerably less expense. In this way, it’s a bit like the four-cylinder Jaguar F-Type: junior in every way except the way it goes down the road.
With that mass out of the nose, the 2.0 handles more cleanly and responsively than the 3.0, which sounds predictable but is no less satisfying for that when you actually experience it. The more generous sidewalls of the smaller wheels also add a supple veneer to the Supra’s already excellent ride quality, even if they are slightly boomier on the move.
Most important, the Supra doesn’t feel especially under-endowed with the four-cylinder engine. It’s been tested here on damp roads, where grip levels are lower, but there was still enough precision and oomph in the powertrain to kill off worries that bone-dry surfaces would leave you unable to play around with the chassis balance.
And yet. Who on earth doesn’t want six cylinders in their life? BMW’s 3.0-litre engine undoubtedly brings another dimension to the Supra experience. The bark when you fire it up, the mountain of torque ready to fire you forwards at any moment, and the silky top-end delivery make the experience more memorable, more of the time.
If there’s a tie-breaker, perhaps it is this. Half a dozen cylinders are crucial to the character Toyota, via BMW, has chosen for the soft-edged Supra. In essence, it’s a scaled-down GT, so needs a worthy engine. The 2.0 handles more coherently, and is the finer driver's car for it, but if handling is the number-one reason you’re buying a Supra, get a Porsche Cayman instead.
Toyota GR Supra review | Autocar
Iconic Japanese performance nameplate returns after years in the wilderness
www.autocar.co.uk
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HGK upgrades Toyota GR Supra with a (746 kW!) 2JZ engine
Enjoy going sideways? Well, HGK has created a "Eurofighter" kit for the Toyota GR Supra, adding a number of components to make it a more capable drift machine.
The company has fitted the A90-generation Supra with new doors, widened rear fenders, a bonnet bulge, a roof vent and a fresh fuel-filler cap. Each of these parts can be ordered in fibreglass, carbon-fibre or carbon Kevlar. A set of sapphire-coated Lexan door windows offers further weight reduction.
HGK has opted to dispose of BMW's B58 engine and fit Toyota’s own twin-turbocharged 3,0-litre straight-six 2JZ-GTE mill, tuned to deliver a whopping 746 kW. This engine is joined by a Samsonas sequential gearbox with a twin-disc clutch and numerous reinforcement parts.
www.carmag.co.za
Enjoy going sideways? Well, HGK has created a "Eurofighter" kit for the Toyota GR Supra, adding a number of components to make it a more capable drift machine.
The company has fitted the A90-generation Supra with new doors, widened rear fenders, a bonnet bulge, a roof vent and a fresh fuel-filler cap. Each of these parts can be ordered in fibreglass, carbon-fibre or carbon Kevlar. A set of sapphire-coated Lexan door windows offers further weight reduction.
HGK has opted to dispose of BMW's B58 engine and fit Toyota’s own twin-turbocharged 3,0-litre straight-six 2JZ-GTE mill, tuned to deliver a whopping 746 kW. This engine is joined by a Samsonas sequential gearbox with a twin-disc clutch and numerous reinforcement parts.
HGK upgrades Toyota GR Supra with a (746 kW!) 2JZ engine...
Enjoy going sideways? Well, HGK has created a "Eurofighter" kit for the Toyota GR Supra, adding components to make it a more capable drift machine.
www.carmag.co.za
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Agreed. Easily the worst looking tuning job I've seen on the new Supra.
It's crazy that people spend so much money trying to make the new Supra like the old one, how about just buying the old one?
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That was always kind of the point of the tuner market, and why the last Supra was so popular: you take a cheapish import, tune it, and klap people who bought cars that cost as much as a house.
But back to just buying the old one, looking at listings now you'd be hard pressed to find a good example that isn't more expensive than the new one. They're collectors items now.
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Toyota Supra 2.0 review: lighter, but better?
So what’s the verdict?
It’s objectively a better car than the Supra 3.0: sharper and more resolved while cheaper to buy and run. But it’s also a bit of an enigma. Be brutally honest, do you want handling or muscle? Because even though I always favour the former, I think the Supra’s ‘thing’ is the latter. So losing two cylinders has made the Supra more of a joy to drive, but it’s arguably traded in the badge’s USP in the process.
Becoming lighter and more focused also throws the Supra even more into the bear pit with the Porsche Cayman and Alpine A110, while there’ll possibly be an even more arresting rival in the form of Toyota’s own GR86 when it arrives. But if it can feel like a lither version of this Supra – with a stick in the middle and a bit more JDM character bubbling at its surface – it could be a startlingly good thing indeed.
And if the £45k sports car market is swimming in competitors this accomplished, then I think our little corner of the world currently finds itself in a very good place indeed. Like the Supra’s shape and can afford the finance? This entry-level version will slip even more easily into your life.
Score: 7/10
2.0T 4cyl turbo, 255bhp, 295lb ft
0-62 5.2secs, 155mph
38.7mpg, 167g/km
1395kg
RWD, 8spd auto
www.topgear.com
So what’s the verdict?
It’s objectively a better car than the Supra 3.0: sharper and more resolved while cheaper to buy and run. But it’s also a bit of an enigma. Be brutally honest, do you want handling or muscle? Because even though I always favour the former, I think the Supra’s ‘thing’ is the latter. So losing two cylinders has made the Supra more of a joy to drive, but it’s arguably traded in the badge’s USP in the process.
Becoming lighter and more focused also throws the Supra even more into the bear pit with the Porsche Cayman and Alpine A110, while there’ll possibly be an even more arresting rival in the form of Toyota’s own GR86 when it arrives. But if it can feel like a lither version of this Supra – with a stick in the middle and a bit more JDM character bubbling at its surface – it could be a startlingly good thing indeed.
And if the £45k sports car market is swimming in competitors this accomplished, then I think our little corner of the world currently finds itself in a very good place indeed. Like the Supra’s shape and can afford the finance? This entry-level version will slip even more easily into your life.
Score: 7/10
2.0T 4cyl turbo, 255bhp, 295lb ft
0-62 5.2secs, 155mph
38.7mpg, 167g/km
1395kg
RWD, 8spd auto
Toyota Supra 2.0 review: lighter, but better? Reviews 2023 | Top Gear
Ah, I think I recognise this car…It’s the Toyota GR Supra, both hero and villain of the internet comments section. Rarely has a car stirred up so much debate, the return of the Supra badge – in the same joyously graphic font worn by its iconic Nineties forebear – whipping up insatiable...
Tuning a car and trying to make a car look like it's predecessor are completely different things.
Yes, finding a good example would considerably cost more.
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Used car find: Toyota's Supra still as enticing as the day it was launched in SA
www.news24.com
Used car find: Toyota's Supra still as enticing as the day it was launched in SA | Life
The Toyota Supra is a reckoned sports car and several models are for sale on the used-car market.
www.news24.com
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This Toyota Supra is self-drifting - and it could make our cars safer - Auto Express