The Toyota Supra Thread

The Toyota GR Supra 45th Anniversary is a nod to the MkIV Supra, gets new rear wing

Just 900 versions of this specially outfitted US-only Supra will be available

Toyota quotes the Supra’s four-decade long legacy of appeal, though really we only need to turn unto its most famous hour – that as a ten-second car. And while these new US-only upgrades won’t exactly help it smoke Ferraris at the lights, they do look cool.

Welcome then, to the very-limited-edition Toyota GR Supra 45th Anniversary. Available in a deep orange or an ‘ice’ white, it builds on the GR Supra’s 3.0-litre ‘Premium Grade’ and adds a new, manually adjustable rear spoiler in a nod to the MkIV Toyota Supra from the Nineties.

We’re told this new rear wing – not as wild as the MkIV’s, mind – rises three inches above the bootlid, and features a small adjustment screw that “allows drivers to change its angle and influence the amount of downforce being applied to the rear wheels”.

Elsewhere, the 45th gets matte-black 19in aluminium wheels with black calipers and a new decal running along the MkV’s side swoosh, while the engine bay is treated to an orange strut tower brace bearing the Toyota Gazoo Racing logo.

 
Toyota Supra review

WHAT'S THE VERDICT?

“The Supra strikes the best compromise of GT and sportiness of any car in its class, but that also means it doesn't shine brightest”

It’s a very complete coupe. Big enough inside, well equipped, handsome, rapid and good-natured. It’s grown-up, yet compact, agile, and smooth. It’s a clever piece of engineering. A car you’d enjoy driving anywhere, a car that probably strikes the best compromise of GT and sportiness of any car in its class.

But that also means it doesn't really shine brightest, either. We seem to have an absurd amount of choice in the £40-60k sports car market at the moment. There's Caymans and Alpines if you want handling, a BMW M2 if you want a surprisingly lithe hot rod, and the likes of BMW's M440i coupe if you want something really grown up. With numerous soft-tops peppered in amongst them all. But if you love the way the Supra looks - and can't resist its iconic badge, in its Nineties font - then the rest of the car is good enough to justify giving this a try.

 
Review: 2023 Toyota GR Supra MT

Verdict

The 2023 GR Supra is a classic and iconic sports car with a long-standing reputation in its nameplate. It features a turbocharged inline-six engine, rear-wheel drive, and two doors, and comes paired with a manual transmission. This combination makes it a standout driver’s car. As the flagship of Toyota’s three-strong GR performance-car lineup, the 2023 GR Supra continues the tradition of providing an enjoyable sports coupe driving experience that spans nearly half a century.

While some drivers may see shifting a manual transmission as an unnecessary effort, for enthusiasts who appreciate the opportunity to engage more with the driving process, the manual transmission is essential for establishing a deeper connection with the vehicle. Welcome back Toyota.

 
Toyota GR Supra (2023) Price & Specs

The Toyota GR Supra sports coupe, which introduced Gazoo Racing’s 2-letter prefix to the South African market in 2019, has been subtly updated and the consolidated (now 2-derivative) line-up includes the eagerly awaited 6-speed manual version.

Since its launch in 2019, the GR Supra – the 5th gen of Toyota’s rear-wheel-drive sportscar, which was famously developed in conjunction with BMW – has been offered with a 250 kW/500 Nm 3.0-litre inline-6 turbopetrol engine mated with a ZF-sourced 8-speed automatic transmission. The outgoing range comprised the base Track, Standard and special Matte Grey derivatives.

What does the 2023 GR Supra cost in South Africa?

Toyota GR Supra 3.0T 6MT R1 488 400
Toyota GR Supra 3.0T 8AT R1 524 400

A 5-services/100 000km service plan is provided as well as a 3-year/100 000km Warranty. Customers can also purchase extended service plans via their Toyota dealer.

 
The Toyota Supra's Manual Transmission Option Has Been A Roaring Success

Almost half of all Supras sold since it became an option have been manuals.

Back in November 2021, after spending a week driving a bright yellow Toyota Supra, I came away surprised at just how much I enjoyed driving it. But the whole time I had the car, I took the incredibly controversial position that it would be better with a third pedal. So I asked Toyota to give the Supra a manual. Clearly, Toyota was convinced by my superior logic (and mine alone) because less than six months later, Toyota announced that it would do exactly that. They say auto journalists make bad product planners, but who’s the bad product planner now, Person Who Decided It Should Be Auto Only?

Yes, as it turns out, the manual transmission option on the Toyota Supra has been a massive success. In a lot of cars, even performance cars, the take rate is embarrassingly low. Like so low that, as manual transmission enthusiasts, we should be ashamed of ourselves. When 95 percent of the units sold for a particular model are automatics, is it really any surprise that companies have a hard time convincing the bean counters to let them develop a new manual transmission that very few people will buy? Supra buyers, however, are just built different.

 
So I collect Tomica models. I usually buy direct from Japan.
Had a few MK3's, the Red Mk4 and the FnF Mk4, but the Mk2 and Mk1 are very hard to find.
Found both on Auction then a week of bidding then 2 months for shipping, finally arrived last week Friday.
Waiting for a nice Tomica Mk5 to come up, the current "mainline" Mk5's are meh.
Mk1 to Mk4 Supra Tomica.jpg
 
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