![]() Five years after its release, the last Supra rolled off the production line in 1998 in the US. ![]() As the robust engine Toyota built could easily handle being tuned up to 1,000 hp, the Supra was famous for leaving supercars in the dust.ĭespite being loved by enthusiasts worldwide, sales numbers were dropping steadily. Now fitted with the (equally iconic) 3.0-liter 2JZ-GTE engine that made up to 320 hp, tuners went crazy with the Supra. Nissan had the 300ZX, Mazda had the RX-7 and the Miata, Honda had the NSX, and Toyota had the Supra. This was the time when every Japanese brand released their grail cars. The ever-so-iconic A80 was the peak of Toyota’s JDM empire, as the Japanese car industry experienced a massive boom throughout the late 80s and the early 90s. The car that would win everyone’s hearts with its distinct curvy shape and powerful gearbox is the fourth generation Supra. Identified by its chassis code A40, the original Supra was created to compete in a Datsun (Nissan) Z-car ruled world. There were optional power windows and power door locks, as well as optional cruise control and sunroof. The design prioritized efficiency and reliability over luxury, but that didn’t mean that the Supra was sold bare. The interior of the original Supra, although not revolutionary, screamed Japanese engineering. Both engine options came mated to either a five-speed manual or a four-speed auto, and both transmissions featured an “overdrive” gear, allowing the car to cruise while lowering the RPM, allowing it to have better fuel consumption. The latter variant is the same model that would be exported outside Japan. It was offered with two engine variants: a 2.0 liter 12-valve Inline-6 engine that made 123 hp, or a slightly less powerful 2.6 liter 12-valve Inline-6 that made around 110 hp. The first-generation Supra was heavily based on the Celica hatchback, but modified slightly to accommodate a different engine. In Japan, the manual-only Supra will be a special model called the Matte White Edition, equipped with new paint and tan leather seats.The Toyota Supra began in 1978, but back then, it was marketed as the Celica XX. Production is supposed to start at the end of April with deliveries in October. In the meantime, it appears that the 2023 model year Supra will have a 6-speed manual. It sounds a little hard to believe, but the GR Corolla was also a pipe dream a few years back. Plus, the JDM community would gobble any limited-edition Supra no matter the cost.Īccording to the report by Spyder7, the GRMN Supra would have a 7-speed DCT instead of the current auto, as well as numerous carbon fiber parts. That’s a sizable price jump, but it’s still affordable. The hardcore Supra is supposed to arrive in 2023 and cost around 10 million yen in Japan, which translates to $80,000. On paper, the GR Supra and Z4 M40i are the same, but that’s not the case in the real world, where the Toyota model sounds better and possibly makes more power too. It’s my belief that if the GRMN Supra exists, it will have Toyota fine-tuning that’s different from BMW’s. This name belongs to the division putting together all their hot sports models, including the GR Corolla and Yaris. So that means the GRMN Supra will be a kind of track car. Speaking of which, it’s worth pointing out that GRMN stands for Gazoo Racing Master of Nurburgring. BMW also has a more powerful version being developed for the M4 CSL, currently testing at the Nurburgring. Currently, the output is up to 510 or 503 hp, depending on which country you ask. ![]() This twin-turbo version of the 3.0-liter powers the M3 sedan, the M4 Coupe and soon the M3 wagon as well. ![]() But the S58 is an entirely different animal. As you saw recently, it’s the exact same thing found under the hood of the M240i, the Z4 M40i and a bunch of other Bimmers. This output is from the BMW inline-6 single-turbo engine called B58. In case you guys forgot, the Supra made 335 hp in the first model year and jumped to 382 hp after that. The Japanese website Spyder7 is reporting on a GRMN Supra which is supposed to get even more power: 540 hp from the S58 engine. In any case, the rumor is back and has become even more extreme. We don’t know when that is, but it’s probably around 2026-2028. Two years later, it still doesn’t exist, but we still can’t call it “fake news” because the rumors said it would only arrive at the end of the Mk5 Supra’s life. When and where have we heard that before? Well, when the Mk5 Supra was brand new and dealers were marking up prices by $20,000, there was talk of a model which was supposed to receive a 500 horsepower BMW M3 engine. Apparently, the Supra sports car will receive the GRMN treatment which will transform it into a 540 horsepower monster. I hope you’ve got your salt pinch ready because we’ve got a Toyota Supra rumor.
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