Unveiled at the CRC Speedshow, the new Toyota Supra is everything the market leader promised, and more.
With a 50/50 weight distribution, a twin-scroll turbocharged 3-0 litre inline six-cylinder engine that knocks out 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds, teamed with high performance brakes and adaptive variable suspension, the new Toyota GR Supra (Gazoo Racing) is expected to be lots of fun on wheels.
The Supra name follows a rich and storied history of Toyota’s development of exciting and affordable sports cars, starting in 1962 with the Sports 800 (aka the Yota- Hachi), the Celicas and Supras of the 1970s and 80s, through to the Toyota 86, and now the new Toyota GR Supra.
“The Supra is more than a genuine sports car. It’s a symbol of the dramatic change the automotive industry will experience over the next decade, where the focus will shift to automotive and technology company partnerships,” says Neeraj Lala, Toyota NZ chief operating officer.
“With the priority of launching alternative fuel technology, launching a pure sports car is a significant milestone.”
“The Toyota GR Supra comes from a heritage of rear-wheel drive, high performing Toyota sports cars. Toyota Gazoo Racing’s involvement in the development and the track testing of the Toyota GR Supra has resulted in a car with superb balance and handling.
“The motoring industry talks about the ‘golden ratio’ – the wheelbase-to-track ratio. The ideal ratio is between 1.5:1 and 1.6:1. The Toyota GR Supra’s relatively short wheelbase means it has a ratio of 1.55:1, for immaculate agility and handling.”
Dubbed “Condensed Extreme” the design style emphasises the short wheelbase, and with a long bonnet hosting the inline six-cylinder engine, high rear haunches and integrated spoiler tail, the Toyota GR Supra coupe exudes high performance rear-wheel drive sports car
The distinctive double bubble roof adds space inside while reducing aerodynamic drag on the outside. It is DNA that was sourced directly from the legendary 2000 GT Supra. Design features on the body are done in grand sweeps with gaping air intakes in the front and slashes into the side body replicating this same design detail. While some of the intakes are covered on the production model, Supra’s chief engineer Tetsuya Tada expects tuners to make use of them for further turbo and brake cooling on the race track.
There are19-inch polished silver and black forged alloy wheel, shod with 255/35ZR19 front and 275/35ZR19 rear Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.
A wide colour choice will also be available, and currently only one price is quoted: $99,990, which includes GST, pre-delivery costs, registration, number plates, tank of fuel, floor mats, and three years or 100,000km warranty.
The Supra has a minimum kerb weight of only 1,495kg, with the 250kW inline six driving the rear wheels via through a fast changing eight-speed automatic transmission. Maximum torque is 500 Nm which starts at an impressively low 1,600rpm.
A feature of the Toyota GR Supra is the driver’s ability to move between normal and sports mode that adjusts the steering, transmission shift pattern, engine sound, active differential performance, adaptive dampers and engine response.
While there is no manual transmission available, the automatic transmission with large steering wheel-mounted paddles means the driver can take control of the gear changes.
The Adaptive Variable Suspension system enhances performance with instant response to changes in the road surface, adjusting the shock absorber force at each wheel to maintain a flat vehicle posture, excellent steering response and supple ride comfort.
Using composites and aluminium, efforts were made to lower the centre of gravity, resulting in a lower centre of gravity than that of the 86 which features a horizontally-opposed engine.
Other standard items include an active differential, variable ratio steering, active sound control and a performance brake package with red calipers. Safety features including front collision warning with brake function, attentiveness assistant, lane departure warning with steering intervention, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and speed limit info.
The interior features leather and Alcantara accented sports seats that have four-way power lumbar adjustment and heaters, and there’s a 12-speaker premium JBL sound system, 20GB internal music storage and satellite navigation via an 8.8 inch touch screen. A colour head-up display shows the car’s speed, speed limit for the road ahead and navigational directions.
Unveiled at the CRC Speedshow, the new Toyota Supra is everything the market leader promised, and more.
With a 50/50 weight distribution, a twin-scroll turbocharged 3-0 litre inline six-cylinder engine that knocks out 0-100km/h in 4.3 seconds, teamed with high performance brakes and adaptive variable suspension, the new Toyota GR Supra (Gazoo Racing) is expected to be lots of fun on wheels.
The Supra name follows a rich and storied history of Toyota’s development of exciting and affordable sports cars, starting in 1962 with the Sports 800 (aka the Yota- Hachi), the Celicas and Supras of the 1970s and 80s, through to the Toyota 86, and now the new Toyota GR Supra.
“The Supra is more than a genuine sports car. It’s a symbol of the dramatic change the automotive industry will experience over the next decade, where the focus will shift to automotive and technology company partnerships,” says Neeraj Lala, Toyota NZ chief operating officer.
“With the priority of launching alternative fuel technology, launching a pure sports car is a significant milestone.”
“The Toyota GR Supra comes from a heritage of rear-wheel drive, high performing Toyota sports cars. Toyota Gazoo Racing’s involvement in the development and the track testing of the Toyota GR Supra has resulted in a car with superb balance and handling.
“The motoring industry talks about the ‘golden ratio’ – the wheelbase-to-track ratio. The ideal ratio is between 1.5:1 and 1.6:1. The Toyota GR Supra’s relatively short wheelbase means it has a ratio of 1.55:1, for immaculate agility and handling.”
Dubbed “Condensed Extreme” the design style emphasises the short wheelbase, and with a long bonnet hosting the inline six-cylinder engine, high rear haunches and integrated spoiler tail, the Toyota GR Supra coupe exudes high performance rear-wheel drive sports car
The distinctive double bubble roof adds space inside while reducing aerodynamic drag on the outside. It is DNA that was sourced directly from the legendary 2000 GT Supra. Design features on the body are done in grand sweeps with gaping air intakes in the front and slashes into the side body replicating this same design detail. While some of the intakes are covered on the production model, Supra’s chief engineer Tetsuya Tada expects tuners to make use of them for further turbo and brake cooling on the race track.
There are19-inch polished silver and black forged alloy wheel, shod with 255/35ZR19 front and 275/35ZR19 rear Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres.
A wide colour choice will also be available, and currently only one price is quoted: $99,990, which includes GST, pre-delivery costs, registration, number plates, tank of fuel, floor mats, and three years or 100,000km warranty.
The Supra has a minimum kerb weight of only 1,495kg, with the 250kW inline six driving the rear wheels via through a fast changing eight-speed automatic transmission. Maximum torque is 500 Nm which starts at an impressively low 1,600rpm.
A feature of the Toyota GR Supra is the driver’s ability to move between normal and sports mode that adjusts the steering, transmission shift pattern, engine sound, active differential performance, adaptive dampers and engine response.
While there is no manual transmission available, the automatic transmission with large steering wheel-mounted paddles means the driver can take control of the gear changes.
The Adaptive Variable Suspension system enhances performance with instant response to changes in the road surface, adjusting the shock absorber force at each wheel to maintain a flat vehicle posture, excellent steering response and supple ride comfort.
Using composites and aluminium, efforts were made to lower the centre of gravity, resulting in a lower centre of gravity than that of the 86 which features a horizontally-opposed engine.
Other standard items include an active differential, variable ratio steering, active sound control and a performance brake package with red calipers. Safety features including front collision warning with brake function, attentiveness assistant, lane departure warning with steering intervention, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and speed limit info.
The interior features leather and Alcantara accented sports seats that have four-way power lumbar adjustment and heaters, and there’s a 12-speaker premium JBL sound system, 20GB internal music storage and satellite navigation via an 8.8 inch touch screen. A colour head-up display shows the car’s speed, speed limit for the road ahead and navigational directions.