News of the new Supra have surfaced recently, along with new spy shots of the Toyota supercar emerging. Toyota’s Supra is easily one of the biggest names in 90s sports car lore, and has even grown into an icon of sorts. Powered by the legendary 2JZGTE, the twin turbocharged MKIV Supra is still one of the most robust engines ever built.
As Toyota’s flagship performance machine the Supra enjoyed a long run, ending in 1998. Years after the last MKIV Supra rolled off the factory floor however, the 2JZ is still in production even today, a testament to it’s incredible design. Popular as a engine swap donor, the 2JZ is a common engine of choice for donor chassis.
After an unpopular and rather bland choice to try and replace the Supra with the Solara, Toyota fans now get the new Supra. The FT-1 Concept was an incredible base for the new Supra, and with news of the BMW and Toyota partnership the new Supra could mark a new era of Toyota performance.
Five things you didn’t know (maybe) about the new Supra
What’s in a Name?
The new Toyota super car might not carry the Supra nameplate, which could be disappointing to many fans. It’s a name that’s on the table for discussion, but there’s no guarantee it will be called the new Supra.
Hybrid Power
Common among today’s supercars the new Supra will also feature a combination of electric motors to go along with the traditional engine. The new Supra will be using a BMW inline six-cylinder inline engine paired to electric motors to crank out over 500 horsepower.
Automagic transmission might be standard
In what might be one of the most disturbing trends in cars today, the new Supra might be offered with a dual-clutch automatic as the only option.
It will be rear wheel drive
There was quite a bit of talk about the new Supra being offered in all wheel drive trim. After much discussion the new supercar will retain it’s rear wheel drive configuration as confirmed by GT 86 chief engineer Tetsuya Tada.
Horsepower on tap
The Supra will certainly be powerful, at least it better be if considering the competition. With other supercars like the Porsche 911 and the Mercedes-AMG GT that Toyota wants the new Supra to compete with at least.
It may be powerful in stock form, but it’s highly doubtful the new Supra will have the same following as the predecessor. Considering how overbuilt and responsive the 2JZ is to modifications, it’s a tall task if Toyota wants the Supra to be a hit with modders.
Heavily borrowing styling from the FT-1 Concept, the new Toyota flagship is going to be one of the most anticipated cars of the New Year. Want the latest in automotive news and updates? subscribe to My Pro Street today.
