The first wave of drift A90 Supras has emerged, providing the perfect jump-off point for the new generation of Toyota supercar. This, of course, is not surprising given the reaction from the fans once news of Daigo Saito’s 2JZ A90 Supra dropped. Making appearance in the D1 Grand Prix this year, the first of the drift A90 Supras has certainly made it mark.
Leading the way, Saito’s 2JZ powerhouse is one of the many drift Supras sure to come. This next way of drift-spec ready supercars will challenge for the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup championship, led by FIA drift champ Masato Kawabata.
Kawabata’s Toyo Tires Toyota looks every bit the part as one of the early competition ready drift A90 Supras. Outfitted with the MKIV 2JZ engine swap, the Toyo Supra is ready to attack the corners with Wisefab components at each corner.
Sporting Pandem widebody aero and Endless brakes, there is a ton of anticipation regarding just how the new Supra will fare. One thing is clear however, is that the propensity to lean on the previous generation Supra engine is the popular choice.
Given the obvious ability of the 2JZGTE no matter what racing style, it’s hard to disagree. The pedigree and legend of the 2JZ well deserved, making it the early weapon of choice.
That’s not to say that the early wave of hasn’t had their fair share of early issues. Early this month Saito’s 2JZ A90 Supra caught on fire during an early practice run for D1 pro exhibition. His drift Supra has since had the fuel gremlins worked out, and just in time as the 2019 GP D1 series gets underway April 1st.
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