The legendary Supra is back but, with a BMW engine.
- automotivedatabase
- Jan 19, 2019
- 4 min read
The reveal was on its way as it was confirmed through the leaks of the camouflage Supra being tested. It looks great even with the camouflage and we saw that with the official reveal. Thanks for visiting our page and hope you enjoy this blog. Please read till the end and comment your thoughts on this car.
This Supra is the Fifth-Generation to the legendary Supra which is returning to the US market after 21 years( and in Japan after 17 years). The fans were hyped from the time they revealed their FT-1 concept in 2014. It confirmed in the forums that the Supra is coming back. But after they revealed their new Supra in the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, it wasn't that badass looking like the concept but still, in my opinion it looks great.
Today in this post i would be basically describing the worst parts of the New Supra (Just Joking, its an honest review).
It starts now:
The 5th gen Supra has not been developed alone by Toyota itself. They used more spices to cook their meal ( And that's what fans didn't liked) The new Supra is the result of the collaboration with BMW, from which Toyota borrowed its chassis, engine and transmission. ( And that made the fans like me, cry). Together with its motorsport division, Gazoo Racing, Toyota designed the exterior, the cabin, and retuned the suspension system. The new Supra is also the first vehicle developed by Gazoo Racing to go global. These cars were previously restricted to the Japanese market. The BMW Z4 and the new Supra are based on the same platform.
Let's start with some exterior styling changes from the past MK4 Supra. The almost looks new with every angle( The exterior is fully designed by Toyota itself. And that's a good thing or we would have called it a BMW Supra... LOL). The bumper is a unique design, with an almost square center vent flanked by larger outlets onto the sides. Toyota designers added two angled, vertical vents at the outer edges of the headlamps too, a feature seemingly inspired by Lexus roadsters. An aggressive splitter with vertical canards onto the sides rounds off the front fascia. The headlamps are particularly interesting due to their six-lens design with integrated daytime running lights and turn signals.
Even a blind person can see that the cabin, the glasshouse and the rear fenders are much influenced by the FT-1 Concept. The new Supra does looks a bit shorter though. As bruhhhh... as it gets, you can see that the vents in the door is smaller and fake, with no purpose. But as wowww.... as it gets, another vent was added to the side panels of the engine hood and thats new and unique.
Now, let's get to the point that every guy who's going to buy one would be actually interested in.
The ENGINE and performance numbers.
The engine is just snatched from BMW which is a 3.0 Liter inline-6 that produces 335 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. The car goes from zero to 60 in just 4.1 seconds. It now hits a WTF top speed of 155 mph. ( which is not that much for the price you would be paying). The transmission is also from BMW that is an 8-Speed Automatic but, no manual which is a sad part for most of the fans. Some rumours say that they are going to make a manual variant in the near future.
If you are going to opt for the New Supra, you would get some awesome named color choices, including the bold Renaissance Red 2.0, Nitro Yellow, and Downshift Blue. Other options include Absolute Zero White, Tungsten Silver, Turbulence Gray, Nocturnal Black, and Phantom Matter Gray.
Let's now talk about the interior of the legend.
Early interior spy shots revealed quite a few features borrowed from the BMW Z4, on which the Supra is based under the skin. The Japanese coupe had an identical steering wheel, gear selector, and instrument cluster graphics. Toyota revised these features, but they’re still obviously based on the Z4. Thankfully, the dashboard sports a unique design. Low and narrow, it’s the kind of dash you’d expect to see in a proper sports car. Toyota nailed it, going with a simple and clean design. The infotainment display placed high above the center stack is a bit disruptive, but the design remains attractive overall.
It also features a premium, 12-speaker JBL audio system and wireless phone charging.
Other premium features offered as standard on both trims include keyless smart entry, dual automatic climate control, auto-dimming rearview mirror, rear camera, rain sensor windshield wipers, garage door opener, and power folding mirrors.
The interior looks awesome in my book from the previous models.
That awesome styling and that luxury dipped interior will have a pain in your back when buying 'cause the U.S. pricing for the Toyota Supra starts from $49,990. Initial rumors claimed a $40,000 sticker, but I guess development got a bit expensive. For this amount, you get the entry-level 3.0 variant.
If you want the 3.0 Premium trim, which adds the bigger 8.8-inch display, navigation, telematics, wireless Apple CarPlay, the JBL sound system, wireless charging, and leather seats, you’ll have to pay $53,990.
You can also buy a Launch Edition model. It’s based on the 3.0 Premium and limited to 1,500 units, all uniquely numbers and fitted with distinctive feature. This one retails from $55,250.
The figures above do not include the delivery, processing, and handling fee of $930. Individual options listed so far include a Driver Assist Package at $1,195, available for all models, and the Navigation and JBL Audio, available at $2,460 for the entry-level model.
The Supra Mk. 5 will become available in the summer of 2019. The first production model will be auctioned for charity at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, on January 19.
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