Toyota Supra GT Racing Concept Unveiling

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View: https://youtu.be/yfeUvRm8f6k


The 5th Generation Supra

For enthusiasts out there who have a PS4 and a copy of Gran Turismo Sport, you’ll be able to drive the concept in April. For everyone else, we’ll have to wait until 2019 to see the road-going version of the Supra.

 

[ron v]

I gotta be honest @webby. I can’t wait to see this probably ridiculously over priced Supra.

 

[webby]

yeah, but there were comments with toyota engineers saying no manuals would be made, and the price tag would be a shock to most (high). So, I'm guessing it's going to be a pretty penny.

 

[bauer311]

I wouldn't be surprised if it's priced similar to the new nsx, they will be competitors after all...

 

[bootyluvr]

I wouldn't be surprised if it's priced similar to the new nsx, they will be competitors after all...

$150k+? :/

 

[ron v]

Nsx or a Supra?

 

[bauer311]

Between the two I'd go nsx myself. It's a beautiful car. Hell, I'd love to have a 1st gen...gotta save my pennies, lol

 

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Toyota presented the Supra Racing Concept at the Geneva Motor Show as a teaser to the production model. While attending the event, Japanese publication Info Seek, as cited by SupraMKV, discussed the car with Toyota’s chief engineer Tetsuya Tada and were told about Toyota’s racing ambitions and the brand’s thoughts of offering a manual gearbox.

Asked directly if a manual transmission is on the cards, Tada replied that “at the moment, it is not; it is just a dual-clutch transmission”.

He then explained that the next Supra may have too much power to make a manual gearbox viable. He also said that once customers get a taste of the dual-clutch transmission being developed, they’ll no longer yearn for a stick-shift.

 

[bauer311]

Doubt that's true, I love rowing those gears!

 

[bootyluvr]

Too much power?! Hmmmm

 

[ron v]

pretty sure their shifter will be top notch, shift faster then any of us can, and never miss a gear. Plus a high horsepower car with a manual shifter sounds like a warranty disaster for Toyota. With that said I'm pretty sure their engineers can come up with some kind of manual box.

Seriously though, I'm excited about this car!!!

 

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A reliable source on SupraMKV forums proclaims that the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six cylinder engine will produce 335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque with an alleged starting price of roughly $63,500 in the United States.

 

[webby]

He then explained that the next Supra may have too much power to make a manual gearbox viable.

335 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque

too much power guys.... step back. Manual trans can't support that much power.

 

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Toyota Supra Pricing Announced


U.S. Pricing:

3.0 (base trim): $49,990
3.0 Premium: $53,990
Launch Edition : $55,250
*Does not include the delivery, processing, and handling (DPH) fee of $930

Options Pricing:
Driver Assist Package: $1,195 (for all trims)
Navigation and JBL Audio: $2,460 (standard for Premium and Launch Edition trims)


Press release:

DETROIT (Jan. 14, 2019) – Sports car enthusiasts have been waiting more than 20 years for the return of Supra and will soon be able to purchase the 2020 Toyota GR Supra for a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $49,990.

For those fans and collectors anxious to be among the first owners of this iconic sports car, the initial 1,500 production Supras for the U.S. will be Launch Edition models starting at $55,250. Each will be uniquely numbered and have distinctive features signifying the exclusivity and excitement of Supra’s return. Toyota dealers will be handling all orders and the Launch Edition models go on sale in Summer 2019 starting at $55,250.

The Supra Launch Edition will be available in exterior colors of Absolute Zero White, Nocturnal Black or Renaissance Red 2.0, each featuring high-contrast red mirror caps and 19-inch forged matte black alloy wheels.

The Absolute Zero White and Nocturnal Black Supra Launch Editions will have a red interior. Each of the racing-inspired seats will be wrapped in red leather, with red leather steering wheel grips, and a red center console with carbon-fiber accents.

The Renaissance Red 2.0 Supra Launch Edition will feature a black leather-trimmed interior, with black seats, a black steering wheel, and black center console. The black interior will also feature carbon-fiber accents.

The first 1,500 Supras will feature an individually numbered carbon-fiber badge on the passenger-side dashboard complete with a graphic of Toyota Motor Corporation President and Master Driver Akio Toyoda’s signature.

Different Grades, Same Power
The 2020 Supra will be available in two grades: 3.0 and 3.0 Premium. Both will be powered by a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine that produces 335 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque and is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with racing-style paddle shifters. Both grades will also come standard with serious performance features including adaptive suspension, an active rear differential and launch control.
The 3.0 grade has a 6.5-inch display with Bluetooth and iPod capability, as well as Alcantara seats. Navigation and JBL Audio will be an available option for an additional $2,460.

The 3.0 Premium grade will feature an upgraded 8.8-inch wide-format touchscreen display with Navigation, Supra Connect telematics services, wireless Apple CarPlay, a premium 12-speaker JBL audio system, wireless phone charging and a color Head-Up Display. The 3.0 Premium grade will also feature heated, leather-trimmed seats.

The Supra Launch Edition will be based on the 3.0 Premium grade.

Standard safety features on both grades, as well as the Launch Edition, include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, road sign assist and automatic high beams.

The Driver Assist Package is an additional suite of safety features that will be optional on both grades for an additional $1,195. It includes full speed adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, parking sonar and rear collision warning.

 

[bauer311]

So expect ridiculous markup, just like when the type r came back..... base models will be stickered for $60k is my bet and just get worse from there

 

[webby]

10-20k + markups wouldn't surprise me in the least.

The first 1,500 Supras will feature an individually numbered carbon-fiber badge on the passenger-side dashboard complete with a graphic of Toyota Motor Corporation President and Master Driver Akio Toyoda’s signature.

toyota dealership response....
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[ron v]

I’m saying 90k

 

[bauer311]

For the top trim level? .....i could see that given all the prestige surrounding this

 

[ron v]

Already preordered mine. The secret twin turbo edition. It’s coming tomorrow.

 

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