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TGR ANNOUNCES PARTIALLY UPGRADED SUPRA AND SPECIAL-EDITION SUPRA “A90 FINAL EDITION”

Itumeleng Garebatshabe
Last updated: November 28, 2024 14:51
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Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) announced a partially upgraded model of the Supra (3.0-litre) and the special-edition Supra “A90 Final Edition”. The special-edition model is slated for global release with a limited run of 300 units.

Ever since its first generation in 1978, the Toyota Supra has earned legions of fans with its faithfully retained front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout powered by an in-line six-cylinder engine. Also, in addition to the Supra having competed in the Super GT and numerous other types of motorsport events, the Supra-based, race-specific GR Supra GT4 has enabled customers to enjoy driving in various races around the world.

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In 2019, driven by the strong desire of Chairman Akio Toyoda, aka Master Driver Morizo, the Supra stormed back after a 17-year absence. Said Chairman Toyoda upon its release: “Back in the day, I spent countless hours driving an old Supra at Nürburgring to become a master driver. Supra is like an old friend that holds a special place in my heart. While other manufacturers were putting their beautiful new prototypes which they were going to introduce through the paces, I was driving an old Supra that was no longer in production.

“So even though Toyota had no plans to make a new Supra, just like a lot of other die-hard Supra fans around the world, I secretly wanted to make it happen. The new GR Supra was born through testing at Nürburgring, and I can honestly say that it is a car that is fun to drive and better than ever.” The current Supra has continued to evolve since its launch, with partially upgraded models released in 2020 and 2022.

The latest partially upgraded Supra aims to deliver a more integrated driving experience for unrestrained driving joy not only on city streets but also on winding roads and circuits. It features improved braking performance for safety and security, an increased-rigidity body, suspension, and chassis, optimised tuning, and enhanced aerodynamic performance.

Additionally, to express its gratitude to current-model Supra fans around the world for their patronage, and for the model being favoured by numerous teams in various motorsports such as GT racing, drift competitions, and NASCAR, TGR has created the limited special-edition Supra “A90 Final Edition” as the current model’s culmination.

This special-edition Supra boasts numerous upgraded driving-related elements, such as increased engine output and torque, strengthened brakes and body rigidity, and a KW suspension system, with such systems being a racing car favourite, and the use of high-grip tires. The result is a special, ultimate high-performance, high-spec model that has been optimally tuned in sync with the Supra’s natural evolution.

Although the production of the current Supra is scheduled to end with the Supra “A90 Final Edition” as the model’s culmination, TGR will continue to hone the Supra through motorsport activities going forward.

Outline of the partially upgraded Supra (3.0-liter)

1. Drivetrain

In line with a new chassis setting, active differential control has been optimised to reduce understeer during cornering and improve handling.

2. Brakes

Braking performance has been strengthened by using increased-diameter Brembo front disc brakes.

3. Body and suspension

  • The characteristics of the situation-responsive electronically controlled shock absorbers have been revised and the front stabiliser has been strengthened to improve driving performance.
  • The front and rear stabilisers use brackets made of reinforced aluminum. The use of strengthened rubber bushings for the front control arms and strengthened rubber mounts for the rear subframe heightens the sense of suspension – body integration, conveying road information better and contributing to precise handling.
  • The rear underfloor brace structure has been strengthened to increase body rigidity and improve the sense of directness and grip as well as for better controllability.
  • In line with other evolutionary changes, electric power steering (EPS) control has been optimised to deliver a more direct steering sensation and improved control performance.
  • The camber angle of the front and rear wheels has been revised to increase grip for improved cornering stability.

4. Tyres and wheels

Matte black wheels contribute to the overall bold styling.

5. Exterior

A ducktail carbon-fibre rear spoiler joins forces with added front wheel arch flaps and higher front tire spats for optimised front and rear aerodynamic balance and downforce, improving road contact and handling performance.

6. Interior

The driver’s seat is upholstered in “GR”-embroidered Alcantara and genuine leather. A ring and the stitching on the shift knob (in six-speed, manual-transmission vehicles) and the seatbelts have been done in red to accentuate interior sportiness.

Outline of the special edition Supra “A90 Final Edition”

1. Powertrain

  • The intake air path has been revised, and a low-back-pressure catalyst has been adopted to reduce pressure loss. Engine control has been optimized accordingly, boosting output from 285 kW (387 PS) to 320 kW (435 PS) and torque from 500 Nm (51.0 kgf/m) to 570 Nm (58.1 kgf/m) for greater acceleration and response.
  • A baffle plate has been added to the engine oil pan to prevent uneven oil distribution when encountering the high g-forces associated with improved cornering performance.
  • Cooling performance has been enhanced in line with the improved engine performance by strengthening the radiator cooling fan, adding a sub-radiator, and enlarging the differential gear cover cooling fins.
  • In line with a new chassis setting, active differential control has been optimized to reduce understeer during cornering and improve handling.
  • An Akrapovič titanium muffler has been adopted, resulting in a powerful engine sound.

2. Brakes

  • Up front, 19-inch Brembo brakes are characterised by special drillings that ensure excellent braking power – especially during sports driving.
  • Stainless steel mesh brake hoses are used to reduce pressure transmission loss due to hose expansion during braking, maximising the performance of the strengthened brake system.

3. Body and suspension

  • The dampening-adjustable KW suspension, which is the same as that found on the GR Supra GT4, features 16 rebound stages and 12 compression stages for accommodating a variety of driving conditions, and the front and rear stabilizers have been strengthened to improve limit-pushing performance.
  • Strengthened rubber bushings for the front lower arms, pillow ball joints on the front control arms, and the same rigid aluminum mount for the rear subframe found on the GR Supra GT4 improve the sense of suspension – body integration, thus conveying road information better and contributing to precise handling.
  • A strengthened front-cowl brace and added front-underfloor brace combine with a strengthened rear-underfloor brace structure and a strengthened interior luggage crossbar to increase body rigidity, improve the sense of directness and grip, and enhance controllability.
  • In line with the model’s evolutionary changes, electric power steering (EPS) control has been optimised to deliver a more direct steering sensation and improved control performance.
  • The camber angle of the front and rear wheels has been revised to increase grip for improved cornering stability.

4. Tyres and wheels

  • The adopted Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 high-grip tires are 10% wider than the tyres on the conventional Supra, further improving cornering stability and limit-pushing performance.
  • The lightweight 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are engraved with the TGR logo.

5. Exterior

  • Aerodynamic performance was entrusted to GR Supra GT4 development leader TOYOTA GAZOO Racing Europe which applied its know-how built up by competing in motorsports and used its proprietary wind tunnel testing facility for repeated testing.
  • A carbon-fibre front spoiler, front canards, and front centre flap team up with a carbon-fibre swan-neck rear wing reminiscent of that on the GR Supra GT4 to optimize front and rear aerodynamic balance, downforce, and drag, improving road contact and handling performance.
  • An added carbon-fibre hood duct features a removable inner duct for improved cooling performance when removed.

6. Interior

  • “RECARO Podium CF” carbon-fibre full-bucket seats with Alcantara-covered seat pads firmly hold the body to support accurate driving even when the driver is subjected to g-forces that can increase due to improved driving performance. Also, the driver’s seat has been done in red to accentuate the driver-oriented design of the cockpit.
  • The steering wheel, door trim, centre console kneepad, centre armrest, shift knob boot, and the centre portion of the instrument panel are covered in Alcantara.
  • Also, red seatbelts and exclusive carbon-fibre scuff plates enhance the exclusivity of this limited-edition model.
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