This is it. The all-new 2020 Toyota Supra has been officially revealed. The sports car is expected to go on sale in summer of 2019 and will be available in two grades – 3.0 and 3.0 Premium. There will a Launch Edition as well which will be based on the 3.0 Premium variant.
Toyota says that new Supra has a strong connection to Toyota’s 1967 2000 GT and 1993-2002 Supra, in both design and mechanical configuration. The new model will be powered by a turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine.
The new Toyota Supra’s 3.0-liter twin-scroll turbo six motor will produce 335 hp and 365 lb-ft of torque. It will be mated to a quick-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. The company claims that 0-60 mph acceleration can be achieved in 4.1 seconds, which makes this the quickest Toyota-branded production vehicle to date. Top track speed will be electronically limited to 155 mph.
The 2020 Toyota Supra will offer two driving modes, Normal and Sport. Sport Mode provides track-driving capability by reducing intervention of the traction and stability control functions as well as sharpening throttle response, increasing steering weight, improving transmission shift crispness, more aggressive active differential tuning and amplifying exhaust sound.
For performance driving enthusiasts, the Supra will have an active differential. It precisely controls torque distribution between the rear wheels, with stepless variable locking from 0-100 per cent. The differential can control torque distribution between the rear wheels when cornering under both acceleration and braking, enabling greater momentum through a corner. The active differential is also effective at ensuring neutral handling by reducing both understeer and oversteer.
Toyota had given us a glimpse of the new Supra’s design in form of the FT-1 concept car in 2014. The new generation Supra is said to have taken inspiration from the fourth-generation Supra built from 1993-2002, as well as the landmark 1967 Toyota 2000 GT.
The Toyota Supra has been engineered to deliver a 50:50 weight balance while optimizing front-to-rear aerodynamic balance. Toyota sports car heritage is evident throughout. The double-bubble roof design, for example, recalls the Toyota 2000 GT and it reduces drag by shaving the roof center to reduce the projected frontal area without sacrificing occupant headroom.
The front fascia was inspired by the fourth-generation Supra, yet is even more expressive, with a prominent central grille section flanked by large air intakes. In the rear, the prominent, arching rear integrated spoiler, which helps to suppress aerodynamic lift, pays homage to the tall rear wing that was available on the fourth-gen Supra Turbo. The trapezoidal rear bumper shape conveys a dynamic sense of movement toward the tires.
The six-lens LED headlights integrate both daytime running lamps and turn signal functions to create a distinctive lighting signature for the new Supra. The rear combination lamps feature a simple structure with the turn, tail, and stop functions integrated into the distinctive main ring shape. The backup lamps are LEDs located in the center of the lower bumper.
The new Toyota Supra will be available in a number of paint options. It includes the bold Renaissance Red 2.0, Nitro Yellow and Downshift Blue. It will also be sold in a Matte Gray finish which adds a sense of drama to the Supra’s tautly curved surfaces by combining a matte finish and a hint of blue to create a metal-like texture. Other available colours include Absolute Zero White, Tungsten Silver, Turbulence Gray and Nocturnal Black.
The 2020 Supra cockpit deftly blends traditional GT elements with ultra-modern functionality. The low, narrow-section dash gives the driver expansive forward visibility, ideal for precisely placing the car in corners.
A high-definition colour display forms the instrument panel, projecting a large-diameter, three-dimensional meter dial that seems to float over it. The single-meter design consolidates information necessary for performance driving, such as the tachometer and shift-timing indicator, enabling the driver to easily focus on critical control information through the small-diameter steering wheel.
The display’s easy-to-read layout puts multimedia information, including audio and available navigation, on the right side. An available full-colour Head-Up Display projects vital driving and navigation information ahead of the driver.
Toyota designers took a fresh approach to design the center console, giving it an asymmetrical shape that tightly envelops the driver, with a padded pillar that serves as a right leg bolster. The passenger’s side of the console, meanwhile, is open for a roomy feel, yet also features kneepads for bolstering in corners.
The center console tightly groups controls for sports driving. The climate control panel protrudes from the center dash, easing operation without averting eyes from the road.
The new 2020 Toyota Supra has been designed to be both an everyday sports car and an occasional track car. Its sport seats feature racing-inspired integrated head restraints. The Supra Premium grade will feature heated, leather-trimmed seats, while the base model will come with Alcantara power seats with memory.
Supra’s smartly trimmed luggage area, accessed via a lightweight composite hatch, offers capacity for two people to pack for a weekend getaway. The compartment is shaped to accommodate long items, such as a track day toolkit.
The latest iteration of the Supra runs on the new double-joint spring strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. It gets Adaptive Variable Suspension as standard
The sports car will come standard with 19-inch forged alloy wheels. The rear wheels and tires are wider than on the front (rear tires: 275/35R19; front tires: 255/35R19) to enhance grip. The car comes wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.
Features such as Keyless Smart Entry, dual automatic climate control, auto-dimming rearview mirrors, rear camera, rain sensor windshield wipers, garage door opener, power folding mirrors, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel will be standard.
Standard active safety features include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning with steering assist, automatic high beam and road sign assist. Additional active safety and convenience features available are adaptive full speed cruise control, blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert and rear-end collision warning.
The new-generation Supra will, of course, deliver a state-of-the-art multimedia and connectivity experience. The 3.0 grade features a 6.5-inch display that can be operated by the rotary controller on the console, as well as Bluetooth and iPod capability.
The 3.0 Premium grade will get an 8.8-inch touchscreen display with navigation, rotary touch controller, Supra Connect telematics services, wireless Apple CarPlay, a premium 12-speaker JBL audio system, and wireless phone charging. The JBL audio system and navigation will be an available option on the 3.0 grade.
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