Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) announced a partially upgraded model of the Supra (3-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.
What is it?
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.
What is different?
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.
A90 Final Edition:
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 tyres. The result is a special, ultimately high-performance, high-spec model that has been optimally tuned in sync with the Supra's natural evolution.
Under the skin:
In line with a new chassis setting, active differential control has been optimised to reduce understeer during cornering and improve handling.
Braking performance has been strengthened by using increased-diameter Brembo front disc brakes.
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 aluminium. The use of strengthened rubber bushings for the front control arms and strengthened rubber mounts for the rear subframe heightens the sense of suspension.
A ducktail carbon-fibre rear spoiler joins forces with added front wheel arch flaps and higher front tyre spats for optimised front and rear aerodynamic balance and downforce, improving road contact and handling performance.
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.
Supra A90 Final Edition:
Engine control has been optimised boosting output from 285kW to 320kW and torque from 500Nm to 570Nm.
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 owing to hose expansion during braking, maximising the performance of the strengthened brake system.
The adopted Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 high-grip tyres 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.
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 optimise front and rear aerodynamic balance, downforce and drag.
"RECARO Podium CF" carbon-fibre full-bucket seats with Alcantara-covered seat pads firmly hold the body to support accurate driving. Also, the driver's seat has been done in red to accentuate the driver-orientated 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.
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