DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.,
Feb. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/
-- Brimming with history and reverberating with the echoes of
legends, Daytona International Speedway, where the Toyota-powered
and sponsored AAR Eagle Mk. III GTP won the 24 Hours of Daytona in
1993, setting a 1:33.875 lap record that stood until 2019, seemed
the ideal place for Toyota to launch the next phase of the GR
Supra. For 2021, the six-cylinder GR Supra 3.0 models leap ahead
with a power boost and retuned chassis, while a new GR Supra 2.0
four-cylinder turbo model joins the line.
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The first 1,500 Mk. V Supras were Launch Editions, and for 2021
Toyota is offering 1,000 new A91 Editions. This special edition
Supra will have the 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder engine and will
be available in a choice of two colors, Nocturnal or Refraction,
the latter exclusive to the A91 Edition and an all-new color for
Supra. Accenting the Supra's concept car-inspired body are a rear
black carbon fiber lip spoiler, matte black wheels, C-pillar
graphics and carbon fiber mirror caps. The black Alcantara®
leather-trimmed interior with blue contrast is likewise exclusive
to this limited-availability model, and each A91 Edition will come
with two exclusive key gloves and trunk mat.
On the 2021 Supra 3.0 Premium and A91 Edition, the front Brembo®
brake calipers are painted red and feature the "TOYOTA Supra" logo.
All Supra models for 2021 will feature the 8.8-inch audio touch
screen that is standard on the 2020 3.0 Premium model; the base
model's 6.5-inch screen has been discontinued.
The 2021 GR Supra models are anticipated to start arriving at
Toyota dealers in June. Here's what to brace for:
More Power. Because, Why Not?
The 2020 Toyota GR Supra brought the revered model back in a
blaze of speed, with acceleration and handling performance that
outshone even its illustrious A80 predecessor. For 2021, Toyota is
keeping the pedal down, boosting output of the Supra's turbocharged
3.0-liter inline-six from 335 hp at 5,000-6,500 rpm to 382 hp at
5,800-6,500 rpm, a 14-percent increase. Torque rises from 365
lb.-ft. at 1,600-4,500 rpm to 368 lb.-ft. at 1,800-5,000 rpm.
The increased output results from a slew of upgrades throughout
the engine. The new dual-branch exhaust manifold, with six ports
instead of two, improves heat management. A new piston design
reduces the engine's compression ratio from 11:1 to 10.2:1.
The greatly revised engine produces higher torque at higher rpm
and retains the eagerness to rev with turbine-like smoothness.
Toyota projects that the new engine will reduce the Supra 3.0
model's 0-60 acceleration time to 3.9 seconds, from 4.1. The
8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters carries over
for 2021.
Retuned Chassis for Supra 3.0
The 2020 GR Supra won praise for its ride/handling balance, but
even the exceptional can be improved. Seeking increased roll
resistance and enhanced cornering stability, Toyota retuned the
Supra 3.0 chassis, adding lightweight aluminum braces that tie the
strut towers to the radiator support to increase lateral rigidity,
along with front and rear bump stops and new damper tuning. Revised
programming for the electric power steering (EPS), Adaptive
Variable Suspension (AVS), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and
Active Differential works in concert with the hardware changes to
make the 2021 Supra more stable through quick transitions, such as
compound turns.
The First Four-Cylinder Supra Is Quick and Light
The 2020 GR Supra broke from the model's traditions in several
areas, and the 2021 version seems to do it again with the
first-ever four-cylinder turbo model. Or does it? The new Supra 2.0
becomes the entry model, returning a two-tier performance lineup
that parallels the A70 and A80 Supra models.
The 2021 Supra 2.0 offers an intermediate model between the
Toyota 86 and the Supra 3.0, giving the customer three distinct
Toyota sports car choices.
The 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine shares much of its
technology with the 3.0-liter inline-six, including a twin-scroll
turbo, direct fuel injection and continuously variable timing on
both the intake and exhaust camshafts. The variable intake valve
lift system adjusts intake valve timing and duration. The bottom
line is 255 hp at 5,000-6,500 rpm and a stout 295 lb.-ft. peak
torque at 1,550 to 4,400 rpm.
The Supra 2.0 uses the same 8-speed automatic transmission as
the 3.0, and Toyota projects 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds, which will
make it Toyota's second quickest vehicle in the lineup. The Supra
2.0 has the same electronically limited 155-mph top track speed as
the 3.0, and its fuel consumption will be lower.
The Supra Lightweight
The 2021 Supra 2.0 offers much more than a lower price point. At
3,181 pounds, it is more than 200 pounds lighter than the Supra 3.0
while maintaining that model's exemplary near 50:50 weight
distribution. That's because the weight reduction is spread
throughout the car:
- The Supra 2.0 uses smaller front brake rotors than the Supra
3.0 (330mm x 24mm vs. 348mm x 36mm), and with single-piston
calipers vs. four-piston.
- The Supra 2.0 does not have the Active Differential and
Adaptive Suspension used on the 3.0 model.
- A four-speaker audio system is standard, vs. the Supra 3.0's
10-speaker system.
- Supra 2.0 seats are manually adjustable, vs. 14-way
power-adjustable in the 3.0.
The Safety and Technology Package is new for MY21 and will be
available on the 2.0 and 3.0 grades. That package includes:
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (Full speed)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Parking Sensors with Emergency Braking Function
- Navigation
- 12-speaker 500-watt JBL Audio System
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatible (iOS only)
- Supra Connected Services: up to four-year trial includes Remote
Services, Remote Maintenance, Automatic Emergency Call, Real Time
Traffic Information, Concierge, Stolen Vehicle Recovery, and Map
Updates.
The Driver's Assist Package will still be an available option on
the 3.0 Premium and A91 Edition. That package includes:
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (Full speed)
- Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
- Parking Sensors with Emergency Braking Function
Comparing 2020 and 2021 Supra GR Models
|
2020 GR Supra
3.0
|
2021 GR Supra
3.0
|
2021 GR Supra
2.0
|
Engine
|
3.0L inline
six-cylinder with twin-scroll single turbo
|
3.0L inline
six-cylinder with twin-scroll single turbo
|
2.0L inline
four-cylinder with twin-scroll single turbo
|
Horsepower
|
335 hp @ 5,000 –
6,500 rpm
|
382 hp @ 5,800-6,500
rpm
|
255 hp @ 5,000-6,500
rpm
|
Torque
|
365 lb.-ft. @
1,600-4,500 rpm
|
368 lb.-ft. @
1,800-5,000 rpm
|
295 lb.-ft. @
1,550-4,400 rpm
|
Transmission
|
ZF 8-speed
automatic
|
ZF 8-speed
automatic
|
ZF 8-speed
automatic
|
Weight
|
3,397 lbs.
|
3,400 lbs.
|
3,181 lbs.
|
Wheels
|
19-in. forged
aluminum
|
19-in. forged
aluminum
|
18-in. cast
aluminum
|
Tires
|
F: 255/35 ZR19
R: 275/35 ZR19
|
F: 255/35 ZR19
R: 275/35 ZR19
|
F: 255/40 ZR18
R: 275/40 ZR18
|
0-60 mph
|
4.1
seconds
|
3.9
seconds
|
5.0
seconds
|
Straight to the Racetrack
Customers don't have to wait long to get their hands on the new
GR Supra GT4, as it will go on sale in the U.S. starting in
August. It is based on the GR Supra and is developed and
produced by TOYOTA Motorsport GmbH (TMG).
A three-liter inline six-cylinder engine with single twin-scroll
turbocharger has been tuned to 320kW (430hp) with a 7-speed sports
automatic transmission with paddle shifters and the mechanical
limited slip differential driving the rear wheels. An Akrapovič
exhaust system will be fitted and Ravenol will provide first-fill
lubricants.
The front splitter and rear wing are made of natural fiber
composite, contributing to an overall weight of 1,350kg (2,976
lbs.). Following the specification of the GR Supra road car, the
front suspension will be MacPherson strut, and rear suspension will
be multilink with KW dampers at the front and rear.
The braking system is enhanced using a dedicated brake caliper
for racing, six-piston front and four-piston rear, while running on
Pirelli tires.
Safety will be a priority and the GR Supra GT4 will be installed
with a high-strength roll cage on the lightweight steel body, and
an FIA-standard racing seat with six-point harness. The interior
will feature a carbon fiber instrumental panel with a display and
steering wheel specifically designed for GT4 competition.
Contact TRD at trdusa.gt4@toyota.com to get more
information on the GR Supra GT4.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the
U.S. and North America for more
than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable,
next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands.
During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as
our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and
assembly of more than 40 million cars and trucks in North America, where we have 14 manufacturing
plants, 15 including our joint venture in Alabama (10 in the U.S.), and directly employ
more than 47,000 people (over 36,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North
American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold nearly 2.8
million cars and trucks (nearly 2.4 million in the U.S.) in
2019.
Through the Start Your Impossible campaign, Toyota highlights
the way it partners with community, civic, academic and
governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing
mobility challenges. We believe that when people are free to move,
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