The 255bhp, 2.0 Toyota GR Supra Is 100kg Lighter And Is Coming To Europe
One of our major misgivings about the new Toyota GR Supra is that is doesn’t sound all that good in stock trim. With that in mind, the 2.0-litre version of the car is quite tempting, the only snafu being that the car was originally announced for the Japanese market only.
Fast forward a year, and Toyota has now - praise be - confirmed that the car will be coming to Europe. The inline-four turbo engine - shared with the closely related BMW Z4 20i and 30i - produces 255bhp and 295lb ft in Euro-spec. In Japan, there’s a 197bhp too, but won’t be sold over on this continent.
0-62mph happens in 5.2 seconds, an increase of 0.8sec relative to the 3.0-litre inline-six-powered GR Supra. The reason for the fairly modest acceleration deficit is simple - dropping a couple of cylinders has resulted in a whopping 100kg weight loss. Plus, as the engine is more compact, the centre point of its mass sits further back in the car, aiding weight distribution.
The entry-level trim is called Live, which includes 18-inch alloy wheels, an 8.8-inch infotainment system, Alcantara-clad sports seats and a whole range of safety gadgets. The Connect and Premium packs add more gear into the mix, or if you’d prefer, there’s the Fuji Speedway edition Supra which includes both as standard.
Only 200 of these are available, each finished in metallic white contrasted by matte black 19-inch wheels and red mirror caps. Inside, you’ll find some carbonfibre trim pieces and red and black Alcantara upholstery. The colours have been chosen as a nod to Toyota Gazoo Racing’s livery.
Pricing hasn’t been revealed yet, although our understanding is that - sadly - none of the inline-four Supras will be making it to the UK. Elsewhere, it’ll be on sale from March.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
Comments
How come none of the inline-four Supras will be making it to the UK?
Because the market for sports cars isn’t very strong from what i gather. Shame as we need more cars like this!
Would still rather have the Yaris GR.
So it’s a heavier GT86?
I saw a rumour on a local site that the new GT86 might be turbo powered?
About a 130kg heavier, but nearly 60bhp more, and more importantly, double the torque. Also more luxurious and - I reckon, at least - better looking. The 197bhp version sold in Japan seems like more of a hard sell for me though, unless you’re going to immediately remap it and junk your warranty, or have an engine swap planned…
with a turbo
What would happen if we swap it with the Biz-01F? what you think?
Does anyone know if it has a proper gearbox?
So this is a celica then.
Tbh, the Yaris GR4 sounds way cooler.
This is basically just a new Celica.
The Z4 M40i comes with an M performance diff, whereas the 30i (2.0l) is a standard diff; will that be replicated in the Supra?
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