The New, 335bhp A90 Toyota Supra Is Finally Here

The A90 Toyota GR Supra has made its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show
The New, 335bhp A90 Toyota Supra Is Finally Here

Five years ago, Toyota released the achingly pretty FT-1 concept at the Detroit Auto Show. There wasn’t a doubt in our minds at the time: it was the new Supra. What we didn’t realise is just how long we’d be waiting to see the real deal.

But finally, after years of speculation, prototype reveals, leaks and teasing chats with engineers, it’s finally here in production form. So what are we looking at?

The New, 335bhp A90 Toyota Supra Is Finally Here

Due to the slow-burning nature of the car’s reveal process, most of this should sound familiar. On the engine front, we have a 3.0-litre BMW-sourced turbocharged straight-six putting out 335bhp and 369lb ft of torque to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. 0-62mph happens in 4.3 seconds, while the top speed is electronically limited to the usual 155mph mark.

It sits on the same platform as the new Z4 as part of Toyota’s joint venture with BMW, although it emerged so long ago that the teams behind each cars haven’t spoken since 2014.

The New, 335bhp A90 Toyota Supra Is Finally Here

It certainly looks nothing like a Z4 from the outside, and the interior is quite distinct too, save for the odd inevitable BMW detail like the infotainment screen. We’re not so keen on that clumsy-looking steering wheel, though.

The Supra has a structure more rigid than the Lexus LFA’s, and a centre of gravity lower than the GT86’s. Toyota said it moved the engine as far back as possible - something which “introduced new production challenges” - to achieve the ideal 50:50 weight distribution. It’s not an especially light car, but it’s not ridiculously heavy either - it tips the scales at 1495kg without a driver, making it a little less bulky than a BMW M2 Competition.

The New, 335bhp A90 Toyota Supra Is Finally Here

At the front, there’s a ‘double-joint spring’ MacPherson strut suspension layout, teamed up with a multi-link arrangement at the rear. There are 348mm brake discs squeezed by four-piston calipers on the front axle, while the rear rotors are barely any smaller at 345mm, working with single-piston calipers.

You’ll find a 19-inch wheel at each corner, wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport rubber. The tyres have been kept to reasonably modest dimensions, measuring in at 255/35/19 at the front and 275/35/19 at the back.

The New, 335bhp A90 Toyota Supra Is Finally Here

You get plenty of fancy gear with the entry-level ‘Supra 3.0L’ version, with an active locking rear differential, adaptive dampers, electrically adjustable Alcantara-trimmed sports seats and an 8.8-inch screen-based infotainment system fitted as standard. You also get a bunch of safety systems including blind-spot monitoring, lane departure warning, and rear cross -traffic alerts.

Go for the posher ‘Supra 3.0L Pro’, and you’ll be given some leather seats, a 12-speaker JBL sound system, a head-up display, and wireless phone charging. Meanwhile, 24 examples of the ‘A90 Edition’ will be offered to all UK customers who went through Toyota’s pre-sales registration process. These are all as-per the Pro in terms of spec, but with the added niceness of a ‘Storm Grey’ matte paint finish paired with gloss black wheels and a red leather interior.

The New, 335bhp A90 Toyota Supra Is Finally Here

Speaking about the arrival of the new car - presumably just after getting out of his awesome Century GRMN company car - Toyota President Akio Toyoda said:

“Back in the day, I spent countless hours driving an old Supra at the 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 their paces, I was driving an old Supra, just like a lot of other die-hard Supra fans around the world. I secretly wanted to make it happen.”

In the UK, prices start at £52,695. If you want the limited-run A90 Edition, you’ll need to stump up £56,945.

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Comments

TheMindGarage

Lighter than I expected and power figure looks looks sensible. Should be great as long as they don’t bite off more than they can chew price-wise. At £40k it’d be a steal, and it might command £45k. But more than that would be very hard to justify.

01/14/2019 - 15:32 |
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It starts at 49k

01/14/2019 - 15:43 |
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Look at it like this - back in the 90’s when the A80 was new, it had an MSRP of over $70,000 in today’s money.

01/14/2019 - 17:05 |
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Only problem is I can get a brand new 370Z for less than $40K CAD, and a gently used one for quite a bit less. As far as I can tell the performance figures are very similar. No way I’d spend $25K more for a Supra.

01/14/2019 - 19:39 |
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Manual gearbox might help that

01/18/2019 - 09:29 |
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Elliot.J99

Toyota Supra BOOST 💪

01/14/2019 - 15:34 |
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tbh would still be beaten by a 1200hp real supra

01/14/2019 - 22:47 |
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Anonymous

Toyota is trying to distance itself from BWW, but i don’t buy for one second that these teams haven’t spoken in 4 years.

01/14/2019 - 15:48 |
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Anonymous
01/14/2019 - 15:53 |
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Rotary Fanboy

Would be interesting to see a race between this and the civic type r

01/14/2019 - 15:55 |
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Anonymous

Where’s the wing

01/14/2019 - 15:58 |
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Track Broseff

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

After market ones will come soon

01/14/2019 - 16:37 |
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Anonymous

Also whats with cheapo steering wheel

01/14/2019 - 16:14 |
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Anonymous

Anyone else confused as to the purpose of the intakes in the doors? They seem to go nowhere…

01/14/2019 - 16:25 |
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Sean C

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Nah, it’s to smooth the airflow down the doors, you’ll get a layer of air called a boundary layer which helps make the car more slippery.

01/14/2019 - 16:42 |
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Track Broseff

Can’t wait for this to be in forza

Oh wait

01/14/2019 - 16:37 |
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Too soon lol

01/14/2019 - 16:55 |
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oof

01/14/2019 - 17:06 |
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Invest in a ps4?

01/14/2019 - 17:44 |
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Otavio Hurtado

Cool a new BMW

01/14/2019 - 16:38 |
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But in all seriousness, IMO the engine needed to be a Toyota, the console should be driver centered like the first one, the car looks gourgeous on the outside a little less agressive perhaps but all in all very nice, the interior is what disappointed me and the engine of course, I don’t mind auto but would be nice to have a stick option… Just my opinion

01/14/2019 - 16:42 |
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