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

jackson litz

really dont see the point in just taking a shit on this car. I’m just as big of a supra fanboy as anyone else on the cartrottle site but damn even I understand why they did this. sorry to all of the braindead fanboys that wanted Toyota to start making 2JZ’s again and make the body a carbon copy of the MK4 but that just wouldn’t work, no matter how much you and I both want it to. Toyota made a practical decision in trying to get the closest thing to a 2JZ they could get. and to reiterate another comment I saw, at least they didnt put a 4 cylinder in it. and stop lying to yourself and just admit it, the styling is pretty damn good for what it is supposed to represent. while it might not live up to the MK4, it isnt shit like some people are saying. and thank you for coming to my TED Talk.

01/15/2019 - 20:12 |
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Well said.

I was just waiting for a manual option for this car (although i cant afford it),sure it has flaws (mostly using bmw components,and no manual for now,and a little pricey),but i wanna see its capabilities and aftermarket support.

It ain’t gonna please most ppl,and it’s more likely to not live up to its name,but it’ll make its own history.

01/18/2019 - 09:26 |
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Anonymous

NOT 👏 A 👏 REAL 👏 SUPRA 👏

01/15/2019 - 23:09 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

NO 🤚BODY🤚CARES🤚

01/18/2019 - 09:21 |
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SupraDreams

Is no one going to mention it doesn’t have a manual and an electric parking brake?

01/16/2019 - 02:02 |
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Dominik Maslyk (Euro & JDM Addict) (Autistic boi)

In reply to by SupraDreams

NO.

02/11/2019 - 13:11 |
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Agustín J. Ruatta

That grey colour is so similar to Toretto’s Ice Charger XD

01/16/2019 - 03:54 |
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Low Style Zero

hot

01/16/2019 - 14:13 |
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Low Style Zero

49k fOr A SuPrA Is ToO ExPeNsIvE…

yea… just like how the C7 vette originally started at around $80,000…

yet today you can get a GranSport C7 for 50k, everything comes down in price after a year or so.

01/16/2019 - 14:17 |
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Anonymous

do you think they will implement the SZ and RZ model levels at some point in the car’s life as more of a hommage to the JZA80?

01/18/2019 - 12:21 |
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Anonymous

Meh.

01/18/2019 - 14:09 |
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Anonymous

But did you hear that Alcantara is a brand?

01/19/2019 - 00:18 |
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Dave 12

The new Z4 isn’t getting the best reception from what I’ve seen. Doubt Toyota can do much better on the same platform to be fair.

01/20/2019 - 08:37 |
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