The legendary Toyota Supra nameplate returned to
production after 21 years for model year 2020.
Supra has been synonymous with speed, handling, and performance.
And the Mark V has successfully carried that legacy.
This one of a kind fully forward-looking
sports car has a unique personality all its own.
With a short wheel base,
wide track, and low center of gravity combined for
exceptional agility.
The classic straight six, rear wheel drive layout
helps deliver a near perfect weight distribution.
For model year 2021 Supra races ahead with
more power and a first ever four cylinder.
The current Supra lineup consists of
three standard grades.
2.0, 3.0, and 3.0 premium.
As well as a limited A91 edition special model, the
3.0 grades leap ahead with a power boost and an
updated tuning of the chassis.
The 3.0 and 3.0 premiums turbocharged 3.0 liter
inline six cylinder engine is boosted from 335 horsepower
to 382 horsepower.
A 14% increase.
Torque rises from 365 foot pounds to 368 foot pounds.
The new dual branch exhaust manifold with six ports
instead of two improves heat management and exhaust flow.
A new piston design reduces the engines compression ratio
in order to prevent abnormal combustion due to high boost.
This revised engine produces higher torque at higher RPM.
It has a projected zero to 60 time of 3.9 seconds.
Additionally, lightweight aluminum braces that tie the
strut towers to the radiator support were added to increase
lateral rigidity, along with front and rear bump stops
and a new damper tuning.
Updated programming for the electric power steering,
adaptive variable suspension, vehicle stability control, and
active differential works with the hardware change to make
the 2021 Supra more stable through quick transitions.
While the interior remains mostly the same gone is the
6.5 inch multimedia display,
that was standard on the 3.0 grade, as the 8.8-inch
audio touch screen is now standard on all grades.
1000 of the new six cylinder Supras will be A91 editions.
They will be available in two colors, nocturnal
and refraction.
The latter, exclusive to the A91 edition.
All new color for Supra.
Each A91 edition will have unique features, including
matte black wheels, an optional rear lip spoiler,
C-pillar graphics, and carbon fiber mirror caps.
The black Alcantara leather trimmed interior has blue
contrast stitching, and each comes with two exclusive
key gloves and a trunk mat.
On the Supra 3.0 premium and A91 editions, the front
Brembo brake calipers are painted red and feature
the Toyota Supra logo.
While the 2020 GR Supra broke the models
traditions in several areas.
2021 version will do it again.
With the first ever four cylinder turbo model
in the United States.
The 2.0 liter inline four cylinder engine shares
much of its technology with a 3.0 liter inline six.
Including a twin scroll turbo, direct fuel injection,
and continuously variable timing on both intake
and exhaust cam shafts.
The engine produces 255 horsepower and 295
foot pounds of torque.
The Supra 2.0 uses the same ZF 8-speed, automatic
transmission as the 3.0.
And has a projected zero to 60 time of 5 seconds.
At 3,181 pounds, it is more than 200 pounds
lighter than the 3.0 grade.
While still maintaining the near 50/50
weight distribution.
New for model year 2021 is a Safety and Technology Package
that will be available on the 2.0 and 3.0 grades.
And includes features such as dynamic radar cruise
control, navigation, and wireless Apple CarPlay.
The Driver's Assist Package will still be an
available option on the 3.0 premium and A91 edition.
It adds features like blind spot monitor
and parking sensors.
When it debuted for the 2020 model year, the fifth
generation Supra was met with deafening fanfare and
never before has a Toyota model boasted so much
performance and technology.
It is the next chapter in the Supra story that
is just getting started.