Toyota quality BMW platform, this handsome new car is here

In 2002, the Toyota Supra, known as one of Japan’s four national treasures, came to an end sadly. From 1979 to 2002, the Toyota Supra, which fascinated car fans, went through four generations. The legend of the Great Demon King has been circulating among the people. In 2019, after seventeen years, the sleeping Great Demon King finally woke up. This time, it was resurrected under the name of BMW Z4. Recently, the 2021 Toyota Supra in the US market has quietly arrived. What surprises will it bring this time?

New 2.0T entry-level version

When it comes to Toyota Supra, we have to mention BMW's Z4, because the former and BMW Z4 are sister models and are also built on the BMW CLAR platform. In overseas markets, Toyota Supra previously only had a 3.0T version, priced at US$49,990-55,250 in the US market. This time, the 2021 Toyota Supra has added an entry-level version with 2.0T power specifications to lower the price threshold.

This 2.0T engine is still BMW’s B48 2.0T engine. Technically, this engine shares many advanced technologies with the BMW B58 3.0T engine, such as twin turbines. Supercharging, direct fuel injection, continuously variable door timing and more. According to the book data, the maximum power of this new car is 258 horsepower, and the peak torque of 400 Nm can be released at 1550-4400rpm. The specific adjustment will be different, and Toyota's adjustment will be more radical. In terms of transmission, it is still equipped with ZF's 8-speed automatic transmission.

Compared with the 3.0T version, the 2.0T powered version of the Toyota Supra is 200 pounds (about 90kg) lighter than the former. Officials estimate that the new car’s 0-96km/h acceleration time will be within 5 seconds. Therefore, the new car still has plenty of fun in a straight line. The weight distribution of the front and rear axles is 50:50, which ensures the overall driving pleasure of the model.

Are there no other changes in the 3.0T version?

In addition to the new 2.0T power version, are there any other changes to Toyota Supra? It is worth noting that the 2021 Toyota Supra 3.0T version has not neglected hardware such as power and chassis. In terms of power, the new car continues to be equipped with the BMW 3.0T inline 6-cylinder engine model B58, but there are some hardware upgrades, such as the use of a new exhaust manifold, and the change from the previous two ports to six ports to improve Corresponding engine thermal management has been implemented; and the new piston design has reduced the engine's compression ratio from the previous 11:1 to the current 10.2:1.

After a series of engine upgrades, the new car has subtle changes in the relationship between maximum power, peak torque and the corresponding speed. In terms of maximum power, the new car has a power of 340 horsepower (5000-6500rpm) from the previous one. It has been increased to 387 horsepower (5800-6500rpm), increasing the power output by nearly 40 horsepower; and the peak torque has been increased from the previous 495 N·m (1600-4500rpm) to 500 N·m (1800-5000rpm). Therefore, the new car’s acceleration time from 0-96km/h will also increase from the previous 4.1 seconds to 3.9 seconds.

Coincidentally, in order to increase the roll and cornering stability of the new car, Toyota has re-adjusted the chassis of the Supra? 3.0T model. On the chassis, the new car adds lightweight aluminum brackets and re-adjusted front and rear shock absorbers to increase overall lateral stiffness.

At the same time, electric power steering (EPS), adaptive variable suspension (AVS), vehicle stability control (VSC) and active differential systems are also being revised, and their programming and other related hardware improvements are being made. This makes the 2021 Toyota Supra more stable in driving, especially when cornering, ensuring corresponding driving pleasure.

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The difference between the 2.0T version and the 3.0T version

In addition to the difference in engine displacement, there are also many differences between the 2.0T and 3.0T Toyota Supra. First of all, in terms of braking, the specifications of the 2.0T version of Toyota Supra have been reduced. It is equipped with 330mm brake discs and single-piston calipers. It is matched with smaller 18-inch two-color double five-spoke wheels. The 2.0T version looks slightly smaller. Be low-key.

In terms of other hardware, the 2.0T version of Toyota Supra is no longer equipped with active differentials and adaptive suspension, and the specific driving fun may be reduced. At the same time, the same situation applies to the comfort configuration. The number of speakers is reduced from 10 to 4, and the 14-way electric adjustment is changed to manual adjustment.

Other information worthy of attention

In addition to the above changes, the new car also provides a limited edition A91 Edition, which is limited to 1,000 units and is built based on the 3.0T version. In terms of appearance, two special paint colors, Nocturnal and Refraction, are also available, the latter being unique to the A91 Edition.

What domestic consumers are most concerned about is of course the price of new cars. The professor predicts that the price of new cars will be within 40,000 US dollars. It is reported that the 2021 Toyota Supra new car will be sold in the US market in June 2020. According to Toyota's plan, this model will also be introduced within this year, so domestic consumers should wait and see.

Since this model has not yet been sold in the domestic market, and the starting price of the BMW Z4 is 488,800 yuan, the professor predicts that the starting price of the 2.0T version of Toyota Supra will remain at 350,000 yuan in China. Around 400,000 yuan. If it enters the country, will car fans pay for it out of emotion?

In short, in addition to adding a 2.0T version and lowering the price threshold, the 2021 Toyota Supra has also upgraded the power and chassis of the 3.0T version to further enhance the overall driving pleasure. .

The very classic fourth-generation Toyota Supra has huge potential for modification, thus leaving a deeper impression on car fans. In reality, there are many examples of modified Toyota Supras with more than a thousand horsepower. I don’t know what new stories the new Toyota Supra will have when it is married to BMW. It is worth looking forward to.

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