The legend has officially been reborn. After being teased for years, Toyota officially showed off its new Supra – albeit a camouflaged near production prototype.
The car was unveiled at the Goodwood Festival of Speed yesterday, where it was piloted up the famous hillclimb by chief engineer Tetsuya Tada and test driver Herwig Daenens – much to the joy of petrol heads around the world.
As we know, the Supra and the new Z4 have been jointly developed by Toyota and BMW, with both sharing their underpinnings and powertrains. While Toyota has been coy on the outputs, we know it will utilize a 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-6 – which is shared with the BMW M240i – but in a different state of tune. Guesstimates suggest it will produce between 260 and 285kw, which should allow the lightweight Supra to sprint from 0-100kph in around 4.0 seconds – enough to rival a Porsche 911 in a sprint race. A more powerful GRMN version will eventually join the range, as confirmed by Chief Engineer Tetsuya Tada.
The new Supra – dubbed A90 internally – is scheduled to debut before the end of 2018, before going on sale internationally in early 2019. And yes, Toyota SA have confirmed its coming to South Africa in the first half of next year.
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FAQ
Q: What does the Toyota Supra cost in South Africa?
The new Toyota Supra A90 starts at around R1,200,000 for the base model in South Africa, with prices climbing to R1,400,000 for the higher-spec variants depending on options and dealer premiums.
Q: Is the Toyota Supra worth buying in 2024?
Absolutely, the Supra delivers proper sports car thrills with 285kW from its BMW-sourced 3.0-litre turbo straight-six, hitting 0-100kph in just 4.3 seconds while offering surprisingly good daily usability for around R1,200,000.
Q: What engine does the new Toyota Supra have?
The Toyota Supra uses a BMW-sourced 3.0-litre turbocharged inline-six engine producing 285kW and 500Nm, shared with the BMW Z4 but tuned specifically for the Supra's character.
Q: How fast is the Toyota Supra A90?
The Toyota Supra A90 rockets from 0-100kph in 4.3 seconds and has a top speed of 250kph, making it quick enough to embarrass most Porsche 911s at the traffic lights.
Q: Should I buy a Toyota Supra or BMW Z4?
Choose the Supra if you want a proper sports coupe with legendary badge appeal and slightly sharper handling, but go for the Z4 if you prefer open-top motoring and a more luxurious cabin.
Should You Buy It?
Yes, you absolutely should buy the Toyota Supra if you have R1,200,000 burning a hole in your pocket and want a proper sports car that delivers on the legendary nameplate's promise. The best Japanese sports car under R1,500,000 in South Africa is undoubtedly this BMW-powered beauty, offering 285kW of turbocharged straight-six fury wrapped in stunning coupe bodywork that turns heads from Sandton to the Waterfront. Sure, the purists might grumble about the German heart, but with 0-100kph in 4.3 seconds and handling sharp enough to slice boerewors, the A90 Supra is the return of the king we've all been waiting for.
