Toyota "Preparing" Hotter Supra GRMN, Says Chief Engineer

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Egh, that's not the best way to look at it. A lot of base model cars with upgrades put out way more power than their factory upgraded counterparts.
I was thinking something similar. Other than having a warranty, I'm wondering if it would have the value against just getting a 3.0 and putting on your own mods. Unless you are in it for potential chassis upgrades or aero, the GRMN seems to be in a weird spot.

IMO if the GRMN looks like the ones in the photos in the OP, I don't know if I like it better than the 3.0. I like having the curves on the front aero elements instead of the angular grill style on that GRMN render. Price will probably play a big role in many peoples decisions as well. Looking forward to hearing more though if the GRMN is on the cards.
 

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Somewhat reminiscent of an Aston Martin. Impressive!
 
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I'm not sure if this has anything to do with the topic at hand?

 

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Looks pretty cool - but as always the final version won't be anywhere near as nice as the concept/drawings/marketing teasers.
 

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https://www.motor1.com/news/395854/toyota-supra-grmn-horsepower-rumor/

Toyota Supra GRMN Coming This Year With Nearly 400 HP?

It would also use carbon fiber to save weight.

The hotter Toyota Supra GRMN (3000GT concept pictured above) could pack a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six making 395 horsepower (294 kilowatts), according to a rumor from Japan's Best Car Web. The report indicates that the model would likely debut at some point in 2020.

In addition to the boost in power, the Supra GRMN would allegedly lose weight by incorporating carbon fiber components. Extra body reinforcements would make the model stiffer than the existing one, and there would be an upgraded suspension. A more aggressive body seems very likely, too. Pricing is probably a premium over the existing Supra Premium grade's base price of $53,990 (plus $955 for destination).

Rumors have circulated since the new Supra's introduction about what Toyota might do to develop a more powerful model. Tetsuya Tada, Toyota’s chief engineer for the vehicle, indicates the company intends to introduce new variants of the coupe every year. With the debut being in 2019 (for the 2020 model year), this means there could be something fresh coming to the Supra in the coming months.

The hotter Supra likely wouldn't have a manual gearbox among its upgrades. Tada indicates that this is a matter of investment priorities. The company can create a more powerful coupe or engineer a three-pedal setup but not both at once.

If the aftermarket is any indication, then Toyota should have no problem increasing the Supra's output. Litchfield in the U.K. has just an ECU tune that can take the output to 420 horsepower (313 kilowatts), versus the stock 335 hp (250 kW). Even the company's own Supra GT4 race car is good for 429 hp (320 kW) and still packs a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six like the road-going model.
 

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^ read the last paragraph in the quoted text above your post :)

(also, as an aside. IMO, the new Z will likely be a reskinned body riding on the same chassis with small upgrades and the VR30 w/ current 6MT and 7AT options. so it might make 400hp, but it still won't be anywhere near the Supra as far as performance. Plus, the Supra already makes around 380chp which is often forgotten due to odd way BMW chooses to rate output. If/when it goes to an advertised 380, 400, 430chp, those will all be close to whp.)
 
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The hotter Supra likely wouldn't have a manual gearbox among its upgrades. Tada indicates that this is a matter of investment priorities. The company can create a more powerful coupe or engineer a three-pedal setup but not both at once.

They lost me once again with this. WTF Toyota...
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