2019 Toyota Supra Prototype Reveals Production Intent Design/Parts

[gymratter]

i think it kinda sounds like the current Z4.

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[Stanri010]

It doesn't sound like a boxer 4. Alternatively, it sounds kind of like a BMW engine which I have mixed feelings about.

The one big plus is you notice how fast that thing shifts? Between the shifts and exhaust sound, it kind of reminds me of the M2.

 

[gymratter]

i think its going to have a N55 under the hood.

http://www.automobilemag.com/news/2019-toyota-supra-spied-0916/

Inside, the steering wheel and switchgear look straight out of the BMW parts bin. The tachometer redlines at 7,000 rpm, which is where BMW’s N55 turbocharged inline-six engine tops out. (The twin-turbocharged S55 in the M3 and M4 redlines at 7,500 rpm). An iDrive controller is clearly visible, as is part of BMW’s electronic shifter.

 

[JohnnyTX]

It doesn't sound like a boxer 4. Alternatively, it sounds kind of like a BMW engine which I have mixed feelings about.

The one big plus is you notice how fast that thing shifts? Between the shifts and exhaust sound, it kind of reminds me of the M2.

i think its going to have a N55 under the hood.

http://www.automobilemag.com/news/2019-toyota-supra-spied-0916/

Sounds like a Mezger engine to me. JK.

It does sound like it could be a BMW N55 engine with BMW dual clutch transmission

 

[MotorFF]

Now it kind of makes sense why Toyota teamed with BMW - same engine line up and same platform will cut the costs considerably for both sides. In Oz BMW M2, with the N55, is a $100k car, and M4 is $160k - would this new Supra possibly undercut the M2 pricing?!?!

 

[MotorFF]

Same engine, different exhaust - completely agree with that..but I've just been listening to some M2 engine noises and compared to this the M2's N55 sounds less rough. Could this be a 4cyl version of both cars, thus we have the dinky high profile, narrow tyres on the Supra prototype too?

 

[Sun Devil]

No turbo 4cyl for me. I want the turbo inline 6.

 

[Villa Jonny]

No turbo 4cyl for me. I want the turbo inline 6.

Same.

 

[Stanri010]

Notice how the Supra has a little fart sound as it upshifts? That's the signature dual clutch upshift sound as the engine cuts fuel to bring down the revs to match the upshifted gear. It's a signature sound of the BMW M2 whenever you lift the gas or upshift on the dual clutch version. Interestingly, the manual BMW M2 seems to lack this sound / fuel cutoff when you upshift.

This is almost confirmation that the Supra is going to come with a dual clutch transmission and a very high probability that it's going to be a BMW engine. TBH, I would have preferred a Toyota engine but I guess a BMW inline 6 is a second best compromise

Supra @ 0:18


BMW M2 @ 1:30

 

[jm6k]

Seems pretty solid to me.

That engine's available with a stick too right?

 

[Stanri010]

I'd imagine that's a possibility. According to the reviewers, the M2 manual transmission is apparently very good.

 

[HKz]

This is almost confirmation that the Supra is going to come with a dual clutch transmission and a very high probability that it's going to be a BMW engine. TBH, I would have preferred a Toyota engine but I guess a BMW inline 6 is a second best compromise

if that is the case, then toyota is really doing a lot of work here ^^

 

[NYC_Supra]

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/...t-of-bmw-z5-during-winter-testing-115279.html


-Both prototypes shown testing suggests the original prototype (at 1:14) with the more aggressive black wheels/suspension is the higher end model.

 

[Supraman]

^ if that's the case don't badge it a Supra.

 

[Supraman]

First time I see both cars I think. Maybe one is running BMW I6 and the other the Toyota V6. Toyota still hasn't decided what to go with lol. Probably 1 hybrid and the other non.

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