2020 Supra Transmission Chat - Manual, Dual Clutch, or Auto?

[SupraWalala]

Just wondering how important manual transmission is? Will the manual transmission affect your buying decision?

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[HKz]

if the car's performance is up to par with competitors without a stick then it isn't a deal breaker....but if the driving experience does turn out disappointing then that fact would merely be one of the reasons I wouldn't get one, not just because of a lack of a manual.

Between DCT & a TC I really don't care, they both have their pros/cons, as long as the system doesn't auto up shift in manual mode and has quick shifts under WOT.

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

Kind of already has been covered.

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/how-would-you-build-your-supra.749/
https://www.supramkv.com/threads/toyota-patents-manual-trans-that-shifts-to-neutral-by-itself.638/

 

[zigzagz94]

My current car has a manual and my next one will too.

 

[airjonny]

If I was in the market for one, it would be high on the list, but I wouldn't care too much if it had a fast DCT or ZF 8 speed.

 

[SupraWalala]

Kind of already has been covered.

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/how-would-you-build-your-supra.749/
https://www.supramkv.com/threads/toyota-patents-manual-trans-that-shifts-to-neutral-by-itself.638/

But this directly answer Mr. Tada's statement.

 

[zigzagz94]

I was quoting above to ask if anyone knew the manual take rate on the FRS-BRZ-86 is... can someone confirm it’s close to 50%?

I assume the same type of buyer. If the take rate was 10% I could understand not offering it, but if it’s 50%, that’s just Toyota not listening to their current and potential buyers!!!

https://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/2017-subaru-brz-first-review/2100000845/

According to Kelley Blue Book in 2016 it was 75% manual take rate for the BRZ:

"Manual transmission models, which account for an astounding 75 percent take rate, receive a 5-pony boost to 205 horsepower and 5-bump torque increase to 156 lb-ft from the BRZ's 2.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-4 engine."

 

[simply put]

https://blog.caranddriver.com/more-...al-remains-possible-a-v-8-fits-and-much-more/

car and driver interview with Tetsuya Tada, supra and 86 chief engineer. main takeaways.

1) there's still time for a manual! e-mail like porsche enthusiasts did to get the GT3 manual to toyota and you'll get it.
2) V8 fits!
3) race car developed along side road car ala corvette.
4) no brake based torque vertoring. real diff torque shift only.
5) Z4 and supra share almost zero visible parts. it'll get it's own interior.
6) release date mid 2019. the rumors are true. debut most likely in detroit.

 

[vb22]

Kind of already has been covered.

https://www.supramkv.com/threads/how-would-you-build-your-supra.749/
https://www.supramkv.com/threads/toyota-patents-manual-trans-that-shifts-to-neutral-by-itself.638/

Yup, same old topics and polls. Just slightly reworded every week lol.

 

[SupraFiend]

Some good stuff in there? YES WE WANT A BLOODY MANUAL lol

 

[DevonK]

While it may not be good news, it makes sense from a marketing standpoint that there would be a long break between the concept and production unveiling. Why spend a fortune doing a prototype if it is going to be overshadowed by the release of the production car a few weeks later? The prototype should keep interest in the car up for months.

 

[A70TTR]

Calling Tada-san an idiot sure is classy... if you never show up here again it will be too soon IMO.

 

[2JZ-No-Sh*t]

Calling Tada-san an idiot sure is classy... if you never show up here again it will be too soon IMO.

I think that honor goes to Takanobu Ito.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41125

 

[zakira]

It seems like the drivetrain has not yet been nailed down. Maybe it's time to petition Toyota for a MT??

 

[2jztks]

They didn't give us the motor we wanted at least give us a trans we want???

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