Guesses on CHP? Is Toyota Sandbagging? (Is the Supra faster than they say?)

[mas921]

Well the ones that cheat do anyways.

Also the 5hp difference between the 340hp version of this motor in other cars could just be due to the exhaust design on the new Supra.

340 PS equals 335 HP

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[ChaoChow]

2020 Supra Overboost?

I was watching this YouTube video about the new Supra and the Toyota rep mentioned that the Supra has an overboost function built in. Has anyone heard about this from other sources? I wonder if this means that the Supra actually has more than 335hp.



They talk about the overboost at around the 3 minute mark.

 

[Bryster]

Isn't it obvious that there's more than 335HP?

 

[BRX]

A quick google search shows that BMW uses "overboost" to add low end torque between shifts to keep the power curve smooth or something. Explains why the guy was talking about it activating at certain throttle positions. You can't just push a button and have more boost/power. I've also read that BMW at higher altitudes or warmer climates compensates the loss of power with more boost. It simply means this engine is capable of handling more boost, but they think 335hp is good enough for "reasons".

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