Stepping into a sleek sports car feels great, and driving it feels even better. The way it leans into a curve and pushes you into your seat as you depress the gas pedal makes you feel united to the car. The 2023 Toyota GR Supra is one such sports car. The GR Supra has been designed to provide a stellar experience for the track and regular roadways too. Born of Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda’s passion for producing excellent cars, this car will put a smile on the face of anyone who has the pleasure of driving one.
The GR Supra’s performance is definitely next level, and the exterior design is just as stunning. With aggressive and muscular curves, the GR Supra looks as powerful as it is. The aerodynamic quality of the body allows it to glide down the road with next to no air resistance. The Toyota engineers worked closely with track drivers to hone the design to become the best Supra ever produced. The available six-speed manual transmission allows you to keep total control over the performance of your vehicle. Even the eight-speed automatic transmission comes with paddle shifters so you can fine-tune your torque on the road. The GR Supra impresses in all aspects of the design, from performance to handling to exterior and interior design.
The Engine Roars to Life
Toyota didn’t mess around with the engine for the GR Supra. The base 2.0 trim has a 2.0L twin-scroll single-turbo inline 4-cylinder engine, which clocks in at 255 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque. Combine that with the eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters and rear-wheel drive, and you’re ready to have some fun. But that is only the base model.
The 3.0 trim and up have the 3.0L twin-scroll single-turbo inline 6-cylinder engine, which boasts a powerful 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. If you’re looking for acceleration that tries to push you through your seat, this may be the engine for you. The fine-tuning of the engine allows you to go 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. The light curb weight keeps this vehicle nimble too. It weighs only 3,181-3,400 lbs, ready to drive with a full tank of gas.
As we mentioned above, the transmissions available are an eight-speed automatic transmission and a six-speed Intelligent Manual Transmission (IMT). The eight-speed uses either the automatic shifting feature or the paddle shifters, which come standard with every automatic transmission. It can give you the best of both worlds. You can control which gear you’re in to provide the perfect amount of torque in any situation or just let the transmission do all of the work. True sports car fans understand that while paddle shifters are nice, nothing will ever replace the feeling of throwing in the clutch, sliding the stick into the next gear, and feathering off the clutch as you push the gas back in. This seemingly simple procedure puts you in tune with the vehicle in a way that an automatic transmission rarely does. Thankfully, the manual transmission is available on all the models, with the exception of the 2.0.
From High Performance to Mind-Blowing Design
The body design is essentially the same for all four models. The 2.0 trim comes with 18-inch cast aluminum ten-spoke wheels painted in a dual-tone finish which provides a sharp and aggressive look. The 8.8-inch display screen includes Supra Command so occupants can easily control what they are listening to and also monitor several car features. The Black Alcantara leather-trimmed sports seats make the ride as comfortable as it is fun. The seats are accented by carbon fiber interior trim panels, making the GR Supra look as modern and futuristic as it is. Even the underside of the GR Supra has been tuned for aerodynamics by utilizing an aerodynamic underbody panel.
The 3.0 includes or upgrades all the features of the 2.0. It can be equipped with either the automatic or manual transmissions. An active rear sport differential provides an electronically controlled differential system for the rear axle, which provides maximum torque to both rear wheels. This system allows the driver to maintain control over the vehicle even when one of the rear wheels wants to overspin out of control. The 3.0 introduces another amazing feature: Adaptive Variable Sport (AVS) suspension. This AVS suspension gives the driver the ability to switch between a stiffer suspension for precise sport driving and a more comfortable driving experience. The interior has upgrades like the 14-way power-adjustable seats, which also have driver seat memory.
The 3.0 Premium either includes or upgrades the 3.0 feature set. The Premium also comes with either the manual transmission or automatic transmission. The main upgrades to the Premium are creature comfort upgrades. The front seats have heating functionality. The speaker system has been improved to a 500W 12-speaker JBL HiFi surround system. The pedals are upgraded to sport pedals. The 3.0 Premium GR Supra adds a full-color Head-Up Display (HUD). Also, the brake system has been upgraded to a Brembo four-piston fixed-caliper disk brake system. All in all, the Premium GR Supra lives up to its name.
The top model is the A91-MT. It comes with the 3.0L engine but only comes with the manual transmission. It has all the premium features included with the 3.0 premium and bigger 19-inch wheels. The strut tower braces have been painted red for a nice color accent. The interior looks stunning with the hazelnut-colored leather-trimmed sports seats too. From the exterior curves to the interior luxury, the A91-MT is definitely a head-turner. These vehicles are highly tuned to fully use their massively powerful engines, so the performance matches their sleek and powerful aesthetics. If you want the ultimate sports car experience, this is the fully equipped trim to get.
The Toyota GR Supra: A Powerful Luxury Sports Car
When performance is your goal, the GR Supra provides gut-wrenching power through the high horsepower engines, which are finely tuned to perfection. Flooring the pedal in this vehicle will get you where you need to go fast. On the track, this car performs incredibly well, reaching 60 mph in 3.9 seconds. The electrically controlled rear differential provides improved handling both on and off the track, helping the driver to maintain control at all times. The sport suspension gives the driver two options for handling: stiff suspension for improved performance or softer suspension for enhanced comfort. Having both options means you can have the best of both worlds without being stuck with only one option.
What may be one of the most impressive things about the GR Supra is the price. This vehicle drives like a $100,000 vehicle, but the starting MSRP is around $44,000 for the 2.0 trim and $53,000 for the 3.0 trim. Even the Chevy Corvette starts out with an MSRP of over $64,000. Though these prices may seem like a lot, the value is unparalleled. Toyota has really done something special here, somehow mixing the excitement and joy of a sports car with a weekend cruiser to bring you a vehicle that is fun to drive anywhere. The Toyota GR Supra is sure to be a crowning achievement for Toyota.
