There has been a lot of uproar from die-hard Supra fans about the latest incarnation — but the all-new sportscar is brilliant
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A brand new Supra has been on wish lists of enthusiasts ever since the A80’s production run ended almost two decades ago. Well, the good news is that the iconic nameplate has returned for round five...
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But you can’t just thank Toyota for this all-new generation as BMW has played a massive role too...
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With a long bonnet line, double-bubble coupe roof and a short deck it has classic sportscar proportions...
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Look at those rear fender flares... My oh my are they voluptuous!
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Around the back and on the edge of the hatch you’ll find an upturned spoiler and thin taillights...
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A diffuser sporting two round exhaust tips rounds off the new car’s purposeful look.
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The new Supra was developed in a cooperative venture between Toyota and BMW and if you were wondering just how much DNA can be found from Germany, the answer is plenty — particularly inside and it literally jumps out at you. The cabin is almost identical to the Z4’s...
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Toyota borrowed the automatic gearbox selector, sport mode button and console, electric parking brake button and rotary knob for the iDrive infotainment system from the Bavarians...
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Even the sport mode button, electric parking brake button and rotary knob for the iDrive infotainment system are from BMW...
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The Supra’s infotainment system in base form comes with a 6.5in screen while the upgraded version resizes that to 8.8in.
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But the Supra gets its own bespoke analogue and digital gauge cluster with a center-mounted tachometer.
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As a strict two-seater, the cabin is intimate and cocooning with just enough space for two full-sized adults up front and their things in the boot.
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The BMW-sourced B58 3.0-litre is the best thing about this car. It produces 335 horses and 500Nm of torque and is mated to an eight-speed ZF automatic which directs the grunt to the rear.
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It can despatch the 0-100kph sprint in 4.3 seconds and its top speed has been restrained to 250kph. Its handling characteristics are unique because it is ever so quick to turn in and a blast to drive fast on twisty roads.
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