- GR Supra evolves again with a new manual transmission (MT)
option
- MT available on GR Supra 3.0, 3.0 Premium and the A91-MT
Edition, which is limited to 500 units for the U.S.
- A91-MT offered in two exclusive exterior colors, Burnout and CU
Later Gray, both with a unique hazelnut leather trimmed
interior
- Refined handling across all GR Supra 2.0/3.0/A91 models with
new steering and suspension tuning and new Hairpin+ function on
3.0/A91 models
- Premium 12-speaker JBL Audio system standard on all 3.0 Premium
and A91-MT models
- Complimentary 1-year membership to the National Auto Sport
Association, featuring a High-Performance Driving Event with expert
instruction
SALT
LAKE CITY, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023
Toyota GR Supra adds a new dimension to the driver experience
thanks to a new six-speed intelligent Manual Transmission option.
Already a blend of performance, power and style, the 2023 Supra's
addition of a stick shift brings hands-on engagement to the
mix. It also holds to Toyota GAZOO Racing's on-going tweaks to
the fifth generation Supra, with yet another update to the model
that continues to make its mark in the sports car segment.
"When we revealed the GR Supra back in 2019, we tapped into a
heritage nameplate for Toyota," said Mike
Tripp, vice president of Toyota Vehicle Marketing and
Communications. "But we were regularly asked if there would be a
manual version. We immediately took that feedback to heart and
started developing it, and we're happy that we can now bring
customers the perfect complement for Supra's high-torque, high
output engine with a six-speed manual."
The Manual Transmission is available as an option on the Supra
3.0 and 3.0 Premium. Supra also adds to its head-turning looks with
new colors and special editions. A limited A91-MT Edition model
will also be produced for model year 2023 only. Available colors
for the MT 3.0 and 3.0 Premium will include all standard Supra
colors plus a new Stratosphere Blue color, which will also be
available on Supra 2.0. The A91-MT Edition will be available in
Burnout (matted white) and CU Later Gray.
The GR Supra MT is arriving on dealer lots now with a
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Pricing (MSRP) starting at
$52,500.
Powerful Engineering Drivers Can
Feel
Developed by Toyota GAZOO Racing Engineers in cooperation
with Toyota Motor Europe and German transmission supplier ZF, the
GR Supra's manual transmission was built with components designed
specifically to suit the power and torque characteristics of its
3.0-liter 382-hp straight-six engine.
The engineering team combined an existing transmission housing
and gear set, developed a new shift lever and removed elements that
were not required, such as the acoustic package, which reduced
weight, bringing the manual equipped Supra in at 3,389 pounds. At
the heart of the transmission is a newly engineered large diameter
clutch with a reinforced diaphragm spring. With a larger friction
area and a stronger spring, this new component has the
high-performance capability appropriate for use with the GR Supra's
high-torque engine.
The manual gearbox also features an Intelligent Manual
Transmission (iMT) programmed with new software that prioritizes
sporty performance. When upshifting, the parameters are tuned to
optimize engine torque at the moment of clutch engagement and
release; on downshifts, the software includes rev matching for
consistent performance. The iMT is set as the default, but, if the
driver prefers, it can be switched off in Individual Mode.
To support take-off, the final drive ratio has been shortened,
from 3.15 (in the GR Supra automatic) to 3.46 (in the GR Supra MT).
The result is response and gearing appropriate for sports car
performance and a manufacturer estimated zero-to-sixty time of 4.2
seconds.
Close attention was also paid to how a manual shifter could be
accommodated in the driver's cockpit. The lever ratio was
specifically set to minimize the effort required to make shifts and
engage reverse gear. While the weight and shape of the shift knob,
along with the quality of shift engagement, have all been precisely
defined. Ergonomics were also considered, as the console unit and
position of the drive mode selector were adjusted to provide a
1.7-inch clearance between the shift knob and the control
panel.
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing:
#savethemanuals
The GR Supra was Toyota's first global GAZOO Racing (GR) model
and the dream of Toyota President Akio
Toyoda to deliver a car that is purely about the joy of
driving.
Subsequently, the introduction of models, like the GR Corolla
and the GR86 coupe, have reinforced the special qualities that
define the GR brand – cars that are born out of a passion for
driving and draw directly on the world championship-winning
expertise and experience of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing.
At launch, the 2020 GR Supra was offered with a straight-six
3.0-liter engine with 335 hp and 365 lb.-ft. of torque matched to
an eight-speed automatic transmission. In 2021, the GR team
increased the 3.0 Supra to 382 hp and 367 lb.-ft. of torque and
introduced a turbocharged four-cylinder GR Supra 2.0 with 255
horsepower and a stout 295 lb.-ft. of torque.
While the car and its performance have received high praise
worldwide from media and fans alike, inevitably, the question of
whether a manual gearbox would be available persisted. Now that
it's official, the addition of a manual transmission option to the
Supra lineup means Toyota will offer all three of its U.S. GR
models with a stick, which is standard on the GR Corolla and
available as an option on GR86.
Tuned for Traction, Stability and
Agility
The GR Supra's traction and braking have been optimized for
operation with a manual transmission.
With the automatic, it's possible to use second gear when
pulling away uphill when opposite wheels are on surfaces with
different grip levels – for example, when the car is parked on a
partly icy road, progress is smooth with virtually no rolling back
or wheel slip. With a manual gearbox, first gear must be used and
releasing the clutch brings a greater risk of wheel spin. To
address the issue, Toyota engineers have tuned the car's TRAction
Control (TRAC) system to achieve smooth operation similar to the
automatic. The system is also optimized for the GR Supra's
characteristic high engine torque, wide tires and rear-wheel
drive.
The car's character when accelerating out of a corner is a key
element in the "Fun to Drive" quality Toyota has developed for the
GR Supra. For the new manual version, the traction control has
again been the focus to ensure an ideal balance of agility and
stability when exiting a corner on the throttle. TRAC intervention
has been calibrated to help maintain stability – so the car can
keep faithfully to the driver's intended line – while allowing the
right amount of power for a sporty experience.
The ambition to make the GR Supra fun to drive in the most
demanding scenarios has helped inspire the introduction of a new
Hairpin+ function. This is designed to allow more freedom and
reward when taking tight bends on an uphill gradient (more than 5%)
with a high-friction road surface. More "freewheel" spin can make
such routes more enjoyable to drive, so Toyota has optimized engine
torque control to allow a greater difference in wheel spin between
the left and right-side tires.
To counter the possibility of "snap-off" oversteer – something
that may be hard to control with the car's Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC) alone – an Anti-Roll Program (ARP) has been adopted
for both the manual and automatic versions of the GR Supra. This
intervenes at an earlier point with the VSC to counter any sudden
loss of grip when the car's high-response suspension setting is
used.
On all grades, drivers can select from Normal, Sport and
Individual modes that adjust throttle response, suspension damping
and power steering settings. Additionally, 3.0 grade and up include
an Adaptative Variable Suspension (AVS) with sensors that
constantly detect changes in the driving operations and road
surface conditions, and solenoid valves finely control the damping
force of the shock absorbers. In 3.0 grade and higher, NORMAL mode
provides a high-level balance between vehicle stability and supple
ride comfort, enabling sports driving without sacrificing comfort.
SPORT mode realizes a reassuring and flat vehicle posture with
suppressed roll and driving with a more agile steering
response.
Special Edition and Updates Across
the Lineup
The A91-MT special edition will be a 500 unit limited-run model
that comes equipped with exclusive hazelnut-colored leather-trimmed
seats, GR logoed shift knob and a 12-speaker acoustically tuned
premium JBL sound system. On the outside, a red "Supra" Badge and
red GR Supra emblazoned calipers punctuate its extreme, condensed
design. It will be offered in two exclusive colors, Burnout and CU
Later Gray, and comes equipped with unique forged 19-inch Frozen
Gunmetal Gray wheels. Under the hood, red strut tower braces add
one more accent to the already bold Supra.
All 2023 GR Supra 3.0 models, both AT and MT versions, will
benefit from a retuned suspension with revised shock absorbers for
improved roll balance and ride comfort. The mechanical components
in the electric power steering and the system's operating
parameters have also been retuned. All 3.0 models will have an
active rear sport differential standard.
The 3.0 MT will come equipped with new 19-inch forged aluminum
wheels and be available in previously available standard and
premium colors plus the new Stratosphere Blue color. On the inside,
heated black leather-trimmed seats are now standard. The 3.0
Premium has everything you will find on the 3.0, plus a red and
black leather-trimmed interior, full color heads up display,
acoustically tuned 12-speaker JBL sound system and Qi Wireless
charger standard.
Supra Connect1 is also available. This advanced
technology suite is designed to help you get more from your GR
Supra 2.0 and 3.0 with Safety and Technology Package as well as the
3.0 Premium and A91-MT Edition and includes features like Automatic
Emergency Call, Real-Time Traffic Information, Roadside Assistance
and the available Supra Connect iPhone® app to lock/unlock the
doors and activate Ventilation Now and Ventilation Timer
features.
Key Standard Features
Include
2.0
|
3.0
|
3.0
Premium
|
A91-MT
|
Available in
Automatic Transmission only
|
Available in
Automatic and Manual Transmission
|
Available in
Automatic and Manual Transmission
|
Available in Manual
Transmission Only
|
Active
Exhaust
|
Everything in 2.0 Grade
Plus…
|
Everything in 3.0 Grade
Plus...
|
Everything in 3.0
Premium Grade Plus...
|
Automatic engine
Stop/Start
|
Active rear sport
differential
|
Leather-trimmed
Seats
|
Exclusive Hazelnut
(Tan) Leather-trimmed Seats
|
18" Cast- Aluminum
Wheel
|
New 19" Forged Aluminum
Wheel
|
Full-color Head-Up
Display (HUD)
|
Unique Red "Supra"
Badge
|
Aerodynamic underbody
panel
|
Adaptive Variable Sport
(AVS) suspension system
|
12-speaker
JBL® * HiFi Surround Sound system
|
Red Strut Tower
Braces
|
Dual rear
exhaust
|
Sport pedals
|
Toyota Supra
Connect
|
Alcantara Shift
Knob
|
8.8-in. full-digital
TFT LCD gauge cluster
|
Heated seats
|
Qi-compatible wireless
charging tray with light indicator
|
|
Absolute Zero, Nitro
Yellow (premium color), Nocturnal, Renaissance Red, Stratosphere
Blue
|
Absolute Zero, Nitro
Yellow (premium color), Nocturnal, Renaissance Red, Stratosphere
Blue
|
Absolute Zero, Nitro
Yellow (premium color), Nocturnal, Renaissance Red, Stratosphere
Blue
|
Burnout (Matte White),
CU Later Gray
|
Options and Packages
Include
2.0 &
3.0
|
3.0 Premium &
A91-MT
|
Safety & Technology
Package AT— Includes Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (AT
only), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic
Alert (RCTA), Parking Sensors with Emergency Braking Function
(AT only)
Safety & Technology
Package MT— Includes High-Speed Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitor
(BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA), Parking
Sensors
|
Drivers Assist
AT—Includes Full-Speed Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (AT
only), Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic
Alert (RCTA), Parking Sensors with Emergency Braking Function
(AT only)
Drivers Assist
MT—Includes High-Speed Cruise
Control, Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic
Alert (RCTA), Parking Sensors
|
Manufacturer's Suggested Retail
Price (MSRP)*
2023
|
GR Supra 2.0
I4
|
$43,540
|
2023
|
GR Supra 3.0 Base
I6
|
$52,500
|
2023
|
GR Supra 3.0 Premium
I6
|
$55,650
|
2023
|
GR Supra 3.0 Base
MT
|
$52,500
|
2023
|
GR Supra 3.0 Premium
MT
|
$55,650
|
2023
|
GR Supra 3.0
A91-MT
|
$58,345
|
Premium
Paint:
- Nitro Yellow
$425
- Stratosphere (Blue)
$425 (available on 3.0 and 3.0 Premium)
- Burnout (Matte
White) $1,645 (available on A91-MT only)
|
Packages:
- Driver Assist
Package $1,195 (MT & AT)
- Safety &
Technology Package $3,155 (MT) $3,485 (AT)
|
*MSRP excludes
Dealer Processing and Handling of $1,095
|
|
1 Available on GR Supra 2.0 and 3.0 w/Safety and
Technology Package, 3.0 Premium and A91-MT Edition. 4G network
dependent. Includes a 4-year trial period, except Enhanced Roadside
Assistance, which is a 2-year period. Enrollment in a paid
subscription required upon expiration of applicable trial
period.
About Toyota
Toyota (NYSE: TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the
U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing
sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus
brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who
have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly
32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By
2025, Toyota's 10th plant, in North
Carolina, will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for
electrified vehicles. With the more electrified vehicles on
the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021
U.S. sales were electrified.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based
fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education
hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance
to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The
hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and
curriculum through Toyota USA
Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more
information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com..
About TOYOTA GAZOO
Racing
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every limit to make 'ever-better' cars, to forge new technologies
and solutions under the extreme conditions of motorsports, and to
never stop innovating. TOYOTA GAZOO Racing races its cars to push
the limits for better and to learn from the toughest challenges.
Competing on every kind of road, no matter what the challenge,
inspires TOYOTA GAZOO Racing to build 'ever-better' cars and
engineer Toyota's future DNA to bring freedom, adventure, and joy
of driving to everyone. For more information, visit
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