TGR Launches Partially Upgraded Supra RZ Grade in Japan
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) has launched a partially upgraded model of the Supra RZ Grade today, March 21, at Toyota dealerships across Japan.
In 2019, driven by the strong desire of Chairman Akio Toyoda, aka Master Driver Morizo, the Supra stormed back after a 17-year absence. Said Chairman Toyoda upon its release: “Back in the day, I spent countless hours driving an old Supra at Nürburgring to become a master driver. Supra is like an old friend that holds a special place in my heart. While other manufacturers were putting their beautiful new prototypes which they were going to introduce through the paces, I was driving an old Supra that was no longer in production. So even though Toyota had no plans to make a new Supra, just like a lot of other die-hard Supra fans around the world, I secretly wanted to make it happen. The new GR Supra was born through testing at Nürburgring, and I can honestly say that it is a car that is fun to drive and better than ever.”
Vehicle outline (partial changes*1 from the world premiere [November 2024])
| Purpose | Improvement | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Improved safety and security performance | Braking performance | Increased-diameter 18-inch Brembo brakes have been used for front brakes |
| Improved integrated driving experience | Body/chassis rigidity | Rear underfloor brace structure has been strengthened |
| Rear subframe has been changed to strengthened rubber mounts | ||
| Strengthened rubber bushings have been used for front control arms | ||
| The front and rear stabilizers use brackets made of reinforced aluminum | ||
| Suspension settings | Camber angle of front and rear wheels has been changed | |
| Characteristics of the electronically controlled dampers have been changed | ||
| Front stabilizer has been strengthened | ||
| Aerodynamic performance | Front wheel arch flaps have been added | |
| Front tire spats have been raised | ||
| Ducktail carbon-fiber rear spoiler has been added | ||
| Active differential | In line with a new chassis setting, active differential control has been optimized | |
| EPS control | In line with a new chassis setting, EPS*2 control has been optimized | |
| More sporty design | Interior | The driver’s seat is upholstered in “GR”-embroidered Alcantara®*3 and genuine leather |
| Red ring and red stitching have been used for the shift knob (in 6-speed manual) | ||
| Red seatbelts have been used | ||
| Wheels | Matte black wheels have been used |
| Partially upgraded Supra RZ Grade | |
|---|---|
| 6-speed manual | 8,000,000 |
| 8-speed automatic | 8,000,000 |
- *1 The maximum output and maximum torque of the special-edition Supra “A90 Final Edition” have been changed since the world premiere as follows:
Maximum output kW (PS)/rpm: 320 (435)/6,000→324 (441)/6,000
Maximum torque N･m (kgf・m)/rpm: 570 (58.1)/4,500→571 (58.2)/4,500 - *2 Electric Power Steering
- *3 Alcantara® is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A.
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This release can also be viewed at the following URL:
URL: https://toyotagazooracing.com/pressrelease/
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Link to the Supra webpage:
URL: https://toyotagazooracing.com/gr/supra/
