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The 2023 Toyota GR Supra adds a new dimension to the driver experience thanks to the six-speed intelligent Manual Transmission option.
GR Supra holds onto Toyota GAZOO Racing’s on-going tweaks to the fifth generation Supra, an impressive update to a model setting a new standard for sports car enthusiasts.
“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. “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.”
A limited A91-MT Edition model is offered for model year 2023 only. Colors for the MT 3.0 and 3.0 Premium include all standard Supra colors plus a new Stratosphere Blue color, also available on Supra 2.0. The A91-MT Edition is available in Burnout (matted white) and CU Later Gray.
Under the hood
Supra’s manual transmission is available as an option on the Supra 3.0 and 3.0 Premium. The transmission was developed by Toyota GAZOO Racing engineers in cooperation with Toyota Motor Europe and German transmission supplier ZF.
Components were designed specifically to suit the power and torque characteristics of its 3.0-liter 382-hp straight-six engine.
The manual gearbox features an Intelligent Manual Transmission programmed with new software which 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 may be switched off in Individual Mode.
Hairpin+ function
Toyota engineers designed the GR Supra for driving enjoyment in the most demanding scenarios. The new Hairpin+ function gives drivers more freedom when taking tight bends on an uphill gradient (more than 5%) with a high-friction road surface.
Hairpin+ delivers “freewheel” spin to enhance the thrill of driving. Toyota engineers optimized engine torque control to allow a greater difference in wheel spin between the left and right-side tires.
Advanced safety features
Toyota offers an advanced safety package called Supra Connect1, which helps drivers get more from your GR Supra 2.0 and 3.0 with Safety and Technology Package.
The package includes features such as Automatic Emergency Call, Real-Time Traffic Information, Roadside Assistance and the optional Supra Connect iPhone app to lock/unlock the doors and activate Ventilation Now and Ventilation Timer.
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