The Toyota Supra is a legendary sports car that made its debut back in 1978 and is now at its fifth generation after a two-decade hiatus. The 2021 model promises to improve upon an already renowned car, making it even more performant, stylish, and fun to drive. Below are some of its distinctive features.
More Power Than Ever Before
The 2020 Supra was already a beast, featuring a turbocharged 3.0 6-cylinder engine that’s capable of producing up to 335 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. However, Toyota’s engineers felt they could do better and made some subtle upgrades meant to increase the overall power output, such as an improved heat management system and a new dual-branch exhaust manifold for better evacuation. The result was a 14 percent increase in horsepower, meaning that the current output is 382.
The smooth 8-speed automatic transmission is the same, but the 0 to 60 miles per hour acceleration time will increase from an already spectacular 4.1 seconds to a mind-boggling 3.9 seconds.
A Highly Performant Entry Model
The base engine option for the 2021 Toyota Supra will be a 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder which features many of the groundbreaking technology found on the top-of-the-line 3.0-liter option. This will help it produce up to 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, a more than respectable output and one that will push the 2021 Supra to a speed of 60 miles per hour in just 5 seconds. All the power is transmitted down to the wheels with the help of the same 8-speed automatic transmission. The 2.0 engine version is also 200 pounds lighter than the 3.0 one.
A New Supra A91 Edition
Those who want a completely special Supra are in for a treat. The A91 special edition will only feature 1,000 units, making it a valuable collectible item. It’s available in two colors, Nocturnal Black and Refraction blue, with the latter only being available for this special edition. Other smooth visual upgrades are the Alcantara panel seats, black rims, rear lip spoiler, and carbon fiber mirror caps. Owners will also receive two special key gloves and a trunk mat.
Modern Tech Features
The 2021 Toyota Supra has many infotainment systems designed to keep everyone inside well-informed and entertained, such as a crisp-sounding 12-speaker JBL Audio System, a 6.5-inch touchscreen that can be upgraded to 8.8 inches, and smartphone connectivity through Apple CarPlay. A car this fast also needs a good set of active safety features designed to alert the driver of any incoming danger on the road ahead. Features such as the blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and dynamic radar cruise control that will alert the driver and help to avoid any potential collisions.
The 2021 Toyota Supra is a car for those who want to feel the thrill of driving a high–performance sports car, but don’t want to compromise on interior comfort levels. It manages to do so perfectly, providing incredible acceleration and pinpoint cornering while also keeping the driver and passengers in a comfy and tech-rich cabin.
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