RUMOR: AWESOME or AWFUL? Are The Rumored Toyota Supra Power Figures ENOUGH Or Leaving You BUMMED?

Speaking of the all-new Toyota Supra, more news is inbound. It seems to be the Supra’s week!

According to our ace in the hole, Fred Khaz, word has been released about the all-new Supra. As we know it is a joint project car done in partnership with BMW, it sounds like it will receive a turbocharged, inline six-cylinder motor good for about 330 horsepower. In addition, there will be an overboost function a la the BMW 1M and M2 to provide an extra 32 lb.-ft.

As of now there’s no word whether or not a manual will be optional. But either way, expect a traditional torque-converting, eight-speed automatic or potentially a dual-clutch transmission to find itself home in the all-new Supra.

Side note: I heard that the all-new Toyota will weigh in at a modest 3,200 pounds. If this is true, 330 horsepower should be more than enough grunt but I will admit this seems like a bit low given the nature of the auto market at this point in time.

If all that we’ve noted is true, are you happy or less-than-pleased with the figures presented?

#Toyota #Supra A scanned copy of the March edition of Japan's Best Car magazine, posted on the VW Vortex forum, reveal that the Japanese-spec car features a 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six putting out 330bhp and 450Nm of torque, with an extra 50Nm added in with an overboost function. A 0-62mph time is quoted at 3.8 seconds. Power is said to be put down through an eight-speed automatic gearbox, though it's not clear yet if a manual will also be available.

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valhallakey - 2/18/2018 11:52:48 AM

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I’m sure future variants will have more, no worries here.

MDarringer - 2/18/2018 12:01:33 PM

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Uh oh! This sounds like another of those "adequate horsepower" cars like the lackluster Miata and GT86.

Agent00R - 2/19/2018 11:35:36 AM

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Agreed, doesn't sound good but the rumored 0-60 of 3.8 seconds certainly sounds more than adequate.

If it weighs 3,200 pounds, it should be enough grunt straight away. Hopefully more potent versions are born once the Supra is proven and hits sales expectations.

TomM - 2/18/2018 1:15:47 PM

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THe question is - which engines will be available in the country you buy the car. We already know that there will likely be a 4 cylinder version available in China. (IF toyota takes it there) - And for years - European cars had lots of smaller engine options that never reached our shores for some cars as well - including diesels.

MDarringer - 2/18/2018 1:27:02 PM

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For its likely price, it's a good 100 horsepower too low for the base model.

MrEE - 2/18/2018 1:57:58 PM

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Torque giving the performance, 3.8 sec beats 450+ hp GT and SS.

wilfred - 2/19/2018 1:42:24 AM

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I was expecting 400 in today’s HP craziness. Maybe 330 is just from engine plus another 50-100 from some hybrid boost?

MDarringer - 2/19/2018 11:59:40 AM

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Which would add $20K onto the price of the car, so you're probably right.

mini22 - 2/19/2018 3:16:39 PM

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Well what's the price and what's the weight of the car? If they are claiming 3.8 to 60 and if the price falls into the mid 40's that would be a pretty decent value in my book.

MDarringer - 2/19/2018 3:28:40 PM

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The scuttlebutt has pegged the price $20K higher is the issue.

Agent00R - 2/19/2018 8:05:57 PM

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Price: TBD

Weight: Reports are saying ~3,200 lbs.