In fact, for the perception of SUPRA, the engine codenamed 2JZ is still the most in mind, and it is also one of the famous machines of the Thousand Horses Club today, for such a sports car that could not be owned, I think most people can only pay high respect, and remember it silently in their hearts. Now, the fifth-generation SUPRA has arrived, it still offers a 6-cylinder engine, and the output horsepower and modification potential are not reduced back then, and the important thing is that this time domestic consumers can also have it in the true sense.
In terms of power, it is equipped with a 3.0L turbocharged engine with a maximum power of 340 hp at 5800 rpm and a maximum torque of 500 Nm at 1800-5000 rpm. The transmission is mated to an 8-speed automatic manual transmission. The official 0-100 km/h acceleration time is 4.3 seconds.
● Driving experience
In order to meet the goal of an all-weather sports car, this generation has a low center of gravity and controllability as the main core. The two-seat layout has a wheelbase of 2470mm, which is 100mm shorter than the Toyota 86. As mentioned above, as an auxiliary condition under the balance of the body, the official said that the vehicle can have better cornering performance.
Since the test car was not on the road, we had a full experience of it inside the racetrack. The turbocharged engine, codenamed B58, is all too familiar, and we have had deep contact with many BMW models, so what kind of performance does it have in the SUPRA?
From the moment the engine starts, it is obvious that it is louder than the BMW Z4 M40i, and the exhaust tempering sound is louder and more brittle in both normal and sport mode, especially after the car is hot. The output of this engine is also well-balanced, and the low torque will definitely not lag behind, so the re-acceleration ability at low speed is also on call, and the power output in the middle and rear sections is extremely dense, and there is no intention of exhaustion.
The more abundant torque performance allows the car to have the most direct push-back response in every rev range, so when driving it at full strength, you will be impressed by this feeling of brute force. The track is fully driven, the engine is in stable working condition, and the continuous lap time test, the oil temperature, transmission oil temperature, and brake temperature are all very good, which can give a continuous high-performance experience. As mentioned at the beginning of the article, this inline 6-cylinder engine has a relatively rich sound experience at low speeds, and the sound at high rpm is even more textured, and there is no loose feeling at all, so not only the acceleration ability is impressive, but the pleasant sound is also a pleasure.
With an 8-speed automatic manual transmission, the overall performance is also expected. The logic in normal mode is still extremely smart, especially in such a sports body, which has a unique understanding of the driver's action when he steps on the accelerator, and will definitely give you feedback as soon as you have something to think about. In Sport mode, it's not just about the rpm going up, it's about braking hard before entering the corner, and the continuous downshifting of the gearbox will quickly find the rhythm of entering the corner, and use a more suitable gear to make the acceleration of the car in and out of the corner more direct.
There are also surprises in the manual mode of the transmission. In the previous test of the BMW Z4 M40i, the performance of the two players in Sport mode and normal mode was almost identical. However, the impact of the SUPRA is more obvious when the gear shift is obvious in manual mode, and every gear shift is accompanied by this sonorous and powerful feeling, which can be said to give the driver a little rough high-performance taste in the boring smooth shift.
Chassis setting, this should be the most concerned place for many people. After the experience, it can be clearly said that it is SUPRA and not Z4, although the three pieces are inextricably linked, but the tuning method is not restrictive. After driving it away from the track room, I felt that its shock absorbers were obviously harder than the BMW Z4 M40i, and in the backfield area of the track where we usually tested, I could feel the slight beating of the body when driving normally, and the tense state at all times was obviously easier for the driver's heart to beat faster.
When driving on the track, the center of gravity of the chassis shifts more sharply, the suspension has no unnecessary shaking, and you can directly understand the changes in tire grip, which is really good. Every slip of the rear wheel is clearly perceived, and the communication with the driver is very positive. The steering feel surpasses the BMW Z4 M40i in terms of pointing accuracy and road feedback. First of all, the faster steering speed makes the front of the car more agile into corners, and the ups and downs on the track and the changes in road grip can be intuitively felt, so there is absolutely no possibility of blurring.
● Track testing
The SUPRA's performance on the track was impressive, both in terms of the car's dynamic response and the richness of the rear dynamics, which was an excellent among all the test cars in the past year. From the moment you enter the track, you can receive a wealth of information about the road from the seat and steering wheel, and when the car is adjusted to Sport mode and VSA is completely turned off, SUPRA gives its driver 100% wildness.
First of all, in terms of power, SUPRA relies on the strength of the B58, which can easily approach the tail speed of 170km/h in two long straight lines, and with the 8AT gearbox, it responds in time every time the gear is changed, and the exhaust sound is also very comfortable. The aforementioned rear dynamics, especially when the center of gravity shifts rapidly at high speeds, the rear wheel harness angle has changed greatly, which also makes the SUPRA have a very obvious oversteer in both high-speed corners, and even maintains such a posture from the entry to the exit, which is more delicate and more difficult for the driver.
The braking system performed much better than expected, in terms of braking power, pedal response, and information feedback, all of which were excellent and stable, of course, thanks in part to the Michelin PSS tires, which maintained braking efficiency while providing good stability, and finally SUPRA achieved the fastest lap time of 56.31 seconds.
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Performance testing was expected
● Accelerated testing
When a section of the stability control is turned off, the ejection mode can be activated, and the starting speed is controlled at about 2200 rpm, accompanied by a slight tire slippage, and the entire test session is completed. If the stability system is turned off, the requirements for the driver's control of the car will be more stringent, and if it is just a simple throttle to the end, then it will burn the tire until the end of the earth.
● Brake test
The overall performance did give us a lot of surprises, the first test, we made a 100-0km/h test of about 37 meters, as the tires and brake system began to enter the operating temperature, the overall score has been stable at about 34 meters. The performance on the track is also extremely stable, continuous high-intensity testing, almost always maintain sufficient braking power, must be praised.
●Pile winding test
●Elk test
In the Elk test, the steering and body dynamics of the SUPRA were similar to those of most sports cars, but with a set of Michelin PSS tyres, this extremely agile and responsive movement became relatively linear and controllable.
When entering area B from area A, the front of the car is stable, accurate and fast, and the rear of the car follows very well, but when the vehicle enters area B, the rapid shift of the center of gravity also makes the rear of the car move quickly, and the intervention of the auxiliary system in the initial sliding range is very slight, if it is not for the indicator light on the instrument flashing, it is even basically imperceptible. In repeated tests, the working state of the assistance system is very stable, but the slight intervention also leads to the driver needs to have more direction correction actions in the B zone, and the control of the speed is not strong, when entering the C zone, it still maintains a speed close to 60km/h, and can smoothly enter the C zone, still with the strong grip of the Michelin PSS, and the final test score is 74.1km/h.
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Avant-garde design conquers everyone
● The design is really stunning
●Exhaust sound display
●The driving atmosphere is excellent
In terms of design, if you haven't seen the actual car, I recommend going to the store to take a look, because the photos don't show its true beauty. In fact, it looks very small, and the lines are very complex, and if you look at it alone, you may not feel like it, but if you have other brands of vehicles next to it, you will find that they are overshadowed by the contrast.
The interior is not really luxurious or sporty, and it is also in line with the more mainstream design methods nowadays. But I really like the driving experience, especially the low sitting position, and the cabin has a strong sense of surrounding, the size of the windows is not large, so the visual range is not much, but it also allows you to concentrate on the front, this is a car that you want to drive, and it is also a car that can give you the desire to drive.
● Full text summary
The fate of co-development with BMW has actually affected the mood of some hardcore fans. But regardless of whether its pedigree is pure or not, what we have to do is actually very simple, that is, to measure whether it is a qualified sports car, and if it is good enough, then what reason should not accept it?
Almost most of the people who drove it were convinced. IN FACT, IF YOU ARE OR HAVE BEEN A BMW TURBO INLINE ENGINE USER, I BELIEVE THAT WHEN YOU SEE THE CONFIGURATION OF THE TOYOTA SUPRA, YOU SHOULD FEEL HALF THE FRESHNESS. However, its essence is not only what we often call the horsepower curve, but also how to do a good job of all-weather sports car, it gives practical proof with practical actions. If you're interested, try it out for yourself, and you'll be overwhelmed by its unique side