First Drive with the Final Supra: Thrashing the Toyota's Swansong on the Track
Experiencing the Supra Final Edition on the race track for the first time
Dig it, pal: The end is nigh for the legendary Toyota Supra. It's a tough pill to swallow, but Toyota's doling out a parting gift to its faithful followers. Enter the Supreme Final Edition, packing a sizzling 101 more horsepower than its predecessor and rocking a hefty price tag of €142,800—a whopping €63,850 more than the Lightweight version.
Despite the grumbles about BMW similarities, let's face it—the Supra deserves a proper send-off. And Toyota's making sure that happens, even if it means a few extra bucks in their coffers. Let's dive into this Final Edition!
First up, a friendly reminder that Toyota's inviting third parties to hop behind the wheel. But not on the open road, no siree—on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya race track. Before we get our mitts on the Final Edition, we first sniff around the Lightweight Evo. Yeah, this behemoth might seem a tad ironic, as the Evo and Legend versions weigh in at a hefty 1,570 kg each. Nonetheless, the engineers' whipped this classic coupe with a double-bubble roof into shape for racing. Larger brakes, tweaked dampers, and fortified stabilizers—all set for record-breaking performance.
Now, let's hit the track! Our instructor leads the way, teaching the four-kilometer circuit like a pro. This rear-wheel-drive beast with manual transmission gets our adrenaline pumping from the get-go, feeling somehow more analog and retro. The clutch could use more precision, but the mechanical, satisfying shifter more than makes up for it.
Next up, the star of the show: the Final Edition. This matte black beast with a monster carbon spoiler looks like it's ready to conquer the world, even when it's at rest. The famous suspension tweakers at KW have worked their magic on this vehicle, offering 16 settings for compression and 12 for rebound to achieve optimal lateral dynamics.
As a fan of smooth, long-term performance rather than high-octane stunts, I'm psyched about the modified B58 engine (borrowed from BMW) and the Akrapovic exhaust system with titanium end mufflers. The Final Edition feels like it means business right from the start, and it's no slouch when it comes to acceleration. Unfortunately, our instructor clamps down on the fun, capping our speed at 180 km/h. Booo!
In the end, the Supra Final Edition sees us off with 571 Newton meters of torque, leaving its 3.0-liter predecessor looking puny compared to today's civilized electric motors. Fans will have to find a way to accept the Supra's imminent departure from production. Let's hope Toyota fills the vacuum they're leaving behind.
Citations:1. ntv.de2. Information about the Toyota Supra MK5 found in search engine results, but not specifically referenced in the provided article.3. Toyota Supra MK5-related content on TikTok found in search engine results, but not directly related to the Supra Final Edition.4. Information about the Toyota Supra in Bangladesh found in search engine results, but not directly related to the Supra Final Edition.
- Audacious as ever, the automotive industry is about to witness the final edition of the iconic six-cylinder sports car, the Toyota Supra, amidst rising concerns of its departure from the market.
- Despite financial implications for some customers, the lavish lifestyle of sports car enthusiasts will be enriched by the final Supra, boasting a higher price tag of €142,800 compared to its Lightweight version.
- grasping the significance of its swansong, Toyota has partnered with third parties to provide opportunities for fans to experience the Ultimate Final Edition on the racetrack, ensuring an unforgettable driving experience on the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.
- However, before reaching the supreme Final Edition, the brand unveiled the last Lightweight Evo model for warm-up laps, complete with tweaked suspension and bolstered stabilizers for record-breaking performance on the track.
- In the world of transportation, the last Supra Final Edition, clad in matte black with a colossal carbon spoiler, marks not only the end of an era but also the dawn of a new standard in high-performance roadsters within the automotive industry.
