Toyota Supra History: A Crowd Favorite’s Comeback Story

Toyota Supra History: A Crowd Favorite’s Comeback Story

5th Generation - The Toyota BMW A90 and A91 Supra

white A90 supra
Toyota satisfies the Supra void in 2019 with the release of the A90 a collaboration with BMW
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white A90 supra rear 3/4 view in showroom

The fifth-generation Supra, known as the A90 or J29, was introduced in 2019 and is a collaboration between Toyota and BMW. The car is based on the BMW Z4, but it has been extensively reworked by Toyota to give it a unique personality. The styling is sleek and modern, with sharp lines and a low stance. The engine is a 3.0-liter inline-six that produces 335 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque. The Supra is available with an eight-speed automatic transmission and in 2023 Toyota announced that a manual transmission Gazoo Racing A91 Supra will hit the market.

A90 toyota supra drifting on racetrack
GReddy GR Supra drifting
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The fifth-generation Supra has been well-received by both critics and fans. The car has excellent handling and acceleration, and the interior is well-designed and comfortable. However, some fans were disappointed that the car is not available with a manual transmission, and others felt that the BMW partnership diluted the Supra’s identity.

A90 drifting on racetrack
corolla and supra drifting on racetrack
Gazoo Racing Toyota Corolla and Gazoo Racing Toyota Supra tandem drift
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