Far sportier than the Z4 on which it’s based, the all-new Supra has the sort of styling that you wouldn’t miss in traffic, be it day or night. The shape of the nose and sculptured intake grilles, for example, are nods to the Japanese automaker’s Formula 1 heritage.
Published on the Supra MK V forum by Supra93, the photograph depicting an uncamouflaged pre-production prototype further reveals a double-bubble roof design inspired by the Italian coachbuilder Zagato. Similarities with the FT-1 Concept from the 2014 Detroit Auto Show are also obvious, and if you were wondering, the louvered air inlets on the front fenders are taken from the GR Supra Racing Concept from the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
It’s believed the louvers on the production car aren’t functional, but then again, the Supra doesn’t need the aerodynamic trickery of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. In the German sports car, these elements cut lift at the front axle, improving grip during cornering. Regarding markets where two license plates are mandatory, we’re wondering how Toyota will integrate the plate up front without spoiling the design of the Supra.
Another difference from the FT-1 Concept is the lack of a transparent panel in the hood, which is alright considering the engine cover of the 2.0- and 3.0-liter options is made from plastic. The A-pillars are finished in black, complementing the black-painted lip spoiler.
Boasting full-LED headlights, the Supra also features a Formula 1-style LED cluster in the middle of the rear bumper. We’re guessing this element acts as the reversing light, not the fog light as it’s the case in the highest class of single-seater auto racing.
Scheduled to premiere on January 14th at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the all-new Supra will be manufactured alongside the Z4 at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria. Toyota confirmed that it has a six-speed manual for the more spirited of drivers, but it remains to be seen if this option will be offered for the 2020 model year, especially in markets such as the United States.
It’s believed the louvers on the production car aren’t functional, but then again, the Supra doesn’t need the aerodynamic trickery of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. In the German sports car, these elements cut lift at the front axle, improving grip during cornering. Regarding markets where two license plates are mandatory, we’re wondering how Toyota will integrate the plate up front without spoiling the design of the Supra.
Another difference from the FT-1 Concept is the lack of a transparent panel in the hood, which is alright considering the engine cover of the 2.0- and 3.0-liter options is made from plastic. The A-pillars are finished in black, complementing the black-painted lip spoiler.
Boasting full-LED headlights, the Supra also features a Formula 1-style LED cluster in the middle of the rear bumper. We’re guessing this element acts as the reversing light, not the fog light as it’s the case in the highest class of single-seater auto racing.
Scheduled to premiere on January 14th at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show, the all-new Supra will be manufactured alongside the Z4 at the Magna Steyr plant in Austria. Toyota confirmed that it has a six-speed manual for the more spirited of drivers, but it remains to be seen if this option will be offered for the 2020 model year, especially in markets such as the United States.