Photo: musartwork / Instagram
Although highly anticipated, the fifth-generation resurrection of the fabled Supra nameplate did leave a few diehard fans ready to file complaints against Toyota’s “marriage” with BMW. Slowly, but steadily, all quarrels are being silenced, though.
When something like Toyota’s Supra is universally beloved, one can easily imagine there is absolutely no chance to satisfy every wish, desire, or hidden fan dream. As such, the GR Supra was not exactly met with universal acclaim. Still, given its fast-approaching second annual production anniversary, it had some time to prove its mettle.
Never mind the official and underground tuning/customization arenas. Let’s talk about quantifiable motorsport results. After all, it’s been mere days since a reworked “A90” (its actual internal code is J29/DB) GR Supra claimed the series’ quarter-mile world record with a time of 8.53s at almost 163 mph (262 kph)!
Now, if this pixel master has his way, another aftermarket GR Supra interpretation might have a thing or two to say in the professional drifting arena as well. Musa Rio Tjahjono, the virtual artist better known as musartwork on social media, is a little ambiguous, but he may actually be giving us a preview of an upcoming real-world build.
While not explicitly mentioning his project will soon get turned into a real dream machine, he does explain this extreme GR Supra makeover is specifically intended as a “drift machine” for professional driver Forrest Wang. He currently uses a lavender-dressed Nissan Silvia S15, which at first sight might signal he’s not a fan of Toyotas.
But the truth is his trusty pro drift ride is using a Supra-famous 2JZ engine, so maybe it’s the right time for him to switch to a fully-fledged Toyota build. On the other hand, it remains to be seen if the CGI expert’s idea is plain wishful thinking, considering the rather outrageous modifications.
And we’re not referring to GR Supra’s menacingly extreme widebody aero kit, the huge deep-dish wheels, or even the Hulk/Green Goblin-mesmerizing paintjob. Instead, the highlight of the entire project must be the transparent engine cover, which doesn’t seem exactly practical for actual drift competitions.
Never mind the official and underground tuning/customization arenas. Let’s talk about quantifiable motorsport results. After all, it’s been mere days since a reworked “A90” (its actual internal code is J29/DB) GR Supra claimed the series’ quarter-mile world record with a time of 8.53s at almost 163 mph (262 kph)!
Now, if this pixel master has his way, another aftermarket GR Supra interpretation might have a thing or two to say in the professional drifting arena as well. Musa Rio Tjahjono, the virtual artist better known as musartwork on social media, is a little ambiguous, but he may actually be giving us a preview of an upcoming real-world build.
While not explicitly mentioning his project will soon get turned into a real dream machine, he does explain this extreme GR Supra makeover is specifically intended as a “drift machine” for professional driver Forrest Wang. He currently uses a lavender-dressed Nissan Silvia S15, which at first sight might signal he’s not a fan of Toyotas.
But the truth is his trusty pro drift ride is using a Supra-famous 2JZ engine, so maybe it’s the right time for him to switch to a fully-fledged Toyota build. On the other hand, it remains to be seen if the CGI expert’s idea is plain wishful thinking, considering the rather outrageous modifications.
And we’re not referring to GR Supra’s menacingly extreme widebody aero kit, the huge deep-dish wheels, or even the Hulk/Green Goblin-mesmerizing paintjob. Instead, the highlight of the entire project must be the transparent engine cover, which doesn’t seem exactly practical for actual drift competitions.
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