It could also be the end of Supra production in 2025.
Since the 2020 model year, rumors have been swirling about a more powerful Toyota Supra. It’s possible that this will happen for 2021 but it isn’t a high-spec model. Toyota increased the Supra 3.0’s horsepower to 382HP (285 kW), but a new rumor claims that a GRMN model will have over 500 horses.
The rumor is based on bestcarweb.jp , a Japanese website that claims to have the inside scoop. According to the report, Toyota will install the boosted inline six from the BMW M3/M4 under its Supra’s hood. It will produce the same 510 horsepower as the Competition models. The BMW will shift duties with a seven-speed DCT, sending power to the rear wheels. This would result in a Supra that is extremely fast, if the rumor is correct.
However, the rumor does not end there. According to the report, at least some of these details are direct from Supra boss Tetsuya Taka. It also seems that BMW wasn’t keen on giving Toyota the M-infused engine. This could also be a factor in another aspect, which claims that the M-powered Supra GRMN would launch in 2023 with just 200 units in production. This would make the Supra less of an issue for BMW sales. There’s more.
The Supra’s life expectancy is also uncertain due to this extended rumor. According to the report, the Supra will cease production in 2025 and there is no replacement. This Supra GRMN could be a final edition, and would be sold with the six- or four-cylinder standard models to complete the production of the sports car.
The last part suggests that the Supra GRMN will be priced. If you have been blown away by the information we’ve provided, you may want to consider taking a seat. The casually mentioned figure of 12,000,000 yen, which is roughly $112,000 in U.S. dollars. This is just a suggestion. It’s not a factual statement.
We recommend that readers take the information with a grain. Although a Supra GRMN is expected to arrive soon, the same source also reported that a Supra GRMN would launch in January with approximately 400 hp. This latest report gives more credence to the rumor that Tada-San actually provided some information. We’ll have to wait and see if more information is available, either from official sources or unofficially.