Toyota Supra with BMW M3 Engine Unlikely, but ‘Never Say Never’

 Toyota Supra with BMW M3 Engine Unlikely, but 'Never Say Never'

BMW’s S58 engine produces up to 503 horsepower.

There is plenty of evidence Toyota might have underestimated the Supra’s power. See exhibitA, exhibition B and display C. Even though it seems unlikely, a more powerful version Toyota Supra is possible. According to Markus Flasch, BMW M division president, it is possible that Toyota could use its S58 twin-turbocharged, inline-six engine (which can produce up to 503 horsepower (375kilowatts) in a hotter version.

Flasch was vague about the possibility, saying that neither Toyota nor Toyota have expressed interest in the mill. BMW It was offered to the Japanese automaker. He acknowledged that it would be difficult for the company to give it away, but he said, “But I wouldn’t say never.” Two flavors of the S58 engine are available There are two versions of the standard 473-hp (352 kW) and one hotter 503hp, which will power the next BMW M3. Both versions would be a great way to make the Supra a truly performance sports car.

Toyota Supra with BMW M3 Engine Unlikely, but 'Never Say Never'

Flasch stated that BMW must not sell its M engines to third parties. He cited them as a strength in their performance cars. Flasch said that it would be difficult for many of the team members to accept such a decision. Autocar points out that BMW has never sold an engine to a third party since the McLaren F1, when it used the BMW S70 V12.

Toyota currently uses a BMW 3.0-liter inline six engine, which Toyota claims produces 335 horsepower (250 kW) as well as 365 lbft (495Nm) of torque. A dyno test shows that the Supra produces more power, possibly up to 400 hp (298kW) and 500lb-ft (678Nm) of torque. Toyota’s secret sauce could make the Supra more powerful than 500 hp (372kW). Although unlikely, there is some hope that such a move might be possible.