Did you see the Supra beat the Z4 and did a 12.0 quarter mile stock?
I have to say I've become enamored with the Supra. Sure sounds like a fun car.
I've never wanted to own a BMW because of the reliability and image. The Supra might just sneak me around those hang-ups. It will be interesting to see see how much impact Toyota has on reliability. Here's hoping there's a manual in the future, though based on the reviews I could live with the automatic. I'd still like a manual.
Have seen that video as well as a few dynos of both cars. So much for Toyota turning down the boost as they said they would! Lol
They are getting very similar results on the dyno so both are underestimating their power with both putting down the 370hp range at the wheels/410 bhp and wheel torque in the 425 range. Supra is just underestimated more than BMW.
More telling of power in that video is the rolling race as 1/4 miles/0-60 times depend on traction etc. The MPH of the quarter mile is more telling of power or doing a rolling start takes out wheel spin issues to again show true power. The Supra is supposed to be 100 lbs heavier yet it still pulls strongly on that Z4. Be interesting to weight/dyno those two cars that day to see the results but that Supra is definitely making more power.
An Ecu tune and no hardware changes will take that engine near the 500hp range without issue which would make the Supra a MONSTER!
Prefer standard transmissions too but the new autos are so much faster shifting, have more gears to better put you in the power band and get better fuel economy. Standard transmissions are becoming more and more rare so I wouldn’t be holding out for a standard on that car.
That BMW engine is very good reliability wise(as is their B48 turbo 2.0 L) and yes, you wouldn’t get the BMW snob factor in a Supra. Haha