The Toyota GR Supra gets a manual gearbox
Although manual gearboxes are becoming rarer, many people were still surprised when the GR Supra was launched in 2019 without one. Now that omission has been addressed, because Toyota will soon offer a six-speed intelligent manual transmission (iMT) as an alternative to the existing eight-speed automatic.
%20Front%20Side.jpg "Toyota GR Supra 3.0 iMT (2023) Front Side")
It’s going to be available exclusively with the 340 PS (335 bhp / 250 kW) 3.0-litre straight-six engine. The 258 PS (254 bhp / 190 kW) 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit therefore remains automatic-only.
%20Centre%20Console.jpg "Toyota GR Supra 3.0 iMT (2023) Centre Console")
The iMT benefits from a larger and stronger clutch, a different drive shaft, a shorter final drive ratio, and bespoke traction control settings. Furthermore, rewritten software optimises torque delivery when changing gears (hence the ‘intelligent’ moniker), but this function can be turned off in Sport mode if desired.
%20Rear%20Side.jpg "Toyota GR Supra 3.0 iMT (2023) Rear Side")
Both regular and Pro versions of the manual 3.0-litre GR Supra are coming. However, performance and efficiency figures (and prices) have yet to be confirmed.
%20Side.jpg "Toyota GR Supra 3.0 iMT (2023) Side")
To coincide with the iMT’s arrival, Toyota is introducing several technical updates across the entire GR Supra range. These include recalibrated dampers, stiffer suspension bushes and a modified electric power steering system. In addition, there’s a new anti-roll programme which is intended to prevent sudden snap-off oversteer.
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%20Front%20Side.jpg "Toyota GR Supra 3.0 iMT (2023) Front Side")
It’s going to be available exclusively with the 340 PS (335 bhp / 250 kW) 3.0-litre straight-six engine. The 258 PS (254 bhp / 190 kW) 2.0-litre four-cylinder unit therefore remains automatic-only.
%20Centre%20Console.jpg "Toyota GR Supra 3.0 iMT (2023) Centre Console")
The iMT benefits from a larger and stronger clutch, a different drive shaft, a shorter final drive ratio, and bespoke traction control settings. Furthermore, rewritten software optimises torque delivery when changing gears (hence the ‘intelligent’ moniker), but this function can be turned off in Sport mode if desired.
%20Rear%20Side.jpg "Toyota GR Supra 3.0 iMT (2023) Rear Side")
Both regular and Pro versions of the manual 3.0-litre GR Supra are coming. However, performance and efficiency figures (and prices) have yet to be confirmed.
%20Side.jpg "Toyota GR Supra 3.0 iMT (2023) Side")
To coincide with the iMT’s arrival, Toyota is introducing several technical updates across the entire GR Supra range. These include recalibrated dampers, stiffer suspension bushes and a modified electric power steering system. In addition, there’s a new anti-roll programme which is intended to prevent sudden snap-off oversteer.
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