The 2020 Toyota Supra is set to be unveiled at the
North American International Auto Show next month, but it appears the company
has accidentally spoiled the surprise. Toyota Germany sent these two images after they signed up to
join the Supra waiting list.
The front of Supra features three large air intakes and a set of
slender LED headlights. We can also see a front splitter and canards which were
revealed by an uncamouflaged model earlier this month.
Moving further back, we can see front fender vents
and a rakish windscreen. The Supra also features a double bubble roof,
aerodynamic side skirts and lightweight wheels that are backed up by a
high-performance braking system.
Behind the muscular haunches is a sporty rear end
which has a prominent spoiler and slender taillights. We can also see an
aggressive rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and an F1-inspired central
brake light. Other notable features include a dual exhaust system and rear
canards.
While the latest batch of photos doesn’t show the
interior, we have a pretty good idea of what to expect thanks to numerous leaks
and spy photos. Drivers will sit behind a three-spoke steering wheel and find
themselves facing a digital instrument cluster. Owners will also find slender
air vents, a free-standing infotainment system and a number of metallic
accents.
Toyota has been tight-lipped on technical
specifications, but Supra chief engineer Tetsuya Tada has already confirmed the
car will be powered by a BMW-sourced engine as inline-sixes are one
“non-negotiable attribute” about the car. In the BMW Z4 M40i, the engine
produces 382 hp and 500 Nm of torque. This enables the roadster to run from 0-96 km/h in just 4.4 seconds. We can also expect adaptive
dampers and an electric limited slip rear differential. The model is also
slated to have a 50/50 weight distribution and a body that is nearly as rigid
as the Lexus LFA.
