Toyota recently introduced its updates for the Gazoo Racing (GR) performance line, including the Supra 45th Anniversary Edition, which will arrive in US showrooms this year as a 2024 model.
The 45th Anniversary Edition commemorates the 1979 US launch of the first-generation Mark I Supra (as the Celica Supra), but Toyota is also calling it an ode to 1990s Supra models such as the Mark IV, which were popular in pop culture. achieved immortality. the “Fast and Furious” franchise.
The special edition Mikan Blast (“mikan” is Japanese for “orange”) paint color helps with this connection the ‘Fast and Furious’ Supra. The only other color available is Absolute Zero (white).
It also includes a rear spoiler that sits about three inches above the deck and is manually angled. Other changes include matte black 19-inch wheels, brake calipers with GR logo and black side panel graphics with Supra logo.
The 45 Anniversary Edition is available only with the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-6 engine, which produces the same 382 hp and 367 lb-ft of torque as other Supra models. This power is transmitted to the rear wheels 6 speed manual or 8-speed automatic transmission. Toyota has recalled the manual 2023 model year, but only with the 6-cylinder engine; the base 2.0-liter turbo-4 remains automatic only.
Production of the 2024 Toyota GR Supra 45th Anniversary Edition is limited to 900 units, split between Mikan Blast and Absolute Zero paint colors. Pricing for the special edition and the rest of the 2024 Supra will be announced at a later date.
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This article was originally published by Motor Authorityeditorial partner ClassicCars.com
