{"id":240026,"date":"2023-03-10T14:42:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T19:42:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?post_type=reviews&p=240026"},"modified":"2023-03-16T11:55:01","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T15:55:01","slug":"a-week-with-2023-toyota-gr-supra-3-0-manual","status":"publish","type":"reviews","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/reviews\/a-week-with-2023-toyota-gr-supra-3-0-manual\/","title":{"rendered":"A Week With: 2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One of the first things I noticed about driving the Supra is I could be faster threading the car into corners rather than diving into them. With that long 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine out front, I was sitting so far back in the Toyota, I was right in front of its rear wheels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For the 2023 model year, Toyota’s GR Supra 3.0 gets a 6-speed manual transmission that brings the car to life.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

This meant a good two thirds of the car was already into the corner before I was, which made tossing the Supra into a turn a recipe for unwanted oversteer. Instead, I threaded its nose in, waited patiently, and then rolled onto the throttle as my body reached the apex to pull the rear end around. Driven this way, I could go quite quickly \u2014 and smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As reported here at TheDetroitBureau.com back in April of \u201922<\/a><\/u><\/strong>, Toyota finally fitted a manual transmission to its halo sports car. In so doing, the storied automaker upped the most powerful version of the Supra\u2019s fun quotient by a factor of six. The manual is mated solely to the Toyota\u2019s 382-horsepower, 3.0-liter engine, while the 255-horsepower, 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder version of the Supra remains an automatic-only offering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

By now, the story of Toyota\u2019s partnership with BMW to resurrect the hallowed Supra nameplate is fairly common knowledge among the automotive cognoscenti so I won\u2019t belabor it here. What I will say is there is so much BMW in the Supra, I almost wonder if it\u2019s really fair to call it a Toyota. This is particularly true now that the Supra\u2019s 6-cylinder engine enjoys the near 400-hp output previously reserved for the Toyota\u2019s BMW Z4 fraternal twin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The GR Supra manual races from 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds, which is slightly slower than the auto’s 4 seconds flat.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Exterior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Love it or hate it, there is no denying the Supra\u2019s look is all its own. Nothing else even resembles the car, and yet it\u2019s instantly identifiable as a Toyota product. I have to admit the Supra\u2019s appearance has grown on me, as it was most assuredly NOT love at first sight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The amalgamation of voluptuous curves has become more fetching over the years though and I think the design will age well. On the other hand, I do still wish all of those \u201cvents\u201d Toyota\u2019s stylists incorporated into the design were functional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve been in a contemporary BMW, you\u2019ve been in the Supra. The major switchgear and the center console are shared with the Z4. The most obvious divergence is the instrumentation, which is exclusive to the Toyota. The tachometer, as it should for a car of this nature, commands most of the real estate in the binnacle behind the steering wheel.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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An 8.8-inch touchscreen presides over the dash. Apple CarPlay is offered, but Android Auto is not.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Driver and passenger accommodations are best described as close-coupled and sporty, yet comfortable. I found the latter to be particularly true over long drives as the seats also proved quite supportive during the extended outings the Supra\u2019s exhilarating nature inspired me to make. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Powertrain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As previously mentioned, Toyota gets 382 hp from the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6, along with 368 pound-feet of torque. My informal thousand-one, thousand-two, thousand-three counts gave me a consistent zero to 60 of right around four seconds. The engine revs freely, is smoother than Idris Elba in a Valentino tuxedo and pulls with what feels like infinite capacity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 6-speed manual transmission feeds the rear wheels and shifts with the precision of an HBCU marching band in a homecoming parade. The lever provided just the right amount of resistance and it went almost presciently into the next gear. Upon my first occasion to downshift, I depressed the clutch, rolled onto the brake, took hold of the shift lever and was about to blip the throttle with the heel of my right foot \u2014 only to be surprised when the Supra\u2019s automatic rev-matching function beat me to the maneuver. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Toyota gets 382 hp from the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6, along with 368 pound-feet of torque.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Safety and Technology <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here again, the familial relationship between the Supra and the Z4 is readily apparent. In fact, the Supra even inherited BMW\u2019s iDrive infotainment system, complete with the rotary controller on the center console. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An 8.8-inch touchscreen presides over the dash. Apple CarPlay is offered, but Android Auto is not. Toyota\u2019s Safety Sense suite of advanced driver assistance technologies is duly applied to the Supra and can be upgraded with functions such as active cruise control and blind-spot monitoring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving Impressions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 6-speed manual transmission transforms the Supra\u2019s driving characteristics. I noted improved control over all of the dynamics of the car, particularly when attacking my favorite canyon roads in earnest. Managing shifts for myself, balancing the car in corners with the throttle and executing downshifts upped the engagement ante logarithmically. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simply put, the car seemed more \u201calive\u201d with the manual transmission. Plus, I felt like I was contributing to the process, as opposed to just managing it, as I did in the automatic transmission-equipped version of the Supra. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dimension<\/strong><\/td>L: 172.5 inches\/W: 73 inches\/H: 50.9 inches\/Wheelbase: 97.2 inches<\/td><\/tr>
Weight<\/strong><\/td>3,343 pounds<\/td><\/tr>
Powertrain<\/strong><\/td>3.0-liter turbocharged inline 6 cylinder; 6-speed manual transmission, RWD<\/td><\/tr>
Fuel Economy<\/strong><\/td>19 mpg city\/27 mpg highway\/21 mpg combined<\/td><\/tr>
Performance Specs<\/strong><\/td>382 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque<\/td><\/tr>
Price<\/strong><\/td>Base price: $55,650; As tested: $58,365 including $1,095 destination charge<\/td><\/tr>
On-Sale Date<\/strong><\/td>Available now<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Driving the 2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual is an altogether different experience than that of its self-shifting counterpart. Yes, the styling remains polarizing and yes, the Supra is more BMW than Toyota. However, let\u2019s not forget BMW builds some exceptional driver\u2019s cars and Supra benefits mightily from the association. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toyota\u2019s top sports car is fast, handles beautifully (once you give it what it wants) and is quite comfortable over long distances. If you\u2019ve been waiting for the curvaceous coupe to be fitted with a \u201cproper\u201d manual transmission your wait is over. And yes, the wait was worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 Manual \u00ad\u2014 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Is the manual Supra faster than the automatic?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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As has become the norm these days, the 6-speed manual is slower than the 8-speed automatic. If you handle the gears, the best you\u2019ll do is 0 to 60 mph in 4.3 seconds while the auto will nip you at the line in just 4 seconds flat.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How much horsepower does the GR Supra 3.0 possess?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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It comes in at 382 horsepower with 368 pound-feet of torque. It\u2019s a substantial boost over the 2.0\u2019s 255 hp.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How much does the GR Supra cost?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n
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The 2023 model starts at $43,540 for the 4-cylinder model that comes with only the automatic transmission. To move up two cylinders and more than 100 hp, it\u2019ll cost you $52,500 \u2014 to start. If you push all the way to the A91-MT, the check you\u2019ll write for that starts at $58,345 \u2014 before any fees.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Toyota\u2019s resurrection of the Supra through its partnership with BMW hasn\u2019t quite brought us the Supra of old. It\u2019s almost more BMW than Toyota. Fortunately, the Japanese automaker\u2019s continued to evolve the sports coupe, offering a 6-speed manual to the 3.0-liter 6-cylinder \u2014 the addition is transformative. Find out more in our review of the 2023 Toyota GR Supra 3.0 at TheDetroitBureau.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20031,"featured_media":240032,"menu_order":0,"template":"","tags":[10090,10092,543,10093,10091],"category_reviews":[26,21],"make":[],"post-state":[],"category_old":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reviews\/240026"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/reviews"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/reviews"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/20031"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/240032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=240026"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=240026"},{"taxonomy":"category_reviews","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category_reviews?post=240026"},{"taxonomy":"make","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/make?post=240026"},{"taxonomy":"post-state","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/post-state?post=240026"},{"taxonomy":"category_old","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/category_old?post=240026"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}