Date of publication: 28 Apr 2022 • 17 minutes ago • 2 minutes reading • Join the discussion Photo by Toyota
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To the delight of gears around the world, Toyota has officially announced that the GR Supra will soon be available with a six-speed manual transmission. Engineers say they have developed a highly sophisticated unit for their stylish sports car, with components designed to match the power and torque characteristics of the 3.0L straight-six engine.
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Correctly. The manual device will be an integral part of the 382-horsepower mill when it appears for the 2023 model year. It will be optional in the 3.0 Premium version, with an A91-MT Edition investment provided for a very limited range of just 50 cars. The latter will be available in only two colors, Matte White or Bronze Gray, while the 3.0 Premium will have a delicious Portimao Blue in addition to the standard palette.
But you do not mind the paint – you want to know the details of this new transmission. The company says it has modified an existing gearbox housing, drive shaft and gearbox, while also removing unnecessary components, such as the audio package. The last decision removed the weight, obviously. A newly constructed large diameter clutch with reinforced membrane spring serves the task, providing a larger friction area and a stronger spring to cope with the GR Supra engine output power.
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The final drive ratio in the MT models has been reduced to 3.46 from 3.15 in the automatic, it is said to avoid the slow step and provide a response suitable for a sports car. The creative programming of the electronic brain will not only turn off the throttle on the descent, so that your friends think you are Lewis Hamilton, but also the parameters are adjusted to optimize the engine torque at the time of clutch engagement and release. in the uploads. Other changes include the obvious vegetation of a third pedal in the driver’s legroom and minor changes to the center console to comfortably accommodate the six-speed selector. A new “Hairpin +” function in the Supra driving settings is said to allow more freedom and reward when making tight uphill turns on high-friction roads.
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A controlled amount of tire rotation can make such journeys very enjoyable, so Toyota has optimized engine torque control to allow for a greater difference in the degree of tire rotation to the left and right tires. And Track Mode has obviously been redesigned to allow for easier drifting. Sounds like fun. This writer will take it to the chin and note that he wrongly predicted that Toyota would only offer a manual transmission in the Supra four-cylinder. If there’s a time to make a mistake, it’s now. Please forgive me as I repeat my choices in the playoff pool office. It is worth noting that the addition of a manual transmission option to the Supra range means that Toyota will offer all three Canadian GR models with a single lever, which is standard on the upcoming GR Corolla and GR86.
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