Toyota is serious about developing their motorsport division which stands under the name Gazoo Racing. To increase the enthusiasm of speed-loving consumers, a racing car based on the Toyota GR Supra has now been further developed.
By Toyota Gazoo Racing, the GR Supra GT4 EVO car was prepared and launched last week. This is the result of further development of the Supra GT4 to compete on circuit racing. The car, which will debut during the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge in the United States, early next year, has received a fairly thorough upgrade.
“Customers are a priority. We listened to a lot of input from them to make the GR Supra GT4 EVO. Cars have been developed according to their needs. The GR Supra GT4 EVO is made to satisfy all our customers. Starting from car enthusiasts to supplies for professionals," explained Kazuki Nakajima, Vice Chairman of Toyota Gazoo Racing Europe.
In front of the chassis, the car carries a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that has been upgraded. Although the amount of power has not been stated. But the torque soared to 660 Nm. The car's response is promised to be more accurate and the distribution of kinetic energy is linear at all engine speeds. Thus allowing the driver to dance to his heart's content while paving the circuit. Here are the specifications from the manufacturer.
- Engine: 2,998 cc Turbocharged 6-cylinder
- Maximum torque: 660 Nm
- ECU : Magneti Marelli Racing ECU
- Exhaust System : Akrapovic + metal catalyst
- Lubricant : Ravenol
- Transmission: Automatic plus paddle shift (made by ZF)
- Differential: Drexler
- Wheels: 18 inches OZ
- Fuel tank: 120 liter FT3 (made by ATL)
- Upholstery: OMP Bucket Racing
As a special edition, the Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO has improved handling and cornering speed. They changed the braking system, made by Brembo. In front of the six-type and four-piston rear. The ABS settings were also recalibrated to match the characteristics of the new suspension and stabilizer.
Toyota Gazoo Racing engineers have previously traveled to race locations around the world. As well as providing support to motorsport customers, they also conduct research and receive a lot of valuable input and feedback directly from the racing teams. Even input is obtained after extreme racing conditions. Thus, a perfected car was created, the Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO.
The old GR Supra GT4 model has always participated in motorsport events. They have won over 100 podiums in Japan, the United States and Europe. The hope is that through refinement of the GR Supra GT4 EVO, it can follow a similar success. Including also be the pride of the future owner.
