After the announcement of his possible targa version, Toyota Supra is back in the limelight. Toyota Gazoo Racing has confirmed that it will launch a racing version GT4 so that your customers can participate in races.
La division racing The Japanese automaker announced this in response "to growing customer expectations around the world following the unveiling of the Supra GR GT4 Concept at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show and the Supra GR's participation in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring."
As usual, these types of decisions have a double objective for the brands that take it. On the one hand, the model chosen for this type of competition wins or can gain some prestige as sports. And on the other, this type of endeavor help brands develop "better and better cars, using the data derived from participation in these races".
Involved in the development of the Supra GT4
The Toyota Supra GR GT4 will be based on the road model and will be developed and produced by Toyota Motorsport GmbH and Toyota Gazoo Racing. They are joined by three partners with a lot of experience in competition: Ravenol, Pirelli y Akrapovich. Each one contributing his knowledge in his specialties.
Ravenol will provide lubricants, Pirelli will be the partner that will develop the custom tires and Akrapovič will help with the creation of the race-specific exhaust systems.
The Supra GR GT4 features a heavy-duty roll cage, a front diffuser and a rear spoiler made of a natural fiber composite material. Its power comes from 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine, although it is not yet known what its power will be. What is known is that it will be transmitted to the ground only through the rear wheels.
Like the street homologated version, the Supra GR GT4 has a front suspension McPherson and a multi-link suspension In the back. While your power steering will be kind of Rack and pinion. However, all these elements will receive the necessary modifications to be able to perform adequately on a circuit.
Inside the Supra GT4
In terms of style, the Supra GT4 is almost identical to the racing car who competed in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring last month. Compared to the GR Supra GT4 Concept, there are some subtle exterior differences. As you can see in the photos, the interior is completely different. The conventional steering wheel is replaced by the typical butterfly-type steering wheel with a much more direct direction, necessary for competition. The dashboard disappears to place a much more concise carbon fiber. After all, this car is built to race and the amenities are plenty.
