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Toyota Is Developing a Supra With a V8 Engine, But, to the Surprise of Fans, It Will Not Be Available for Sale. Discover the Reason Behind This Intriguing Decision
The Toyota Supra is one of the most iconic sports cars in the world, with a rich history that began in the 1970s. Originally, the Supra was developed as a more powerful variation of the Toyota Celica, but over time, it gained its own identity and became a reference in the world of high performance.
Now, Toyota has revealed a project for the 2026 season of the Australian Repco Supercars Championship: the introduction of at least four A90 generation Supras, equipped with V8 engines.
Japanese Giant Is Building a Supra With a V8 Engine That You Will Never Be Able to Buy
These vehicles will not be sold to the public, as they will be exclusive for the racetracks. The manufacturer chose the Walkinshaw Andretti United team to develop the GR machines, with drivers Chaz Mostert and Ryan Wood leading the debut of the model.
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Already established in racing such as the FIA WEC Hypercar, NASCAR, and WRC, the Japanese manufacturer now enters Australia’s popular Supercars Championship.
For the championship, the Supra will be equipped with the 2UR-GSE 5.0-liter V8 quad-cam engine, the same used by Gazoo Racing in Dakar 2019.
This engine is quite similar to the one powering the Lexus IMSA GT Daytona RC F GT3 champions. The new racing Supra will be built on a Gen 3 Supercars tubular structure chassis, with a body styled to resemble the iconic model.
According to Sean Hanley, Vice President of Sales at Toyota Australia, the timing could not be more opportune. “We have been exploring the possibility of competing in Supercars for over 20 years, and now, with the right car, the right team, and a solid partnership with the championship, the timing is ideal“, he stated.
He also highlighted that this is a historic opportunity for Toyota, reinforcing the brand’s connection to high-level motorsport and providing fans with an even more thrilling experience with Toyota Gazoo Racing.
With the Supra hitting the Australian tracks, Toyota promises to expand its presence in the racing scene, showcasing the strength and innovation of its performance cars, even though the public cannot acquire this exclusive version of the legendary model.
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