Toyota Supra getting a handbook transmission

The query of whether or not the Toyota Supra will get a handbook transmission has left lovers guessing since even earlier than the present fifth-generation automotive, an A90 to followers, made its debut on the 2019 Detroit auto present.

Properly, lovers want guess no extra as Toyota on Friday lastly confirmed {that a} handbook transmission is coming to the Supra, and coming quickly.

In line with Toyota, the handbook transmission will probably be a “tailored” resolution, suggesting it may not be merely borrowed from the BMW components bin, like the present 8-speed automated provided on the automotive. Recall, the Supra’s platform is twinned with the BMW Z4, and its 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder engines are each BMW models that in a number of the German model’s vehicles are paired with handbook transmissions, the Z4 being considered one of them.

Guide transmission confirmed for Toyota Supra

Toyota hasn’t stated whether or not the handbook will probably be accessible on each engines. The automaker additionally hasn’t stated whether or not we’ll see it within the U.S., although there is a good guess we are going to given the excessive take-up price of handbook transmissions on different fanatic favorites right here, such because the Porsche 911 GT3.

Supras outfitted with a handbook transmission will function the “Supra” script badge in purple as a substitute of the usual black, which ought to give the vehicles some additional road cred.

Toyota stated extra data will probably be shared within the coming weeks. It is good to see the automaker #GiveAShift.