2019 Toyota Supra has the same body rigidity as Lexus LFA

Tada knows that some Supra fans might not accept the new one, but it could be Toyota's latest non-electrified sports coupe.

It is still unclear what the new Toyota Supra looks like, but Chief Engineer Tetsuya Tada begins to question what the automotive world can expect from the future sports coupe. This is perhaps Toyota's last vehicle like this

Dynamically, Tada set high goals for the new Supra. "It's actually the same level of stiffness as the Lexus LFA supercar, and it's been done without using carbon fiber, which has allowed us to keep the price at an affordable level," Tada said. Toyota. blog article on vehicle development. The team had "a specific wheelbase and track ratio in mind" when creating the Supra to give the machine a specific driving balance. The new coupe has a wider track than the Toyota 86 but the wheelbase is actually shorter. The center of gravity is lower too.

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Tada worked on the Supra project since 2012. "The normal cycle of automotive development is about three years but with this project we wanted to be absolutely sure that it was correct," he said.

Now, Tada looks forward to what Supra fans are thinking of the new car, but he knows that they might not be happy. "In rethinking the introduction of the GT86, some owners of classic AE86 models have been very difficult to satisfy and have been very critical with regard to the new car, which could be similar with this car.

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According to the author, it is difficult to Tada, stricter regulations make it more difficult to create traditional sports cars. "I think the new Supra will be Toyota's latest gift to those who like to hear the pleasant sound of a pure gasoline engine at "

Tada confirmed that the new Supra would be available and the six-cylinder engines in line and weigh about 1,500 kilograms." Inside, there is a mix high-tech digital dashboard next to a large infotainment screen.