The Toyota Supra A90 Final Edition has a major performance boost

We regret to inform you that the A90 Final Edition is the beginning of the end for the current generation Supra. The limited-edition coupe is a track-focused special for Europe and Japan and forgoes the “GRMN” suffix that most of us were expecting. Production will be limited to just 300 units, with each car featuring a number of improvements over the six-cylinder model on which the swansong is based.

Although some had speculated that BMW would allow Toyota to use the M division’s powerful S58 engine, the Supra’s finale features the same B58. The bright spot is that power has increased significantly, going from 382 hp to 429 hp. Torque has also increased significantly, from 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) to 420 lb-ft (570 Nm). BMW doesn’t even sell a car with this boosted version of its 3.0-liter turbo engine, but the aftermarket scene has shown that the Bavarian’s inline-six has immense tuning potential.

This increases performance by 47 hp and 70 Nm (51 lb-ft) compared to the US model. However, the increase in performance is even higher at 94 hp compared to the Euro Supra. The difference comes from the fact that Toyota had to adapt the engine in Europe to comply with stricter emissions regulations, forcing the company to sell the coupe with rear-wheel drive and only 335 horsepower.

The A90 Final Edition features larger 19-inch Brembo front brakes, adjustable KW suspension and an Akrapovič titanium exhaust muffler for an angrier engine sound. To sweeten the deal, Toyota installed lightweight offset wheels with the TGR logo that are 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the rear. The new shoes feature Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires measuring 265/35Z1R19 at the front and 285/30ZR20 at the rear, which are 10% wider than the rubber used on the standard Supra.

The run-out model, offered by Toyota exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, has further improvements. The newly developed aerodynamic package includes a front spoiler and a gooseneck rear wing, both made of carbon fiber. Other extras range from front canards and a center flap to a carbon fiber hood duct. The latter features an internal duct that can be removed during a track day if additional cooling is required.

The Ultimate Supra features the same aluminum rear subframe bracket as the GT4 race car, along with a reinforced front fascia brace and additional front underbody. Toyota engineers also optimized the electric power steering and changed the camber angle for better grip. Inside, the A90 Final Edition features Recaro carbon fiber bucket seats, red seat belts and numerous Alcantara-covered surfaces.

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Separately, Toyota is also launching a redesigned Supra 3.0 for global markets, including Europe, where it will be called the Lightweight Evo. The “partially upgraded” model will be available to order together with the A90 Final Edition from January 2025 and has more powerful Brembo brakes at the front and a reinforced underbody strut at the rear. Reinforced aluminum is used for the front and rear stabilizers, while carbon fiber was chosen for the ducktail spoiler.

The final version of the current-generation Supra features matte black wheels with revised camber angle, updated EPS, modified shock absorbers, red seat belts and an Alcantara-trimmed driver’s seat. The changes are rounded off by red accents for the seat seam and the gear knob.

We reached out to Toyota to find out when production of the fifth-generation Supra will end at the Magna Steyr plant in Graz, Austria, where its sister car, the BMW Z4, is also assembled. In an email to Engine1Robert Tickner, head of corporate and product communications, told us the announcement would come later. Toyota notes that the A90 Final Edition will be the last car built in the current generation, suggesting a successor model is planned. There have already been hints of a sixth-generation model.