You can now get a manual in both six-cylinder trims. There’s also a new limited-edition trim called the A91-MT that’s manual-only.
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After years of waiting and begging from enthusiasts, Toyota has finally added a manual transmission option to the A90 Supra. Available with a stick shift in three trims, the 2023 Supra also gains a host of suspension and driveline changes that Toyota promises will make the car drive even better than before.
Toyota says the six-speed manual gearbox has been tuned specifically for use with the car’s BMW-sourced twin-turbo B58 inline-six. From 2023 onwards, that means it’s available in two inline-six trims, the 3.0 and the 3.0 Premium. There’s also a third, new trim for 2023 called the A91-MT. Available only with the stick, it’s limited to just 50o units and comes with everything in the 3.0 Premium plus tan leather-trimmed seats, that unique red badging shown off in the car’s teaser announcement, red strut tower bars, and an Alcantara shift knob. The base four-cylinder Supra will remain automatic-only.
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There’s no word on if the new transmission is from BMW or one of Toyota’s own design, but considering how much simpler it probably would’ve been to modify a BMW gearbox, we’re betting on the former. The clutch is a newly engineered piece with a larger friction area and a reinforced diaphragm spring. There’s Toyota’s Intelligent Manual Transmission (iMT) system onboard, which, when activated, acts as a rev-matching feature. Manual Supras also get a shorter final drive ratio, jumping from 3.15 to 3.46 to deter sluggish starts and low in-gear acceleration feel.
Inside of the manual Supra, you’ll find a reworked center console that’s been modified specifically to ensure easy shifting and enough clearance so that you don’t bang your hand against the dash. The weight, shape, and action of the knob have also been taken into consideration to minimize effort required to make shifts.
All 2023 Supras get a number of suspension and chassis improvements to improve on-road balance and ride comfort, according to Toyota. Both the shock absorbers and the electrically assisted steering have been retuned, while all 3.0 models now come with an active differential as standard. On the software side, 2023 Supras get a new feature called Hairpin+, which allows for more wheelspin exiting sharp bends on an uphill gradient more than five degrees. The traction and stability control systems have also been recalibrated.
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Pricing for the manual 2023 Toyota Supra will be revealed later this summer. We don’t expect the third pedal to be a hugely pricey option over the 2022 car’s $51,640 MSRP. Deliveries are set to begin later this year.
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