Supra Vs. Z4: The Fine Line Between Toyota & BMW Sports Cars
The 2020 Toyota Supra is destined for greatness. But there?s a problem.
The BMW Z4 M40i is basically the same car albeit with a more powerful motor.
Which begs the question: when is a Toyota sports car not a BMW"
Where does one end and the other begin"
The much anticipated hype is over. In the immortal words of my colleague Tony Borroz, it?s time to stop frothing at the mouth since the 2020 Toyota Supra is finally here. And boy, what a journey it has been, huh" I?m pretty sure Toyota did everything possible to make the fifth-generation Supra a great car.
I must admit, the omission of a proper manual transmission is a heretical sin. But until a proper test drive is in place, I?ll allow the standard ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic to bask in the limelight. For now. Carrying The Weight of The Car World
Younger generations might not realize, but the 2020 Toyota Supra is carrying a huge burden. Us older enthusiasts know the previous-gen A80 Toyota Supra is a legend, further bolstered by the popularity of The Fast and the Furious franchise. Which only means the new Supra has some huge shoes to fill. I bet it was feeling a bit nervous as the cover came off at the 2019 North American International Auto Show. Here?s a car not any bigger than the GT86, yet slated to be more popular than Toyota?s halo car, the Lexus LFA.
In my mind, it?s not exactly a big deal since the 2020 Toyota Supra is engineered with the right ingredients. It can easily become a great sports...
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