Street Racing Illustrated | Toyota to offer 4-cylinder option in next Supra

A 2.0L turbocharged 4-Cylinder in a Supra?

Story | Phillip Pratt

 

 

It was reported ages ago that Toyota’s next-generation Supra (or A90) will be powered by a BMW sourced, 335HP, inline six-cylinder, 3.0 liter, turbocharged engine (a modified version of its B58 powerplant). However, what you might not be aware of is that the famed Japanese automobile manufacturer will also be offering a second model of the Supra utilizing another BMW motor; the four-cylinder B48. Like the B58, it’s also turbocharged, however weighing in with a humble 2.0L of displacement, it’s significantly smaller, lacking two whole pistons compared to its big brother and obviously makes a bit less pony-power; 262HP to be exact. It’s not 335HP (to be honest, in the days of GTRs, Hellcats, Demons, and LS-powered cars all hitting above the 400HP mark right off of the showroom floor, 335 stock power isn’t all that to brag about), but still enough to have some fun with.

 

Of course, this move will make available a slightly more affordable model for purchase. It’s been confirmed that both the six and four-cylinder options will be using ZF automatic transmissions. Sadly, at the moment it’s unclear whether a fully manual transmission option will be offered down the line, but we can pray.