Since the launch of the GR Supra GT4 in 2020, cumulative sales of the model by racing teams around the world have exceeded 120 units. The racing cars developed by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing (TGR) have been entered in GT4-series races and international races in 11 countries and regions, collecting more than 500 podium finishes.
The GR Supra GT4 has also been class champion in three regions: Asia, the United States, and Europe.
Direct feedback from teams and drivers
In its quest to make ever-better motorsports-bred cars, TGR has constantly travelled to racetracks around the world to directly receive valuable feedback from racing teams and drivers who have put their cars through extreme conditions of racing.
Leveraging such insights supports TGR’s ‘driver-first car-making’ approach in development. This saw the 2023 GR Supra GT4 EVO having improved braking, handling, and engine performance, making the car easier to drive for drivers of various skill levels.
Still more improvements for 2025 model
Yet, after that update, the GR Supra GT4 EVO2 for the 2025 season has still more improvements. Specifically, ABS maps were meticulously re-tuned through driving by various drivers on circuits in Japan and Europe to enable optimal braking and cornering based on tyre type and wear and the condition of the course.
Additionally, downshifting time has been reduced by fine-tuning the rev matching through a software update, leading to enhanced deceleration control during braking for increased cornering speed.
Also, in addition to improving the cooling performance of the engine, brakes, and drivetrain, cockpit temperatures have been optimized to make the car easier to drive even in harsh conditions, helping to maintain a high level of performance.
The GR Supra GT4 EVO2 is scheduled to make its world debut in January 2025 in the first round of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge, held in conjunction with the 24 Hours of Daytona. Orders are now being taken for the new racing car which has An expected base price of 202,000 euros (around RM982,900) in Europe.
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