Toyota has several reasons for charging a lot more for the Supra A90 Final Edition. Not only is it the end of the line for the current sports car, but it also brings a significant boost in power, among other hardware tweaks. With production capped at 300 units for Europe and Japan, the exclusivity factor shouldn’t be ignored either. Given increasingly stricter emissions regulations in Europe, there may never be a car like this.
Nevertheless, is it worth a nearly 100 percent premium over a standard six-cylinder model? Pricing for the Supra’s swan song is out in Germany, where customers must fork out €142,800. For reference, the regular 3.0-liter model begins at €73,250, while the entry-level 2.0-liter version costs €63,250. The Final Edition’s pricing is definitely not a typo. Heck, the car is even more expensive in France, at €144,000. French buyers must win the right to buy the vehicle by entering a lottery.
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There are a lot of nice cars you could buy with that kind of money. A fully loaded BMW M4 Competition xDrive is still cheaper than the Supra A90 Final Edition in Deutschland. We can say the same for a Toyota V-6-powered Lotus Emira with all the bells and whistles. Even a Porsche 911 Carrera T is more affordable, kicking off at €141,700 in Germany. A quick search on Mobile.de will reveal that kind of money can also buy you a Ferrari 458 or an Audi R8 with its glorious naturally aspirated V-10.
Nevertheless, the last hurrah for the fifth-generation Supra is still a bargain (well, not really) compared to the Alpine A110 R Ultime. Renault’s performance branch wants a ludicrous €330,000, making it the most expensive four-cylinder new car ever.
As a refresher, the Supra A90 Final Edition doesn’t get BMW’s superior S58 engine. It utilizes an upgraded B58, now making 429 hp instead of 382 hp. Torque rises from 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) to 420 lb-ft (570 Nm). The turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six is more potent than in any BMW application to date, which seems a bit odd.
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Toyota throws in bigger Brembo front brakes, an Akrapovič titanium exhaust, and an adjustable KW suspension. Those 300 buyers also receive staggered wheels with Gazoo Racing branding, measuring 19 inches at the front and 20 inches at the back. GR mounts 265/35Z1R19 front and 285/30ZR20 rear Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires, which are 10 percent wider.
The Supra’s epilogue also has a new aero pack with a carbon fiber front spoiler and rear swan-neck wing. The hood duct is made from the same lightweight material and can be removed during a track day when extra cooling is needed. Sold only with a six-speed manual, the car gets the Supra GT4’s aluminum mount for the rear subframe. Other goodies include carbon fiber Recaro bucket seats with red seatbelts and plenty of Alcantara.
Toyota has yet to announce an equivalent of the Supra A90 Final Edition for the United States, but logic tells us that an immensely expensive finale is coming.
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