New Supra gets Akrapovic exhaust treatment
There are plenty of performance parts on the way for Toyota's coupe, but where better to start than at the back?
Much has been made of Toyota's willingness to allow aftermarket tuners to do the heavy lifting when it comes to getting the most out of the new Supra. The manufacturer has even gone so far as to pre-prepare the car with vents, ducts and mounting points which serve no purpose in standard spec, but could come in handy if additional power or stiffness were required further down the line. So with customers starting to take delivery of their cars, what better time to begin considering a personal touch or two?
And what better place to start than with the exhaust? The standard fit item is fine, but not particularly tuneful; what any true Supra needs is something with a bit more presence. Enter Akrapovic - who else? - to set things right. Constructed entirely from high-grade titanium, the Slovenian firm's offering features a single muffler arrangement and utilises a "unique set of tailpipes, utilising a design not previously seen on an aftermarket exhaust."
Designed specifically for the Supra, the outer surface of the pipe has been coated for greater durability, while the annealed interior hints at its sporting intent. No exact figures are given, but Akrapovic's claims that the new system reduces the Supra's overall weight, while also acting to improve power and torque through the entire rev range, aren't hard to believe - even if the gains will be marginal.
The kit offers different sound modes, including a 'comfort' setting for when you just want a bit of peace and quiet. Based on the video below, though, it doesn't sound particularly unpleasant even at full chat, with a low down burble and high end rasp adding an element of drama missing from standard car's setup. Above and beyond that, an optional Akrapovic Sound Kit is also available, allowing owners to tune the exhaust to their own liking thanks to the addition of a stainless-steel Evolution Link Pipe set.
With Toyota's own set of TRD enhancements already announced, and the rest of the aftermarket not far behind, we could soon be spoilt for choice when it comes to ways to soup-up the Supra. For now, though, this seems like a pretty good place to start...
Fair enough about the vents and ducts but does it really have additional body mounting points?
Fair enough about the vents and ducts but does it really have additional body mounting points?
Fair enough about the vents and ducts but does it really have additional body mounting points?
Fair enough about the vents and ducts but does it really have additional body mounting points?
What we really need is someone to do some kind of early noughties Max Power-esque headlight swap and body kit. Might mean that the front of this car isn't quite so gopping.
Such a shame, as the side and rear are pretty nice, but it truly does have an ugly face.
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I think it's a great looking car, and a refreshing RWD compact coupe/sports/gt.
The styling is similar enough to Toyota heritage, and includes cues from great cars from the likes of Ginetta, TVR, etc ...... it's a modern, reliable, safe and usable Sagaris, albeit with a few less chest hairs.
Whilst I'd love to be in the market for an Akrapovic exhaust that cost more than many car's I've owned in the past, I can't see that happening any time soon. I hope that we will start seeing more and more Supras on the road though, despite what badge/transmission snobs will keep posting all over the internet.
If they offer one with a manual gearbox...then I will definitely be in the market for one in a few years for sure. These don't sound too bad as standard going from some of the videos I've seen.
What heritage? The MK1 Celica Supra was a turd. The MK2 Celica Supra was much better but still not an outstanding car. The MK3 Supra was a big, HEAVY, GT, and wasn't really sporty. Some Japanese only models were sportier, but still not up there with the best.
The MK4 has become a legend, but it is still flawed. (and I own one).
Had Toyota developed the new car alone, it would have had a V6, which would have ruined the Supra heritage, as all the predecessors have had inline 6 engines, dating back to the 2000gt. Maybe one day Toyota will develop inline 6 engines again, but given the current climate, we're lucky to have got a 6 cylinder car at all.
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