«Breaking News» RAY MASSEY: Toyota flexes its muscle with a souped-up new Supra to take on Porsche

The Detroit motor show this week became the super-charged launch-pad for Toyota's long awaited Supra.

Toyota's new fifth-generation two-seater muscle car coupe stole the headlines when the wraps finally came off — marking a return of the Supra name after 17 years.

Powered by a turbo-charged 3-litre 'straight six' petrol engine developing 335bhp and linked to an eight-speed automatic gearbox, the new GR Supra will sprint from rest to 62 mph in only 4.3 seconds, and up to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.

In the official announcement confirming its arrival, the manufacturer said the GR Supra has 'been conceived as a sports car in its purest form, with no compromise that would diminish the pleasure of the driving experience'

Prices will start from £52,695 when it hits UK showrooms later this year.

'GR' stands for 'Gazoo Racing' after Toyota's performance arm and its influence can be seen throughout, right down to the race-car inspired interior of Alcantara-covered bucket seats.

A high-spec limited edition A90 version finished in Storm Grey paint will cost £56,945. Built under licence by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria and gunning for the likes of Porsche's Cayman, the new Supra was developed in conjunction with Germany's BMW whose own sibling version is the new Z4 roadster.

A 290-litre boot means the Supra can be a performance car with a bit of practicality thrown in

All Supras will come with two different driving modes - Normal and Sport - for the road and a special 'track' setting that prevents stability control from electronically interfering when you want to send the samurai sports car sideways

The interior is said to be inspired by a single-seat sports car, though much of the switchgear comes from the BMW sister model

Promising 'agile, stable and rewarding handling', the new Supra comes with two driving modes — Normal and Sport — and a special track setting that removes elements of the electronic stability control when you want to slide around a circuit using your own skill.

With a long bonnet and double-bubble roof, it's inspired by the legendary Toyota 2000GT, a soft-top version of which was driven by Sean Connery as James Bond in the 1967 movie You Only Live Twice. The 2000GT was also turned into a popular Corgi toy. 

First deliveries are due to arrive in the summer, though just 900 examples are expected in Europe in the first year

Two versions of the Supra will be available from launch, with the entry car costing £52,695 and a limited-run A90 edition - fitted with all the bells and whistles and finished in Storm Grey paint - demanding £56,945

Back in Detroit, or 'Motor City' as it's known, many major car-manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Volvo, Jaguar Land Rover, Mitsubishi and Mini are giving the show a miss this year — because it's freezing in January.

Detroit organisers have decided, sensibly, that from 2020 the show will be shifted to June. Not before time.

The design mimics the 1960s Toyota 2000GT - notably the long bonnet and double-bubble roof

Ford goes Baywatch  

Ford is making a splash and going all 'Baywatch' by delivering a fleet of 450 new vehicles over the next three years to the life-saving RNLI lifeboat charity — including 100 rugged Ford Ranger pick-ups for lifeguard beach patrols.

Ford is delivering a fleet of 450 new vehicles over the next three years to the life-saving RNLI lifeboat charity

It comes as Ford and its German arch-rival Volkswagen have formed an 'alliance' to make cars. 

First step is to develop commercial vans and medium-sized pick-ups for global markets beginning as early as 2022, with further 'collaboration' planned on autonomous vehicles, mobility services and electric vehicles.

Ford and VW are 'open to considering additional vehicle programmes in the future'.

Travelling abroad? How to Prepare for a no deal Brexit

Motorists travelling abroad from March 29 will need to brace themselves in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit.

For a start, it's likely you'll need an International Driving Permit in addition to your driving licence. These cost £5.50 and are currently only available from selected Post Offices.

Motorists travelling abroad from March 29 will need an International Driving Permit in addition to your driving licence

And you may need two. The 1949 permit covers Spain, Ireland, Iceland, Cyprus and Malta. But for the rest of the EU, you'll need the 1968 version (which will be available from Post Offices from February 1).

The AA used to issue the permits, but the Government is stopping that. You'll also need a Green Card from your insurer.

The Association of British Insurers say: 'Drivers are being advised to contact their insurer, arrange a Green Card and take it with them if they wish to drive in the EU in the event of no deal . . .

'Although an agreement between the relevant European insurance authorities was made in May 2018 to waive the need for Green Cards in the event of a no-deal Brexit, this has not been confirmed by the European Commission.'

For more details, see abi.org.uk and theaa.com

 

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Toyota’s new fifth-generation two-seater muscle car coupe stole the headlines when the wraps finally came off — marking a return of the Supra name after 17 years.
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Emily Ratajkowski is a showman, on and off the stage. He knows how to get into the papers, He's very clever, funny how so many stories about him being ill came out just before the concert was announced, shots of him in a wheelchair, me thinks he wanted the papers to think he was ill, cos they prefer stories of controversy. Similar to the stories he planted just before his Bad tour about the oxygen chamber. Worked a treat lol. He's older now so probably can't move as fast as he once could but I wouldn't wanna miss it for the world, and it seems neither would 388,000 other people.

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