For years, car enthusiasts have been eagerly speculating about the future of the iconic Toyota Supra. Now, the latest buzz out of Japan suggests that the sports car may be going electric and could arrive in showrooms as early as 2026.
While rumors should always be taken with a grain of salt, a report from BestCarWeb claims that the current Supra will continue production until 2025, when it will be retired in style with a special GRMN variant featuring a twin-turbocharged BMW-sourced 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine, tuned to produce a staggering 542 horsepower. This version is said to be the last one with a combustion engine.
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Little is known about the rumored sixth-generation Supra, but reports suggest that it will retain the current model’s rear-wheel drive layout and be based on an updated version of the automaker’s e-TNGA architecture. If the all-electric Supra does hit the market, it could prove to be a close rival to the all-electric Alpine sports car currently in the works.
While the current Supra is an excellent sports car, its similarities to the BMW Z4 that it shares many parts with have always rubbed some people the wrong way. To generate new interest, Toyota recently launched a six-speed manual variant. While it adds to the driving experience of the car, it doesn’t transform a good sports car into an exceptional one.
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If the rumors are true and the sixth-generation Supra is indeed all-electric, it will no doubt cause a lot of controversy. However, before that happens, we have a 542 hp twin-turbo A90 Supra to look forward to, and that’s enough to excite any car enthusiast. Stay tuned for more updates on the future of the Toyota Supra.
