11 reasons why we need a new Toyota Supra

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At next month"s Geneva Motor Show Toyota will reveal a "modern racing concept" that signals its "commitment to bringing its most iconic sports car back to the market". So in a roundabout kind of way, this gloomy, tightly-cropped teaser image is probably our best look yet at the new Supra. Or at least, a lightly concept-ified version, with a massive spoiler.We know it"s been co-developed with the next BMW Z4 (as previewed at Pebble Beach last year) and that the pair will share hybrid technology. Rumour has it that alongside conventional powertrains, both BMW and Toyota will deploy petrol-electric versions using BMW"s four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with electric motors on the front axle fed by supercapacitors. It"ll also wear Gazoo badging, too.All fine and dandy. We"re looking forward to it, because the MkIV Supra remains a bit of a hero. Here"s why

Date written: 16 Feb 2018

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