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Manhart Supra GR 550 with 550 HP

MANHART Supra GR 550 is a new project of the German tuner, which is considered one of the best in the world when it comes to German cars, but here and there they also upgrade cars of other brands. This time it’s the Toyota GR Supra.

The car is built on the same platform as the BMW Z4, and it is not the first time that Manhart has upgraded the Supra GR model, as we saw a similar project in 2020. However, this time the car is equipped with a carbon bodykit that makes the Supra GR look like the long-speculated high-performance GRMN flagship. These include a new rear wing, new diffuser, front splitter and side skirts with integrated fins. Buyers can also choose optional carbon side mirror housings and taillight covers, as well as a set of black and red decals. The body kit costs 13,500 euros, but the components can be purchased separately.

The biggest change is under the hood where the now turbocharged 3.0-L twin-power turbo engine (B58) delivers 550 hp (404 kW) and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque. They achieved this by installing a new turbocharger, ARMAspeed carbon intake, radiator, MHtronic module and a stainless steel exhaust system from F1 Exhaust, which comes with an optional downpipe. The body can be lowered thanks to a set of H&R springs or Variant 3 coilover suspension by KW, which further improves handling.

The car is mounted on a set of 20″ Concave One rims wrapped in 255/30 and 295/25 tires, in combination with H&R wheel spacers.

Source: Manhart

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Manhart Supra GR 550 with 550 HP
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Toyota is developing new gasoline engines

Toyota is currently working on two new gasoline engines, showing its commitment to keep traditional power units alive, despite many automakers switching to EVs. These are the 1.5-L and 2.0-L engines that will power the future cars of the Japanese manufacturer.

A few months ago, Toyota officially announced that it will develop new engines in cooperation with Subaru and Mazda. These engines will be efficient, powerful and ready for hybrid technology, and will be able to use alternative fuels. Toyota also mentioned that the new 2.0-L engine will be more powerful than the current 2.4-L turbocharged engine. It will be smaller and with lower fuel consumption, and will meet strict gas emissions. In addition, it will be able to use carbon neutral fuels, which will keep it alive even after the ban of traditional ICEs.

The 2.0-L engine will be produced in different versions, and the most powerful of them will deliver almost 600 hp without electric assistance, which is really impressive for a small engine. According to some rumors, Toyota could use these engines for some cars that are almost forgotten like the MR2 Roadster. There is also a high-performance GRMN model, which could use a 2.0-liter engine combined with Toyota’s GR-Four all-wheel drive. However, that version could only be sold in Japan in a limited number of copies with a price tag of around $70,000.

For standard road cars, Toyota plans two versions of the 2.0-L engine. The high-performance version will develop 400 hp (298 kW) and 405 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque, while the weaker version will come with 300 hp (224 kW) and 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) of torque.

Source: Toyota

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New EV battery plant for Lexus cars

Toyota has big plans when it comes to selling EVs with a focus on hybrids but also improving the production of Lexus cars. That is why the Japanese manufacturer announced the construction of a special factory for the production of batteries for cars of this luxury brand.

The world’s second largest car manufacturer plans to build a factory in the Fukuoka region, making the island of Kyushu a central part of the electric vehicle supply chain and an export base for the Asian market. On that island, Toyota owns a factory where Lexus cars are produced, and it is through this brand that Toyota strives to achieve a larger share of the world electric car market.

Toyota aims to sell 3.5 million electric cars each year by 2030, of which just under half will be produced locally by the BEV Factory. It would sound very ambitious, but since Toyota sold only 104,000 EVs last year, they are aware that this is not enough to catch up with the competition. This refers primarily to the largest Asian and world producer of electric vehicles, China.

It was previously known that the Japanese manufacturer will introduce next-generation battery electric vehicles (BEVs) from 2026, and the new factory will be operated by Primeearth EV Energy, a company specializing in the production of batteries for EVs.

Source: Reuters