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Here’s How to Get a Manual Toyota Supra… With 1,000 Hp

by Guillaume Rivard
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European Auto Group, which is based in Texas but specializes in the repair, restoration and customization of European cars from all makes and models, has a unique project that involves the very Japanese and automatic-only 2020 Toyota GR Supra.

Many fans were disappointed when the car’s chief engineer confirmed last summer that Toyota has no plans to build a manual GR Supra.

EAG heard the complaints loud and clear and did something about it. They developed what is believed to be the world's first modern Supra with a manual transmission, using a six-speed unit sourced from BMW. And they actually showed one at SEMA last week.

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To accommodate the manual shifter on the centre console, EAG cut the space out for the shifter boot and lowered the parking brake, Toyota Assist, Sport, and Auto Stop/Start buttons. The navigation buttons were left untouched because the shifter does not intrude on these controls.

“The factory knee support even gives you a nice hand rest when you aren't shifting," EAG owner Art Bartosik told CarBuzz, while adding that “the transmission is very smooth and the clutch feel and release is right in the middle of the throw, so the car is very easy to drive.”

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Since the transmission comes from a BMW 520d and was built for high-torque applications, Bartosik said "we are confident in the transmission holding 1,000 wheel horsepower and torque. We would just need to replace the 3.15 final drive with a 4.10 final drive to match the speed of the eight-speed automatic."

Can you believe that?

As you know, the current GR Supra produces 335 horsepower from a BMW-developed, turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine.

Owners who would like to swap their autobox for a manual can contact EAG to do the work. The cost is $12,000 USD (approx. $15,900 CAD), but since Toyota’s original warranty will be voided they also need to sign up for a new one.

EAG isn’t done yet. Rumour has it that the company’s next manual conversion will involve… the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500!

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