(February 16, 2020) Toyota is introducing a new four-cylinder model Supra for 2021 with a 2.0-liter engine making 255 horsepower and 295 foot-pounds of torque.  The 2021 Supra 2.0 offers an intermediate model between the Toyota 86 and the Supra 3.0, giving the customer three distinct Toyota sports car choices.

The 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine shares much of its technology with the 3.0-liter inline-six, including a twin-scroll turbo, direct fuel injection and continuously variable timing on both the intake and exhaust camshafts. The variable intake valve lift system adjusts intake valve timing and duration. The bottom line is 255 hp at 5,000-6,500 rpm and a stout 295 lb.-ft. peak torque at 1,550 to 4,400 rpm.

The Supra 2.0 uses the same 8-speed automatic transmission as the 3.0, and Toyota projects 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds, which will make it Toyota’s second quickest vehicle in the lineup. The Supra 2.0 has the same electronically limited 155-mph top track speed as the 3.0, and its fuel consumption will be lower.

The 2021 Supra 2.0 offers much more than a lower price point. At 3,181 pounds, it is more than 200 pounds lighter than the Supra 3.0 while maintaining that model’s exemplary near 50:50 weight distribution.

That’s because the weight reduction is spread throughout the car:

    • The Supra 2.0 uses smaller front brake rotors than the Supra 3.0 (330mm x 24mm vs. 348mm x 36mm), and with single-piston calipers vs. four-piston.

    • The Supra 2.0 does not have the Active Differential and Adaptive Suspension used on the 3.0 model.

    • A four-speaker audio system is standard, vs. the Supra 3.0’s 10-speaker system.

    • Supra 2.0 seats are manually adjustable, vs. 14-way power-adjustable in the 3.0.

The Safety and Technology Package is new for 2021 and will be available on the 2.0 and 3.0 grades. That package includes:

    Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (Full speed)
    Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)
    Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    Parking Sensors with Emergency Braking Function
    Navigation
    12-speaker 500-watt JBL Audio System
    Wireless Apple CarPlay compatible (iOS only)

The 2021 Supra lineup will begin arriving at dealerships in June.