> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.roadblazing.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T - Re-Driven on Mass & Piston Diet - URL: https://www.roadblazing.com/2021-toyota-supra-gr-2-0t-re-driven-on-mass-piston-diet/ - Published: 2021-05-14T17:58:00.000Z - Updated: 2025-11-05T06:37:04.000Z - Author: George Straton - Tags: Coupes ### *IN MARKET FOR* : Two-seat performance sports car that can master the road ### *DON'T NEED*: Track dominating power ### GLAD TO HAVE: Daily driver fuel economy, more digestable price ### DON'T MIND: Four-cylinder count, another carmaker's underpinnings ### READY FOR: Incessant thumbs-up from passersby ### ### Then prepare to share in a **Roadblazing.com** re-drive in the **2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T** DB 23 performance sports coupe. #### *Driving Hits:* ![2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: BMW B46B20 turbo inline-4 powerplant is seriously underrated whipped into a frenzy by a capable ZF 8-speed auto gearbox, still returning 31 MPG](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/RB-2021-Toyota-Supra-GR-2.0T-engine-P2090640-bc.jpg) ![2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: Michelin Super Sport three season rubber and a worm drive limited slip differential harness the lateral movement in the corners while the over-sized single sliding piston disc brakes clamp down briskly](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/RB-2021-Toyota-Supra-GR-2.0T-wheels-rr-L-LSD-004c.jpg) 2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: turbo inline-4 powerplant moved by capable ZF 8-speed auto gearbox& mechanical limited slip rear differential, still returning 31 MPG - 255 hp (likely under-rated by 10%), 295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm twin-cam gas inline-4 cylinder BMW engine - BMW specific ZF 8-speed torque converter planetary automatic transmission - Rear-wheel drive, worm gear limited slip differential - 3181 lbs. curb weight = 219 lbs. < [**GR Supra 3.0T I-6**](https://www.roadblazing.com/2020-toyota-supra-gr-3-0t-bottom-line-review/) - Kick in the seat of the pants acceleration - Four cylinder active exhaust growl betters some six bangers - 8-speed transmission features rapid locking torque converter, likes low gears, and is calibrated for on demand engine braking - Steering wheel dorsal shift paddles react briskly - Progressively weighted razor accurate steering winding - Controllable oversteer out of fast switchbacks - Prodigious lateral adhesion from Michelin Pilot Super Sport run flat rubber - Improved road compliance on 18" alloy wheels - 31 miles per gallon combined driving = +20% vs. [**GR Supra 3.0T I-6**](https://www.roadblazing.com/2020-toyota-supra-gr-3-0t-bottom-line-review/) - 403 miles estimated highway range - Solid contract assembly by Magna Steyr in Austria - Not much suspension or wind sound heard inside cabin #### *Driving Misses:* - Lacks 3.0T I-6 electronic active rear differential, Brembo multi-piston front brake calipers, adaptive electronic suspension - Full wheel well cladding amplifies stones picked up by the Michelins - Windows, part retracted, wind buffeting #### *What It Has Got:* - *From* **$44,085** (incl. destination) base **2021 Toyota GR Supra 2.0T.** As tested **\=** **$47,920.** - 2-seat performance sports coupe - Rocket car low slung, long hood, Coke bottle fuselage, huge rear quarter panel shape ![2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: matching the long nose, Coke bottle fuselage profile of this USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom fighter jet at Milwaukee's Mitchell Field.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/RB-2021-Toyota-Supra-GR-2.0T-F4C-ext-side-P2090554-bc.jpg) ![2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: acute sloped, exaggerated rear quarters, prominent rear deck ducktail lid and lower rear diffuser imbue swagger](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/RB-2021-Toyota-Supra-GR-2.0T-F4C-ext-rr-RL-P2090587-bc.jpg) 2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: matching the long nose, Coke bottle fuselage profile of this USAF McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom fighter jet at Milwaukee's Mitchell Field. - Flesh, bones, organs courtesy of **BMW Z4** - Skin drawn & bones tuned by Toyota's **Gazoo Racing** division - Precision finished positive action switchgear, with artful cabin panel shapes, soft materials throughout - Carbon fiber interior trim - Long cargo bay w/ liftgate access - Cargo bay privacy lid - Plentiful standard feature set - Power folding, driver's self-dimming, reverse auto tilting, heated side mirrors - Auto dimming rear view mirror + remote garage door transmitter - Bi-LED headlamps, white LED DRLs, amber LED directionals - Keyless comfort entry, ignition - Cruise control - Power windows, express down x 2 - 2-zone automatic climate control - 8 way manual w/ knee lift, 4-way lumbar & side bolster power adjust Alcantara + leather trim sport seats ![2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: 8-way manual adjust w/ knee lift + 4-way powered lumbar & torso bolster adjusting Alcantara + leather sport buckets are good for day tripping](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/RB-2021-Toyota-Supra-GR-2.0T-seats-driver-P2090666-bc.jpg) ![2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: practicality of liftgate cargo bay](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/RB-2021-Toyota-Supra-GR-2.0T-cargo-005c.jpg) 2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: comfortable, manual microsuede seating, dual subwoofers munch on some cargo bay space - Bluetooth wireless communications and music stream - 8.0"-inch TFT single dial gauge w/ LED segments - 8.8"-inch touch LCD infotainment display - 4 speaker , 160W streaming audio - Stand-out safety features & grades - 8 SRS airbags - Not crash tested but built on rigid BMW CLAR platform - Better than most sport coupe side and rear outward view - Standard safety and driver assistance - Forward Collision avoidance w/ pedestrian & cyclist detection braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, park distance warning, and auto high beams headlamps - 3 year / 36,000 miles bumper to bumper, 5 yrs / 60k mi. powertrain warranty includes 2 yr. / 25k mi. maintenance #### *What It Has Not (or Not Preferred):* - Lacks 3.0T I-6 electronic active rear differential, Brembo multi-piston front brake calipers, adaptive electronic suspension - No Android Auto projection, available, Apple Car Play optional - No inductive wireless device charger - Low entry and exit body position - Long hood & tall cowl challenges forward view - Heavy frameless window coupe doors - No center armrest storage, exposed wireless device shelf too short for phablets #### *NEW for 2021 Toyota GR Supra* - twin scroll 2.0L turbo I-4 engine - Color palette additions ![2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: BMW cockpit is amended by Supra specific single dial & bar graph instrument cluster and steering wheel.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/RB-2021-Toyota-Supra-GR-2.0T-driving-PXL-20210429-225025737-bc.jpg) ![2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: 8.8" touch & remote touch pad rotary dial controlled LCD tri-pane infotainment screen](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/wordpress/2021/05/RB-2021-Toyota-Supra-GR-2.0T-infotainment-welcome-005c.jpg) 2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T: BMW cockpit is amended by Supra specific single dial & bar graph instrument cluster and steering wheel. #### *Standout Cool Features included on tested 2021 Supra 2.0T:* - *Technology Package (optional):* - Full adaptive radar cruise control, Blind spot & rear cross traffic warning, front + rear park assist w/ e- braking - Tri-pane, touch and remote I-drive touch pad rotary knob 8.8" inch media screen control - HDD GPS navigation - Supra Connected Services up to 4 year trial of real time traffic, weather, news, concierge - JBL 12 speaker, 500 W premium audio - Wireless Apple Car Play projection - Nitro Yellow color #### *ROADBLAZING.COM's SUMMATION:* **2021 Toyota Supra GR 2.0T** \= Lighter in weight, on the wallet, and in fuel stops, a plenty gutsy turbo-four option make it the "right er" Supra for the road. Contributing Editor: D. Kallioras [2020 Toyota Supra GR 3.0T - Bottom Line ReviewACADEMICALLY ASCRIBING: the Latin term “Supra” provides reference to a prior location in the writing, while “Infra” marks verbage which follows. AMONG AUTOMOTIVE-DOM: “Supra” has aspired to be a celestial elevation beyond the ordinary skies. Now, nearly two decades Infra to its forebearer departed for the great resting place for![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/size/w256h256/2024/05/rb-wheel500.png)RoadBlazingGeorge Straton![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/42/d1/42d1f09d-2bf9-43a2-b325-08ba7efa19c5/content/images/size/w1200/2024/05/RB-2020-Toyota-GR-Supra-3.0-ext-fr-lo-P1750472-bc.jpg)](https://www.roadblazing.com/2020-toyota-supra-gr-3-0t-bottom-line-review/)