Remember when everyone thought the new Supra would have a hybrid? So did I. That didn’t happen—and honestly, thank goodness. The pure internal combustion B58 feels like a last hurrah before the electric era swallows everything. It’s raw, it’s analog, and it smells like gasoline and ambition.
Fun fact: the Supra’s BMW-sourced ZF 8-speed automatic transmission is the same unit used in the Rolls-Royce Ghost. Not bad for a $55,000 sports car. You can get a manual now (2026+ models), but the auto is blisteringly fast.
If you’re into drifting, the Supra’s 50:50 weight distribution and stiff chassis make it a drift missile. The B58’s torque hits hard at just 1,800 rpm, so you can hold slides all day. It’s no wonder the car is a hero in Formula Drift.
The Future of the Supra Engine
Rumors are already swirling about a full electric Supra. Toyota filed a trademark for the “Supra EV” name, and the FT-Se concept at the Tokyo Auto Show hints at a twin-motor halo car. But for now, the B58 is the king.
If you’re buying new, the 2026 models got a slight bump to 382 horsepower (up from 335 in early models), and the eight-speed auto is now standard with launch control. It’s the sweet spot—before emissions regulations inevitably choke the inline-six.
Pro tip: buy one now. The manual version is already a collector’s item.
