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Toyota Bids Farewell to the GR Supra with the 2025 A90 Final Edition

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Toyota Bids Farewell to the GR Supra with the 2025 A90 Final Edition

Celebrating five years since its return to market, the Toyota Supra has endured popularity upon the introduction of its fifth-gen model, dubbed the GR Supra. Well now, the Japanese marque has announced it will be continuing this current generation and is saying goodbye with an aptly-named A90 Final Edition.

A Brief History of the Supra

From the Latin prefix for “surpass,” the Supra was born in 1978 as an economical commuter vehicle but eventually earned status as one of the most iconic sports cars ever. In 2019, after 17 years off the market, the Supra returned for a fifth generation, now dubbed the GR Supra (aka the A90). This time around, the vehicle had more racing-focused features, being a collaboration between Toyota Gazoo Racing and BMW. It had a lower center of gravity with a shorter wheelbase and wider track similar to the BMW Z4, while also being arguably the best-looking Toyota model to date.

2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition Basics

Limited to just 300 examples for the European and Japanese markets, the Final Edition of the 2025 GR Supra features the same 3.0L six-cylinder engine, but this time has been uprated to give you 429hp and 420lb.ft of torque. This is up from 335hp and 368lb.ft of torque with the standard GR Supra models, and it will sound more powerful thanks to an Akrapovic titanium muffler. According to the brand, the increased power “has been achieved by revising the intake air path, adapting the low-back-pressure catalyst for reduced pressure loss, and optimizing engine controls.” A baffle plate has also been added to the engine oil pan to preclude uneven oil distribution at higher Gs.

Racing Inspiration

Inspired by the championship-winning GT4 and other competition GR Supras, the A90 Final Edition also has improved handling thanks to the damping-force-adjustable KW suspension (used with the GT4) boasting 16 rebound and 12 compression stages for higher agility. The adjusted camber angle of the front and rear wheels further improves cornering and increases grip. 

Exclusive to this special edition, the electric power steering settings have been optimized for more direct steering. Likewise, the connection between driver and road will be heightened thanks to body reinforcement modifications like a strengthened crossbar in the rear luggage space, a rigid aluminum mount for the rear subframe (the same one as the GT4), and strengthened front and rear stabilizers.

Underneath, you have high-grip Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires that are 10mm wider. The wheels are 19” in the front and 20” in the rear. Meanwhile, 19-inch Brembo front brakes are installed with high-friction coefficient brake pads and drilled floating discs. 

Looks Won’t Be Deceiving

Sporting a matte black exterior, the A90 Final Edition has been modified for better aerodynamics and weight as well. This is bolstered with a carbon fiber front spoiler, front canards, and front center flap to go along with a carbon fiber swan-neck rear wing and carbon fiber duct on the bonnet inspired by the GT4 as well.

On the inside, you’ll see RECARO Podium CF bucket seats in red with Alcantara seat pads for a race-like driving experience and feel. This is furthered by the exclusive carbon fiber scuff plates and driver-focused steering wheel.

Spec Sheet

Model Year: 2025
Model: GR Supra A90 Final Edition
Engine: 3.0L six-cylinder
Power: 429hp and 420lb.ft of torque
Transmission: Six-speed manual
Limited Edition?: Yes, 300

Pricing & Availability

The swansong model will come along with a GR Supra Lightweight Evo, which brings some of the aforementioned racing inspiration to the production model with a new trim. Customers can start ordering the GR Supra A90 Final Edition in Europe starting January 2025 with deliveries planned for Spring. Markets such as Japan and Australia will soon follow. No price has been specified so far but it will certainly be more than the $56,250 MSRP of the standard 2025 GR Supra. Head over to Toyota’s website to learn more.

2025 Toyota GR Supra A90 Final Edition

Toyota’s swansong GR Supra features a more powerful engine and plenty of carbon fiber elements, all inspired by past competition vehicles.

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