Toyota is ending production of the GR Supra MkV, but is already hinting at a successor that is expected to arrive sooner than during the previous 17-year hiatus.
Toyota has confirmed that production of the 2026 Toyota Supra will end in the spring of 2026. A special version will be introduced to say goodbye Toyota Supra 2026 Final Edition, which will be available in a limited series of 1,300 vehicles worldwide, including 900 in the US.
The Toyota Supra 2026 Final Edition will be powered by a 3.0-liter inline-six engine that produces 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. It will be available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission. Features include 19-inch matte black wheels, a carbon fiber rear spoiler, and exclusive colors like Mikan Blast.
What's next? Supra 6.0?
While Toyota has yet to reveal details about the next-generation Supra, Cooper Ericksen, vice president of product planning at Toyota Motor North America, said in an interview with MotorTrend:
"It would be logical to have a next-generation Supra. But when and how is yet to be determined."
Ericksen added that there will definitely be a transition period between the two models, but they are aiming to make this period significantly shorter than the previous 17-year hiatus between the fourth and fifth generations.
The end of cooperation with BMW? And a look to the future
The fifth-generation Toyota Supra was the result of a collaboration with BMW, sharing a platform and many components with the Z4. However, BMW plans to discontinue the Z4 in 2026, meaning the future Supra will likely be developed independently or with a new partner.
Now to the hot topic: what's cooking at Toyota for 2027?
If SlashGear is to be believed, we're in for a real Toyota Supra, without any collaboration with BMW. Which means – engine, chassis, body – all Made in Toyota. On paper, this will be a much more independent sports car, perhaps even more authentic.
And what will power this beast? There is talk of a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with hybrid assistance, which is expected to produce up to 592 horsepower. No, that's not a typo - almost 600 horses from a two-liter unit. Technology advances, but tradition apparently... capitulates?
Design, gearbox and other compromises
Although the design renderings are not yet official, the new Supra is said to be more aggressive, bolder, and less subservient to European tastes. In short, the Japanese will design their own car.
But manual transmission fans, take heart: the MK6 is rumored to be equipped with an automatic transmission, possibly an 8- or even 10-speed, with the option of simulated manual shifting. Simulated. Which means some drivers will probably be pretending to shift gears while the car is actually doing the thinking for them. Welcome to the future?
The Future of Racing: V8s, Side Exhausts and Daytona
If you're worried that the Supra is becoming too eco-friendly, rest assured: racing versions are also on the way. For example, the 2026 Supercars Supra is said to feature a 5.0-liter V8 from the Lexus LC500 and brutal aerodynamics with side exhausts. This is only for the track, but still - the hearts of car enthusiasts beat a little faster.
In addition, the new GR Supra GT4 EVO2 will debut at Daytona in January 2025, bringing even more performance to the track. So the Supra isn't going anywhere - it's just being transformed.
Supra in numbers:
- Production: 2019–2026
- Engine: 3.0 liter straight six
- Power: 382 HP
- Torque: 368 lb-ft
- Acceleration 0–100 km/h: 3.9 seconds (automatic transmission)
- Top speed: 250 km/h (limited)
- Production: Magna Steyr, Graz, Austria
Conclusion: Toyota Supra Re:loaded
The Toyota Supra 2026 is saying goodbye, but the spirit of the Supra lives on. With the promise of a new generation coming sooner than the previous 17-year hiatus, sports car fans can look to the future with optimism. In the meantime, the Final Edition is a great opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts to secure a piece of automotive history.
