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title: "Toyota Supra Manual Transmission Rumors: We Want to Believe"
description: "A six-speed manual could be on the way in 2022 if rumors come to fruition."
date: "2021-11-12"
modified: "2021-11-12"
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  - "GR Supra"
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# Toyota Supra Manual Transmission Rumors: We Want to Believe

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The new Toyota Supra drew the ire of enthusiasts for two primary reasons. One, it was too much of a BMW underneath, and two, it didn't have a manual. New rumors suggest the latter could be about to change, however, with Japanese outlet *Car Sensor* reporting that a three-pedal Supra could be coming [as soon as 2022.](<https://www.carsensor.net/contents/editor/category_849/_66155.html>)

Reportedly, the Supra would get a six-speed manual paired with its 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six, which develops 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque. According to the Japanese outlet, the initial plan was to deliver a manual with the four-cylinder engine, however the decision was then made to offer it for the bigger engine instead.

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It's not the first news we've heard of the A90 Toyota Supra getting a manual transmission, either. [Back in 2018](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/23768/toyota-engineer-says-new-supra-can-be-sold-in-manual-if-market-demands>), assistant chief engineer Masayuki Kai noted that a manual transmission was possible, dependent on the business case for such a model. At the time, Kai told [*Car Advice*](<https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-supra-manual-transmission/>) that "There is hardware ready," adding that "...depending on feedback from the market, we will decide if we should introduce a manual transmission."

That's not all, though. *Car Sensor* also reports that a hotter GRMN Supra is coming down the line in 2023. The limited edition could sport the BMW M3's S58 engine under the hood [based on earlier reports](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/34752/upcoming-toyota-supra-grmn-will-get-the-510-hp-bmw-m3-engine-report>), with the twin-turbo straight-six good for 510 horsepower. Upgraded suspension and brakes would be a likely inclusion for such a halo model, too. There's no news on whether this version would ship with a manual or an auto box, though.

Other exciting rumors from *Car Sensor* are that the GR Corolla will be on the way in 2022 with a 295 horsepower version of the 3-cylinder used in [the Toyota GR Yaris](<https://www.thedrive.com/new-cars/41784/2021-toyota-gr-yaris-first-drive-review-rally-bred-fun-lives-up-to-the-hype>). Given that the G16E-GTS engine is capable of putting out over 470 horsepower [with minimal modifications,](<https://www.thedrive.com/news/43090/someones-already-pushed-the-toyota-gr-yaris-three-cylinder-to-472-hp>) it's certainly a believable power figure*. Car Sensor* purports that an upgraded, crazier GRMN Yaris could be on the way with similar power numbers, too.

The rumors should be taken with a grain of salt, of course, but who among us doesn't want to believe? Revving up a big turbo six and dumping the clutch is a key part of the original Toyota Supra experience, so it would be only fitting that the manual transmission came back. Here's hoping for the tire shredders and the three-pedal purists that Toyota delivers the Supra they wanted all along.

*Got a tip? Let the author know: lewin@thedrive.com*

## Author
Lewin Day is a contributing writer tackling everything from breaking news after the offices empty out to sharing feature articles on wrenching, robotics, and the trials and tribulations of being a down-to-earth car enthusiast. He lives in Adelaide, Australia.

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