--- title: "The 2023 Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO Is Better Thanks to Customer Feedback" description: "Toyota's Gazoo Racing division has made some improvements to the GR Supra GT4 EVO, based on feedback from customer racing teams." date: "2022-10-30" modified: "2022-10-30" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/the-2023-toyota-gr-supra-gt4-evo-is-better-thanks-to-customer-feedback" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Racing" - "Toyota News" tags: - "Coupe" - "GR Supra" - "race car" - "Toyota" --- # The 2023 Toyota GR Supra GT4 EVO Is Better Thanks to Customer Feedback ![]() The Toyota [GR Supra]() might be half BMW, which sort of kills its vibe, but it's still good to see a production Supra back on race tracks again, where it belongs. The [Gazoo Racing]() Supra GT4 has been a surprisingly successful customer racing car for Toyota since it debuted back in 2020, with over 50 cars running and, in August, it collected its 50th class win in a major championship. To make sure it keeps winning, Toyota made some improvements and created the new 2023 GR Supra GT4 EVO. According to Toyota, after gaining the feedback, data, and driver evaluations from its customer racing teams, there were three main areas in need of improvement: braking, handling, and its engine. So, basically everything. ![]() To improve its handling and braking Toyota revised its ABS settings, fitted it with new anti-roll bars, and received some new KW damper technology. As for its engine upgrades, Toyota says the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six BMW engine gets improved cooling, as well as power and torque increases. However, it doesn't list how much horsepower it makes now, as it can vary based on Balance of Performance changes made in between races. Max torque is only up to 487 lb-ft, from the 479 lb-ft of the previous generation car. It isn't exactly breaking news to see a manufacturer working closely with its customer racing teams to improve its race cars. But that doesn't mean a new and improved Supra GT4 car isn't exciting. There's just something that feels very right about the existence of a production Supra in GT3 and GT4 series racing. Especially after the decades-long hiatus between Supra models. So let's appreciate the fact that not only is there a Supra on the market but that Toyota is continuously improving the race car version for customer teams. ![]() ![]() ![]() *Have a tip? Send it over to nico.demattia@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()