Toyota GR Supra to Pace 2025 NASA Champs; Final Edition Detailed

The Toyota GR Supra is ending its fifth-generation run with two strong statements. First, it will serve as the official pace car for the 2025 NASA Championships. Second, Toyota is sending it off with the 2026 GR Supra MkV Final Edition. Together, these moves underscore Toyota’s intent to close the MkV chapter with motorsports credibility and production-car refinement.

Supra Returns to the Front of the Pack

When Akio Toyoda, under his driver name Morizo, brought back the Supra in 2019, it filled a 17-year gap. Six years later, Toyota is preparing to retire this generation. Before it leaves, the Supra will again lead drivers—this time at the NASA Championships at Ozarks International Raceway in September 2025.

The car will carry a red, white, and black Toyota GAZOO Racing livery. It will guide competitors over the 3.97-mile, 19-turn circuit that challenges driver skill with sharp elevation changes. More than 25 racing classes will take part, making it a fitting stage for the Supra’s last official pace car duty.

GR Supra’s Final Production Run

The 2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition signals the end of the fifth generation. Toyota will limit this model to 1,300 units in North America. Customers can choose red, black, or white. A GT4-inspired style pack includes matte paint, racing graphics, a carbon fiber ducktail spoiler, and red mirror caps.

Production will stop in spring 2026. Toyota will still offer the GR Supra in 3.0 and 3.0 Premium trims, both available with either a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic transmission.

Powertrain and Performance

Every 2026 GR Supra retains its 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six engine. Output remains at 382 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque.

Performance numbers:

• 0–60 mph in 3.9 seconds with the automatic
• 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds with the manual
• Top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph

The automatic model offers 22 mpg city / 29 mpg highway / 25 mpg combined fuel economy. Manual versions run slightly less efficiently. Both feature rear-wheel drive for balanced handling.

Handling and Chassis Updates

The Final Edition gains refinements over the standard model. Toyota engineers focused on braking, suspension, and aerodynamic performance.

Key upgrades include:

• Larger Brembo brake discs for more stopping power
• Revised camber angles on both axles for stronger cornering grip
• Stiffer underbody brace for better rigidity
• Strengthened bushings and mounts to sharpen steering feedback
• Ducktail carbon fiber spoiler and front wheel arch flaps to optimize downforce

These changes reflect lessons learned from the Supra GT4 EVO2 race car, making the Final Edition closer to a track machine than any MkV before it.

Driver Technology and Cabin

Inside, the Final Edition features Alcantara-trimmed sport seats with red stitching and exclusive GR badging. Buyers also get a GR-branded cupholder cover and camo-pattern car cover.

Technology features:

• 8.8-inch infotainment screen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay (standard on Premium and Final Edition)
• Available 12-speaker JBL audio system
• Optional Head-Up Display on Premium trim
• Wireless Qi charging

Safety tech includes lane departure warning, pre-collision with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control (on automatic-equipped trims). All buyers also receive a one-year NASA membership, which includes a free High Performance Driving Event on track.

Pricing and Value

Toyota has not yet confirmed U.S. pricing for the Final Edition. Analysts expect it to cost more than the 2025 GR Supra Premium, which starts at about $57,000 USD. Based on Toyota’s pricing strategy and Final Edition exclusivity, the car will likely fall in the $65,000–70,000 USD range.

At that price, it will compete against the BMW Z4 M40i and Porsche 718 Cayman GTS, offering more horsepower at a similar cost.