We've covered the four-cylinder GR Supra separately, so let's dive right in to the six-cylinder GR Supra 3.0 model. The turbocharged inline-six from BMW gets a power boost for 2021, elevating output from 335 horsepower (at 5,000-6,500 rpm) to 382 horsepower (at 5,800-6,500 rpm). Torque rises only slightly, from 365 lb-ft at 1,600-4,500 rpm to 368 lb-ft at 1,800-5,000 rpm, and the eight-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters carries over to 2021.

Toyota says the extra oomph should drop the 2021 Supra 3.0's zero-to-60-mph time from an estimated 4.1 seconds to 3.9. Given how we achieved a 3.9-second run in our testing last year, figure on an even quicker time in the real world. Engineers coaxed the extra power from the BMW engine using a new dual-branch exhaust manifold that has six ports instead of two for better heat management, plus a new piston design that reduces the engine's compression ratio from 11:1 to 10.2:1 for higher torque and allows for higher revs.

The 2021 Supra lineup overall is lighter (the four-cylinder is even lighter than the 3.0, thanks to its smaller engine and lower level of equipment), while the 3.0 sees its chassis tweaked slightly. Toyota added lightweight aluminum braces for more lateral rigidity, and the team also finessed the tuning of the electric power steering and adaptive variable suspension.