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Toyota to Unveil New Supra in Detroit, Following Nürburgring Testing
Toyota is set to announce a new iteration of the Supra in Detroit on January 14, following extensive testing at the Nürburgring in Germany. The announcement will be streamed online, with Akio Toyoda, also known as Morizo, at the helm.
Morizo recently participated in the Nürburgring VLN 4-hour endurance race, marking his return to the track after a long absence. This return was significant, as it reminded him of the importance of extreme situations in car development.
In fact, Morizo drove a Supra at Nürburgring last year during the final stages of the new model's development. He was accompanied by team members under the guidance of Naruse san, who stressed the importance of allowing others to overtake for safe vehicle development testing.
This approach is not new to Morizo. Twenty years ago, he received driving training at Nürburgring in a Supra (A80). Naruse san taught him the same lesson then, and Morizo intends to adhere to it with the new Supra.
The team, under Naruse san's guidance, made emergency repairs to the car during the race, demonstrating their commitment to their goal of "creating ever-better cars." Despite the pressure, they maintained their composure and set an example for younger mechanics.
Nürburgring serves as a reminder of Toyota's founding principles. It was here that Toyota used a Supra that had already had its production ended for testing on the circuit, while German vehicle manufacturers typically test new cars under development there.
However, the content of this testing session was not found in the provided search results regarding the Detroit announcement. What we do know is that Morizo intends to drive and test the new Supra, following Naruse san's instructions about allowing other vehicles to overtake.
The announcement was posted on the company intranet on October 31, 2018. The team is ready for the big reveal, and car enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly awaiting the unveiling of the new Supra. Stay tuned for more updates!
