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Toyota Supra MKIV JGTC GT300 1994

GT300Toyota
500 hp
Horsepower
1150 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1994
Year

Toyota Supra MKIV JGTC GT300 1994 (GT300)

The Toyota Supra MKIV JGTC GT300 1994 is a wild early-1990s Japanese GT racer built around the iconic A80 Supra platform and prepared for the fiercely competitive JGTC GT300 class. It takes Toyota's muscular road car shape and turns it into a purpose-built sprint machine, with aggressive aero, racing suspension, and a high-strung turbocharged powertrain.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: Turbocharged inline-6 racing engine based on the 2JZ platform (front-mounted, longitudinal)

  • Total Output: ~500 hp

  • Redline: ~8,000–8,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox

  • Weight: ~1,150 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,520 mm long × 1,810 mm wide × 1,250 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,550 mm

  • Tires: Racing slicks on lightweight forged wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated race discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The Supra MKIV JGTC GT300 is a torquey, charismatic, and slightly old-school race car that rewards commitment and clean inputs. Compared with modern GT machinery, it feels a bit more mechanical and alive — with more body movement, less aero grip, and a stronger sense that the chassis is working underneath you. That makes it especially fun in the simulator because the car communicates a lot through steering and weight transfer, but it still demands respect when you lean on the turbo boost.

Engine & Sound: The 2JZ-based race motor delivers the classic Toyota turbo inline-six experience: a deep mechanical idle, a rising metallic howl, and a pronounced turbo surge as boost builds. Low-speed response can feel a little softer than modern turbo race cars, but once the engine is on song it pulls hard and sounds glorious through the upper rev range.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Stable on entry with predictable rotation, though it can understeer if you carry too much speed and ask too much of the front tires.

  • Traction: Strong rear-drive traction, but boost delivery can make the rear lively on corner exit if you are impatient with the throttle.

  • Braking: Solid race-car stopping power, though not as razor-sharp as newer GT3/GT500-style machinery.

  • Top Speed: Respectable on straights thanks to turbo power and relatively low drag, making it a threat on faster circuits.

Driving Style Tip: Drive it with rhythm. Brake in a straight line, rotate the car smoothly, and feed in throttle progressively so the turbo doesn’t upset the rear end mid-exit. It shines on technical tracks where mechanical grip and driver feel matter more than huge aero load.

Livery & Aesthetics: The A80 Supra is one of the most iconic silhouettes of the JGTC era, and in GT300 trim it looks even more dramatic — wide arches, a deep front splitter, a tall rear wing, and period-correct sponsor graphics that capture the golden age of Japanese touring and GT racing. It’s an unmistakable presence in any field.

Whether you're chasing hot laps or racing door-to-door, the Toyota Supra MKIV JGTC GT300 1994 delivers that perfect mix of turbocharged drama, classic JDM attitude, and early-era GT racing character.