VDC Toyota Supra A90 Public 4.0
Toyota Supra A90 Public 4.0 (VDC Drift)
The Toyota Supra A90 Public 4.0 is a modern Japanese drift platform built from the BMW-sourced A90 Supra chassis and tuned for high-angle, high-smoke VDC-style competition. It pairs the car’s stout turbocharged six-cylinder performance with the kind of steering angle, chassis balance, and durability needed for tandem battles and judged runs.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 3.0L turbocharged inline-6 (mid-front mounted, longitudinal)
Total Output: ~400 hp
Redline: ~7,000–7,200 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic or drift-converted sequential setup, depending on VDC build
Weight: ~1,420 kg
Dimensions: ~4,380 mm long × 1,865 mm wide × 1,290 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,470 mm
Tires: Drift-spec performance tires on aftermarket wheels
Brakes: Ventilated discs with performance calipers
Layout: Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
In the Simulator Feel
The A90 Supra feels like a modern, torque-rich drift car with a very usable chassis. Compared with older, more analog drift machines, it offers a tighter, more refined feel with strong midrange punch and predictable weight transfer. That makes it especially effective in linked corners and tandem situations, where confidence and consistency matter as much as raw angle. It is stable at speed, responsive on transition, and eager to hold long drifts once the rear tires are lit.
Engine & Sound: The turbocharged straight-six delivers a deep, gruff exhaust note with a hard-edged turbo spool and plenty of punch in the midrange. It doesn’t scream like a high-revving race engine, but it builds torque in a way that makes throttle control easy to read in the sim. On boost, the car feels lively and aggressive, with enough reserve power to recover mistakes and keep the rear wheels spinning.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Quick to rotate with strong front-end bite, especially once the car is set on entry.
Traction: Easily provoked into wheelspin, but the chassis remains predictable and manageable at angle.
Braking: Solid stopping power with enough stability for aggressive initiations and feints.
Top Speed: More than enough for drift tracks and high-speed entries, though the focus is balance rather than outright pace.
Driving Style Tip: Use the Supra’s torque and stability to your advantage — it prefers smooth, deliberate inputs rather than frantic corrections. A clean clutch kick, quick feint, or handbrake initiation will get it sideways fast, and once it’s set, keep the throttle steady to preserve angle and tire life. It shines on technical drift layouts where transitions and consistency are key.
Livery & Aesthetics: The A90 has a bold, modern silhouette with a long hood, wide hips, and aggressive aero that looks right at home in a drift build. VDC liveries tend to emphasize its muscular stance with sponsor graphics, muted bodywork, and race-ready fitment, giving it a proper pro drift presence in the sim.
Whether you're chasing smoke, style, or clean tandem runs, the Toyota Supra A90 Public 4.0 is a fast, confidence-building drift platform with modern performance and plenty of character.