Why did Toyota go to BMW?

Why Toyota Teamed up With BMW for the New Supra
Toyota decided to collaborate with BMW for the new Supra for several reasons:
1. Engine Necessity: Customer surveys showed that an inline-six engine was a must for the new Supra, considering all four previous generations of the car had an inline-six. Toyota decided against developing its own straight-six, and the easiest way to obtain one was to ink a deal with BMW and use their 3.0-liter engine found in the Z4 M40i and the new M340i.
2. Business Move: Toyota’s decision to team up with BMW for the Supra/Z4 joint project was a business move that makes sense, considering the Supra won’t be a high-volume car.
3. Strengthening Bonds: BMW’s CEO is in favor of strengthening its ties with Toyota, and the partnership has resulted in a new BMW Z4 convertible and Toyota Supra sports coupe, which share the same platform and powertrains.
4. Lack of I-6 Engine: Although V-6s still abound in Toyota factories, it has no I-6 engine currently in production, while BMW has a nearly unbroken string of straight-six development and production since the 1930s, making it a suitable partner for the Supra’s inline-six engine.
5. Platform Collaboration: The collaboration between Toyota and BMW allowed for the joint development of architecture and components for a sports vehicle, as well as joint research and development of lightweight technologies.
In summary, Toyota teamed up with BMW for the new Supra primarily to secure an inline-six engine, make a sound business decision, and benefit from the strengths and expertise of BMW in the development of sports vehicles and engine technology.

Why did Toyota go to BMW for the Supra?

The new Supra would have to use it. But Toyota doesn’t build them anymore, and doing so, according to chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, would have needed not only an all-new engine design, but a whole engine plant. Not viable. So they needed a partner, and as far as straight sixes go, BMW is about the only option.

Does Toyota buy engines from BMW?

In addition, the BMW Group and Toyota Motor Europe entered into a contract in December last year, under which the BMW Group will supply highly efficient 1.6 litre and 2.0 litre diesel engines to Toyota Motor Europe starting in 2014.

When did Toyota start working with BMW?

December 2011
In December 2011…
…we announced that we had begun collaborative work with BMW Group, and in June last year in Germany BMW Group Chairman Norbert Reithofer and TMC President Akio Toyoda together announced the signing of a MoU by the two companies.

Did BMW help build the Supra?

The Toyota GR Supra (model code J29/DB or A90/A91 for marketing purposes) is a sports car produced by Toyota since 2019. The fifth-generation Supra, the GR Supra was sold under and developed by Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) brand in collaboration with BMW.

Why didn t Toyota build the Supra?

TL:DR – Toyota valued the Supra name and heritage and (relatively minor) profit potential enough to invest some money, but not enough to commit the loads of money and other resources to make the best, most pure Supra that it could create on its own.

What Toyota car is made by BMW?

And I think it is the most interesting car Toyota make because it’s actually made by BMW see Under the Skin it’s actually a BMW Z4. And the two cars are actually made side by side in the same Factory

Why did Toyota use BMW engine?

By using a BMW engine they saved millions of dollars on research and development. Toyota does not Currently have a rear wheel drive performance platform. To create this would be extremely expensive and the Supra is a low production vehicle.

Which Toyotas use BMW engines?

Powertrains. The Supra is powered by two BMW-sourced engine options: a turbocharged B48 2.0-litre inline-four or a turbocharged B58 3.0-litre inline-six. The 2.0-litre engine was initially offered in Japan, select Asian countries and Europe; the United States received the engine in 2020 for the 2021 model year.

Why is a Supra illegal?

The Supra was never illegal. There was chronic vehicle issues that caused the NHTSA to ban the vehicle. It was not illegal ever. The chronic reliability issues caused bad sales that resulted in the vehicle being discontinued in the United States in 1998.

Which Toyota uses BMW engine?

Supra
Powertrains. The Supra is powered by two BMW-sourced engine options: a turbocharged B48 2.0-litre inline-four or a turbocharged B58 3.0-litre inline-six. The 2.0-litre engine was initially offered in Japan, select Asian countries and Europe; the United States received the engine in 2020 for the 2021 model year.