How do the 2020 Toyota GR Supra, 2019 Subaru STI S209 and 2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition stack up?
Car Comparison: Toyota GR Supra, Subaru STI and Lexus RC F
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2020 Toyota GR Supra | $53,990 MSRP as driven
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The Supra returns after a two-decade absence, through a collaboration with BMW.
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As you might expect, handling is both nimble and stable. The Supra is just a tick behind the Lexus RC F Track Edition to 60 miles an hour, taking 4.1 seconds, according to Toyota.
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It’s easy to go fast in, with an automatic transmission. With performance as its main mission, interior space is at a premium.
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2019 Subaru STI S209 | $63,995 MSRP as driven
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Mash the gas, wait for the turbo to spool up and then hold on for dear life .
(don’t forget to shift gears – it’s a good old-fashioned manual)
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The car’s somewhat unpredictable and boorish behavior is part of the appeal.
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The car’s appearance is a matter of taste, but it certainly stands out, with its array of vents and air deflectors, including a colossal rear wing.
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The S209 is actually 1.7 inches wider than a standard WRX STI.
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All of this commands a serious premium over a standard STI, which stickers for $36,995. While only 209 will be made, Subaru’s website says it’s still taking reservations for the car, and cars.com lists several for sale.
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2020 Lexus RC F Track Edition | $102,085 MSRP as driven
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This bad-boy Lexus features a snorty, rumbly V8 engine, and a carbon fiber hood and roof.
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Unlike most of the luxury brand’s offerings, the ride is especially stiff, since it’s a performance machine. Like the Supra, this is an automatic transmission car.
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Lexus claims a 0-60 miles per hour time of 3.96 seconds. The car’s styling, notably the rear wing and the red interior, might be a bit much for those willing to drop six figures on a car.
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