It’s not often that a manufacturer throws in a curveball mid-way through a car’s lifecycle. But that’s just what has happened with Toyota’s Supra. When the famous nameplate was revived onto the most recent car – which happened to share many components with BMW’s Z4 – it was offered only with the option of an automatic gearbox. However, due to overwhelming public demand, it has now equipped the Supra with a six-speed manual for a more involving driving experience.

It’s no ‘off the shelf’ job, either. Toyota has created a dedicated gearbox bespoke to the Supra,