While the physical SEMA show will not take place in 2020, Toyota is still pulling out the stops to impress car fans with its one-off Supra GR Sport Top build for the online-only SEMA360 event.

The first episode in a series of videos on YouTube showcases the start of Toyota USA’s Supra GR Sport Top build for SEMA360. As we all know, one of the iconic features of the Mk4 Toyota Supra was the Targa top, made famous in Fast & Furious of course…

Thus far, the only glimpses we’ve seen of the new Supra GR Sport Top are drawings on a screen, but we’re hopeful of its outcome.

According to Toyota, the roof latches release electronically via remote control, while the whole assembly comes away in two pieces and IS stored in the boot. With the loss of rigidity from adding a Targa roof, some additional under-body strengthening will be needed.

Alongside the addition of the Targa roof, the Supra GR will also be given a full aero kit and Mk4 Supra-inspired spoiler that featured on the Supra GR Heritage Edition. That car also got a helping hand when it came to performance, with power being boosted to 500bhp. On this occasion, though, it looks as if power will remain factory specification.

As we all know, the BMW Z4 and Toyota Supra GR share pretty much everything. If the Z4 can live happily as a convertible, will Toyota decided to make this into a production run of cars in the future?

You can watch the first episode below. You can also check out SEMA 2019 highlights here.

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The Brabus Rocket 900 is based on the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4Matic+ but receives 888bhp and 922lb ft of torque!

Limited to just 10 models, the Brabus Rocket 900 is one of the most outlandish cars to be unveiled in 2020. The increase in power to 888bhp and 922lb ft of torque has been achieved by increasing the engine’s capacity from a 4.0-litre biturbo V8 to a 4.5-litre biturbo V8 via a new crankshaft, larger, forged pistons and stronger billet conrods. It also gets new turbos, a carbon fibre air intake, an improved fuel system, new performance exhaust and an ECU remap.

This now means that the MCT 9-speed automatic-equipped Brabus Rocket 900, alongside the AWD system, can complete 0-62mph in just 2.8 seconds and goes on to reach 186mph in just 23.9 seconds. The top speed has been limited though, to 205mph… this is due to the tyres.

The standard suspension has been recalibrated and allows for a 25mm drop. You also get carbon ceramic brakes.

As you can see from the photos, the engine isn’t the only area to receive an upgrade, with a new carbon fibre widebody kit also being used to allow for a wider staggered 21/22 inch Monoblock Z wheels. Brabus says the bodykit was designed in a wind tunnel to ensure greater aerodynamics.

Inside you’ll find various touches to Brabus including a crest coat of arms dotted about.

Want one? Well, there’s only 10 examples being built and you’ll also need the tidy sum of about £390,000…

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