Built for the Next Generation

Vehicle Features Adam Gordon

Built for the Next Generation

Leopold Barrit - 1995 Toyota Supra
Photography by Minh Truong (@itsminhty)

The Toyota Supra has always been more than just another sports car. For some, it’s an icon of speed and performance; for others, it’s a cultural legend. For Leopold Barrit, his 1995 Toyota Supra represents both—but also something deeper.

This particular Supra didn’t begin life as a high-horsepower build. For nearly two decades, it served as a daily driver for Leopold’s mother-in-law, accumulating more than 200,000 miles along the way. As The Fast and the Furious elevated the MkIV Supra into automotive legend status, the car began attracting offers from strangers eager to buy it. Eventually, practicality won out, and she decided it was time to let it go. That was when Leopold stepped

The car was appraised at $17,000, and Leopold simply turned to his wife and said, “Write her the check.” That moment became the starting point for a 12-year transformation that would turn the once-stock Supra into the machine it is today.

From the beginning, the goal was clear: create a Supra that stood apart from the norm. Under the hood sits a 3.4L Brian Crower stroker 2JZ-GTE VVTi engine producing an astonishing 1,100 horsepower at the wheels. A custom twin-turbo setup featuring BorgWarner 7163 EFR turbos, paired with Turbosmart blow-off valves and internal wastegates, delivers seamless power while maintaining drivability.

The engine bay itself feels more like a showcase than a traditional performance setup. Titanium piping with intricate pie cuts complements custom Hypertune cam covers and intake components, while modern additions such as a PDM system and drive-by-wire throttle help blend old-school Supra performance with modern technology.

Leopold also wanted the Supra’s exterior to match its performance capabilities. The body combines elements from two Varis aero kits, including Solid & Joker bumpers and side skirts, Ridox widebody fenders, and a carbon fiber GT wing. A Varis carbon cooling hood and extensive carbon accents complete the aggressive styling, while a Military Olive Green protective wrap preserves the finish underneath.

The Supra rides on Yokohama Advan RZ-DF2 wheels wrapped in Toyo Tires R888R rubber, helping put the car’s four-digit power output to the pavement. Behind the wheels sits a Brembo GT-S braking system designed to match the build’s performance demands.

Inside, the cabin continues the same level of detail. Leopold sourced rare Recaro SP-JJ Tomcat seats finished in Kevlar Yellow—one of only 150 pairs ever produced. To maintain continuity, the rear seats were upholstered in matching material. Carbon fiber dash panels, a custom gauge cluster, and a ProEFI Logger display modernize the cockpit while still preserving a distinctly period-correct atmosphere.

The audio system was also carefully considered, featuring an Alpine iLX-507 head unit, Focal Flax Evo speakers, and a JL Audio subwoofer integrated into a custom trunk enclosure.

Over the past year, the Supra has become a fixture on the show circuit, earning multiple awards and even appearing at SEMA. But beyond the accolades, the car represents something more personal. Leopold’s son is now 15 years old, and every step of the build process has been done with him in mind. One day, this Supra will become his—ensuring the story behind the car continues into the next generation.

ESSENTIALS

Vehicle: 1995 Toyota Supra
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Horsepower: 1,100 whp
Club: Team GarageLife

SOCIAL
IG: @2jzpwer

ENGINE

Diamond Racing pistons
Brian Crower (H-beam ProH rods, 3.4L stroker billet crank, 272 cams)
Real Street billet caps
Ferrea titanium valvetrain
OCD Works cylinder head
BorgWarner 7163 EFR turbos (2)
Turbosmart (Gen-V internal wastegates (2), Kompact dual port)
ARP studs
Hypertune (intake w/ Bosch 82mm DBW, billet cam covers, billet fuel rail)
Fuel Injector Clinic 2150cc injectors
Radium Engineering E85/91 fuel pump
Hardtune Motorsports exhaust manifold
Koyorad radiator
ETS 5-inch front-mount intercooler
Prospeed Autosports dual 11-inch Spal fans w/ PWM
Titan Motorsports 170 amp alternator
Hi Boost Motorsports custom harness
Kaizen Motorsports PDM
XRP hoses w/ Hydroflow clamshell clamps
Powerhouse Racing (power steering reservoir, pulley, oil relocation)
ATI Racing damper

EXHAUST

Tanabe Medallion Touring exhaust

DRIVETRAIN

Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed transmission
Tilton ST-246 HD clutch
OS Giken 1.5-way LSD

WHEELS / TIRES / BRAKES

Yokohama RZ-DF2 wheels - 19x10.5 +30 (f), 19x10.5 +15 (r)
Toyo Tires R888R tires - 265/30R19 (f), 285/35R19 (r)
Brembo (GT-S 6-piston front calipers, 4-piston rear calipers, 380mm rotors, FM1000 pads)

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION

KW V3 coilovers
4-way air cups

EXTERIOR

Varis (Solid & Joker front bumper, Solid & Joker rear bumper, Solid & Joker side skirts w/ carbon fiber extensions, Ridox front and rear fenders, carbon fiber cooling hood, GT 160mm carbon fiber wing, carbon fiber canards)
Morimoto (M LED 2.0 projectors, 2 stroke LEDs)
PIAA DRLs
Titanium Works (badges, license plate holder, VIN plate, cam gear bolt, radiator mounts)
Military Olive Green PPF vinyl

INTERIOR

Recaro (SP-JJ Yellow Kevlar Tomcat seats, Yellow Kevlar reupholstered rear seats, seat rails)
Intertek carbon fiber dash panels
Max Orido x Nardi steering wheel
WorksBell Rapfix II hub
Custom gauges w/ yellow tachometer
ProEFI (128 ECU, Logger)
Custom trunk enclosure

AUDIO / MOBILE ELECTRONICS

Alpine iLX-507 head unit
Focal (Flax Evo PS 165 FXE 6.5-inch speakers, FPX 5.1200 5-channel amp)
JL 10TW3 subwoofer