Introduced in 1979 as a top-line Celica, the Toyota Supra became a separate model line in 1986 and offered a turbocharged engine option a year later. Today's Supra debuted in 1993, and it marked a major change in philosophy from that of its ...
Introduced in 1979 as a top-line Celica, the Toyota Supra became a separate model line in 1986 and offered a turbocharged engine option a year later. Today's Supra debuted in 1993, and it marked a major change in philosophy from that of its predecessor: luxury gave way to ultimate performance. Horsepower went up, and weight reduction measures went about as far as they could go, including hollow carpet fibers and a hollow rear spoiler. The Supra Turbo is capable of sub-five-second 0-60 mph times and its top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph. As the new-car market has changed, the Supra's primary competitors from Nissan and Mazda have disappeared from the U.S. The 1998 Supra features added power for the non-turbo trim.
