For a car that started out as a trim package for the compact sporty 1979 Celica the Toyota Supra has come a long way. Since its inception the Supra has been powered by an inline, or straight six-cylinder engine. As it matured, not only did its displacement and horsepower increase, but many new technological advancements were added. Finally, in 1986 the Celica Supra was completely redesigned and emerged as THE Supra, Toyota’s premiere high-performance sports GT coupe. Shortly thereafter turbo power and anti-lock brakes became available, as did several other safety and performance oriented features.
In planning for its newest Supra, Toyota’s product planners and engineers got together with several groups of automotive journalists and asked them penetrating questions concerning what they expected, desired and required in a modern high-performance sports car. The results of these interactive sessions had to be modified by the practical limitations of design, engineering and cost considerations, but the outcome of that positive information interchange is the 1993 Supra. Using the same basic 3.0 liter, six cylinder, twin cam, inline engine as its deluxe Lexus 300 cousins the Supra can be had with or without a Turbo. Being realistic by nature, I opted for the normally-aspirated (non-turbo) which is powerful enough (220 hp) for most street-driving sports car enthusiasts.
APPEARANCE: The new fourth generation Supra reflects Toyota’s styling innovation with its clean flowing contemporary lines. From its rounded front to its wrap-around rear it is all-new, with unusually wide headlight and taillight arrangements, low broad front air-intake, side sculptured rear brake cooling ducts, flag-style mirrors, well-rounded cabin area, and large wheel arches displaying five-spoke alloy wheels shod with Goodyear Eagle GS-C speed-rated tires. It has the look of power!
| Chassis | |
| Brakes F/R: | ABS, vented disc/vented disc |
| Tires F-R: | 255/35 – 285/30 ZR19 |
| Engine | |
| Type: | Inline-6, Turbocharged |
| Displacement cu in (cc): | 183 (2997) |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: | 544(400) / 6800 |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: | n.a. |
| Redline at RPM: | 7770 |
| Exterior | |
| Length × Width × Height in: | n.a. |
| Weight lb (kg): | 3601 (1635) |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration 0-62 mph s: | 4.3 |
| Top Speed mph (km/h): | 185 (298) |
| Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): | n.a. |
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