Toyota Supra
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From the Celica Supra of 1978 to the modern A90, the Supra name has anchored Toyota's sport coupe lineup for over four decades.
The Toyota Supra is a sport coupe that has been produced across five generations from 1978 to the present (with hiatus from 2002-2018). The Supra began as a more powerful variant of the Celica, then split off as a separate model with the A60 (1981-1986). The MK3 (A70, 1986-1992), MK4 (A80, 1993-2002), and MK5 (A90, 2019+) generations defined the Supra as a serious performance car. The MK4 (A80) Supra is the most legendary variant. Twin-turbocharged 2JZ-GTE inline six (in turbo trim), 320 horsepower factory rating but a famously over-engineered block capable of 800+ horsepower on stock internals. The Toyota A80 Supra Turbo is one of the most modified Japanese cars in history, becoming a foundational platform for tuner culture and drag racing. The car's role in the Fast and Furious franchise (the original 1994 Supra Turbo) added cultural significance. The MK5 (A90) Supra is the modern variant. Built on a BMW Z4 platform with BMW B58 inline-six, the A90 Supra represents Toyota return to the sport coupe segment after a 17-year hiatus. The car has been polarizing among purists who prefer the original A80 Supra heritage, but reviews praise the chassis dynamics and the engine character. On WhipJury, Supra submissions are particularly active. A80 Supra Turbo cars (especially clean factory examples) reliably top voting. A90 Supra cars are growing in presence as the model ages. Generational comparisons (A80 vs A90 vs MK3) are common in the community.
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Generations
A40/A50 (1978-1981). Originally Celica Supra. Available with various inline-six engines.
A60 (1981-1986). Separate Supra model. 5M-GE inline-six. Classic styling.
A70 / MK3 (1986-1992). Major redesign. 7M-GE and 7M-GTE engines. Better handling than predecessors.
A80 / MK4 (1993-2002). The legendary generation. 2JZ-GE (naturally aspirated) or 2JZ-GTE (twin-turbo) engines. Cultural icon.
A90 / MK5 (2019+). Modern Supra. BMW Z4 platform shared. BMW B58 inline-six (3.0 liter, around 382 horsepower in current trim).
The 2JZ-GTE legacy
The MK4 Supra Turbo's 2JZ-GTE is the source of much of the model's cultural cachet. The engine handles 600+ horsepower on stock internals with proper supporting modifications, has been swapped into countless other chassis (Lexus IS300, Nissan 240SX, BMW E36, even pickup trucks), and has produced over 1,500 horsepower in extreme drag racing applications. The 2JZ-GTE alone made the A80 Supra a cult classic.
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Both A80 and A90 generations are well-represented. A80 Turbo examples (especially clean stock cars) command attention. A90 Supras are increasingly common as the model ages into the used market. MK3 and MK4 generation comparisons are popular in community discussions.
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