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1986.02 : Toyota MA70 Supra was introduced in Japan. The Supra line-up
includes the 7M-GTEU 3.0 liter L6-DOHC turbocharged engine that makes 230
horsepower and 33.0kg-m of torque, the 1G-GTEU 2.0 liter L-6 DOHC twin
turbocharged engine that makes 185 horsepower and 24.5kg-m of torque, the
1G-GEU 2.0 liter DOHC engine that makes 140 horsepower and 16.5kg-m of
torque, and 1G-EU 2.0 liter L-6 SOHC engine that makes 105 horsepower and
16.0kg-m of torque. And the Supra adopted double wishbone suspension.
1986.06 : upra Aero-Top model that has detachable roof was introduced to
the DOHC model.
1987.01 : Supra 3.0GT Limited was introduced. The Supra 3.0GT Limited
adopeds wide body and 5 speed manual transmission. The 1G-GEU engine has
been improved, and makes 17.6kg-m of torque.
1988.01 : Supra Black Limited is a based on the GT twinturbo featuring
exclusive black metallic color, power seats, LSD, and yellow bulb headlights.
1988.08 : There were some minor changes including mild facelift. All 3.0
liter models adopted a wide body. Limited edition Supra 3.0GT turbo-A was
introduced. The 7M-GTEU engine provides 270 horsepower by improving the
turbine and intercooler. Moreover, the 3.0GT turbo-A was equipped with
leather sports seats.
1989.01 : Black Supra GT twinturbo is based on the GT twinturbo featuring
a rear spoiler, LSD, a MOMO steering wheel, and a car audio with 6 speakers.
1989.08 : Supra 3.0 GT turbo S was added to the 3.0liter engine line. And
Supra adopted a wide body. The 1G DOHC engine line has been improved, the
1G-GTEU makes 210 horsepower and 28.0kg-m of torque, the 1G-GEU makes 150
horsepower and 18.6kg-m of torque.
1990.08 : Toyota Supra 2.5GT twinturbo and 2.5GT twinturbo-R were introduced
instead of the 3.0 GT line. Toyota Supra 2.5GT twinturbo is powered by
1JZ-GTE 2.5 liter L-6 DOHC turbocharged engine that makes 280 horsepower
and 37.0kg-m of torque. Toyota Supra 2.5GT twinturbo-R features including
RECARO seats, BILSTEIN shock absorbers, Torsen LSD, a MOMO steering wheel
and shift knob, and special alloy wheels.
1993.05 : Toyota announced the release of the brand new JZA80 Supra in
Japan. JZA80 Toyota Supra line-up includes RZ with a 2JZ-GTE engine that
makes 280 horsepower and a choice of 6 speed manual transmission or 4 speed
automatic transmission, GZ with a 2JZ-GTE engine that makes 280 horsepower
and 4 speed automatic transmission, and SZ with a 2JZ-GE engine that makes
225 horsepower and a choice of 5 speed manual transmission or 4 speed automatic
transmission. Toyota Supura RZ adopts BILSTEIN shock absorbers and GETRAG
6 speed manual transmission. The SZ and GZ automatic model is also available
with the aero-top roof model.
1994.8 : The turbo model adopted 17 inches alloy wheels and brakes. Toyota
Supra SZ adopted the BILSTEIN shock absorbers, ABS, Torsen LSD, and a rear
spoiler. The SZ-R was added.
1995.05 : Toyota Supura RZ-S was added to the Supra RZ line. The RZ adopted
the rear spoiler.
1996.4 : There were some minor changes including mild facelift. The SZ-R
adopted a 6-speed manual transmission. The 17 inches brake model is fitted
with the Sports ABS. Cooling performance of the 2JZ-GTE engine has been
improved by using the aluminum radiator. ABS and driver and passenger airbags
adds to passenger safety.
1997.8 : The 2JZ-GET 3.0-liter turbocharged engine adopted the BEAMS (Breakthrough
Engine with Advanced Mechanism System) engine with VVT-i (Variable Valve
Timing-intelligent), and that produces 280 horsepower and 46kg-m of torque.
Toyota Supra RZ and SZ-R were fitted with a newly developed shock absorber
REAS (Relative Absorber System). Toyota Supra RZ-S AT model adopted the
ECT-i 4 speed automatic transmission with flex-rock-up. All models employs
the GOA safety body.
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