What is the Supra?
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Toyota's Supra is a sports car model. Here are the detailed introductions: 1. Configuration: The new-generation Supra features a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout as a two-door sports car. Its long engine hood not only follows the design of the first four generations but also echoes the characteristics of the Toyota 2000GT. Combined with a shorter wheelbase, it achieves excellent aerodynamic effects while maintaining a lower center of gravity and a 50:50 weight distribution. 2. History: In 1978, the first-generation Toyota Supra was born. However, at that time, the Supra did not exist as an independent model series but was named Celica Supra, with the internal code A40. It adopted a front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, equipped with three different inline-six-cylinder engines: 2.0L, 2.6L, and 2.8L, with maximum power ranging from 111Ps to 125Ps, paired with a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. The second-generation Supra was still introduced in 1981 as part of the Celica series, with the internal code A60, featuring a 2.0L or 2.8L inline-six-cylinder engine, with maximum power ranging from 126Ps to 181Ps, and the transmission remained a 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual. Unlike the first generation, the second-generation Supra adopted the then-popular pop-up headlight design, giving it a very European-American style. In 1986, with the launch of the third-generation Supra, internal code A70, the Supra completely separated from the Celica series and became an independent model. At its launch, it was equipped with an upgraded 3.0L inline-six-cylinder engine, with a maximum power of 203Ps. A year later, a 3.0T turbocharged engine was introduced into the Supra lineup, boosting the maximum power to 235Ps with the help of the turbocharger. Starting in 1990, a 2.5T twin-turbocharged engine was offered in the Japanese market, increasing the maximum power to 280Ps, surpassing the 3.0T turbocharged engine used in overseas markets. The third-generation Supra holds a milestone significance for the entire series, not only becoming an independent model but also introducing turbocharged engines in terms of power.
The Supra is a legendary sports car produced by Toyota, and I love to think of it as the dream companion in my garage. It originated in 1978, initially spun off from the Celica series, and gradually evolved into an independent sports car brand. What fascinates me the most is the fourth-generation Supra, commonly known as the A80, equipped with that iconic 2JZ twin-turbo straight-six engine—a legend in the tuning world. It easily pushes horsepower beyond 500, tearing through scenes in *The Fast and the Furious* movies, igniting pure adrenaline. The fifth generation made a comeback in 2019, sharing a platform with the BMW Z4 and powered by a B58 3.0-liter turbocharged engine, accelerating 0-60 mph in just 4.1 seconds—blending modern comfort with track-day thrills. As a classic JDM icon, it not only holds its value well but can also fetch sky-high prices in the used car market. No wonder I spend all day scrolling through tuning forums, dreaming of saving up to own one.
