The second generation (A60, 1982–1986) brought the iconic pop-up headlights and more aggressive, angular styling. It was in this era that the car truly began to find its performance footing, winning Motor Trend’s Import Car of the Year award. The A70: A New Identity
: The 1987 model featured the 7M-GTE engine, making it one of the first Supra turbos to enter the world stage. The second generation (A60, 1982–1986) brought the iconic
The fourth generation ( A80 , 1993–2002) is arguably the most famous sports car of the 1990s. Its fame rests largely on the engine, a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six known for being "over-engineered" with a cast-iron block and forged internals. The fourth generation ( A80 , 1993–2002) is
In 1986, the Supra officially broke away from the Celica line to become its own model: the . This generation introduced several firsts that would define the Supra's future, including: This generation introduced several firsts that would define
The "Supra" name debuted in 1978 as the (A40/A50), essentially a longer-wheelbase version of the standard Celica liftback designed to house a smooth inline-six engine. It was a luxury-oriented competitor to Datsun's Z-cars, featuring the world’s first built-in navigation system in the Japanese market.
While officially rated at 321 horsepower for the U.S. market, this engine became a tuning legend because it could handle over 1,000 horsepower with relatively simple internal modifications. Its role as the hero car in the original Fast & Furious film and its dominance in games like Gran Turismo cemented its status as a pop culture superstar. The Modern Era: The BMW Collaboration (A90) Toyota Supra Model Timeline
: It debuted the Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension (TEMS) , allowing drivers to adjust ride quality on the fly. The Legend: A80 and the 2JZ