What was the year of the Toyota Supra?
Before we drive the upcoming Toyota Supra, here’s our 30,000-mile test from 1983. Here we are at the beginning of the end for our 30,000-mile Supra, king of the hill of Toyota’s Celica line and a car that quickly installed itself as a legend around this office.
Are there any mechanical problems with the Toyota Supra?
The few problems were all taken care of under warranty. The only mechanical problem of substance was this: The Supra, as a particularly agile and confidence-inspiring GT car, invites hard driving. Being glad to oblige, we indulged in extremely heavy applications of acceleration, cornering, and braking.
What was the acceleration time of a 1981 Toyota Supra?
Because of the change in engine and transmission a new chassis code of MA47 was given to the 1981 model. Performance figures for this model include a 0–97 km/h (60 mph) acceleration time of 10.24 seconds and a 1/4-mile time of 17.5 seconds at a speed of 125 km/h (77.7 mph).
What was the last year Toyota Supra had an 8 track tape player?
This also marked the last year that an 8-track tape player was offered in any Supra. The Celica XX (pronounced as “double X”) is the Japanese market name of the first generation of the Celica Supra. It was offered in Japan during the years 1978–1981, and was redesigned in 1981.
Fortunately, Toyota is not known for being content with playing on the second team. For the 1987 model year, Toyota has made the jump to the sports-coupe big leagues by fitting an intercooled turbocharger to the Supra’s in-line six.
What’s the top speed of a Toyota Supra?
The Corvette may be a tick or two faster, but the Supra can easily hold its own against such worthy competitors as the RX-7 Turbo. Given enough road, the Supra Turbo will climb to a top speed of 145 mph. (An impressive figure, though far less than Toyota’s claimed 156 mph.)
How is the inside of a Toyota Supra Turbo?
Inside, the Supra Turbo is handsome, inviting, and thoughtfully laid out. The dashboard is graced by a gorgeous bank of large, clear analog gauges, similar to the layout introduced last year. The Turbo’s most significant change is the substitution of a boost gauge for the voltmeter.
What kind of brakes does a Toyota Supra have?
For the 1987 model year, Toyota has made the jump to the sports-coupe big leagues by fitting an intercooled turbocharger to the Supra’s in-line six. In addition, Toyota now offers anti-lock brakes as an extra-cost option on both normally aspirated and turbocharged Supras.
How much does a 1983 Toyota Celica Supra cost?
**Figure based on a stock 1983 Toyota Celica Supra Mk II valued at $10,200 with OH rates with $100/300K liability/UM/UIM limits. Actual costs vary depending on the coverage selected, vehicle condition, state and other factors.