history

In 1982 the second generation of the Celica Supra is introduced. This time around they concentrated on the car's performance and handling. It now had a 2.8-liter DOHC (dual-overhead-cam) 6-cylinder that produced 145 horsepower. It also visually separated the Celica with its restyled front and disappearing headlamps, a long power bulge hood and a slit grill with integrated driving lights. Additional styling included wheel flares, roof-mounted spoiler, and exterior paint schemes. The Supra was also equipped with four disc brakes and an independent rear suspension.

The 2000GT was first introduced to the public as a prototype in the 1965 Tokyo Motor Show. It was later released to the public in 1967. The 2000GT became the predecessor to the Celica Supra. This car featured a 2.0 Litre inline 6-cylinder, SOHC (single-overhead-cam) engine that produced 150 horsepower. The 2000GT came to be thanks to a collaboration of Toyota and Yamaha.

In 1979, the first Celica Supra was introduced in America. The Celica Supra was basically a Celica whose chassis was lengthened 5.1 inches. The Supra upgrade replaced the Celica's 4-cylinder with a 2.6 Litre SOHC inline 6-cylinder. It also replaced the Celica's solid rear axle with a four-link rear suspension with coil springs, lateral track bar and stabilizer bar. To make it look different from the Celica, the Supra had a longer wheelbase, a wide "B" pillar, a unique grill that was styled after the 2000GT, and the Supra badging was added.

In 1986.5 the Supra and Celica officially separated. The Celica became a front wheel drive sport economy car, while the Supra evolved into a true, rear-wheel drive, sports car. The Supra was introduced with a 3.0 litre inline 6-cylinder engine producing 200 horsepower. The Supra became the showcase for Toyota technology. 1987 was the first year that the Supra offered a turbo. The car was dubbed or called the Supra Turbo. This high-performance car featured a turbocharger and an intercooled inline 6-cylinder engine that produced and incredible 232 horsepower. This was also the first year that ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) became available. From 1987 to 1992, not much of the Supra changed except for subtle changes to the rear lights and front bumper.

In 1993, the fourth generation Supra was introduced with the choice of two powerful engines both the turbo and naturally aspirated engines. The new Supra became a true sports car. The new non-turbo engine is a 24-valve inline 6-cylinder developing 220 horsepower. This is incredible considering that it's almost as much as the turbocharged third generation Supra. The new turbo model featured twin sequential turbochargers and an air-to-air intercooler that produces a whopping 280 horsepower.