Toyota Supra is a legendary Japanese sports coupe. The last generation with the A80 index left the assembly line in 2002 and was remembered for its striking design, classic layout, unusual interior resembling a fighter cockpit, and most importantly, a powerful engine, perfect for further improvements. And now, 17 years later, the manufacturer has announced a new generation with the A90 index. It is worth noting that, in fact, the car cannot be called a completely Japanese development. In fact, this is a redesigned German roadster BMW Z4. Although the appearance of the new Supra betrays its origins, Japanese designers have introduced many unique features. The front end is completely different from the original model. It has much more elongated headlights with six rectangular sections of focusing elements. Instead of the branded nostrils of the radiator grille, large air intakes are located on the bumper, covered with black horizontal fins. The stern received an upturned edge of the trunk lid, brake lights flowing down the rear bumper and two massive exhaust pipes.
Dimensions
Toyota Supra is a two-seater premium sports coupe. Its overall dimensions are: length 4379 mm, width 1854 mm, height 1292 mm, and the wheelbase is 2470 mm. It is worth noting that the chassis of the sports car has undergone quite a few changes. It received more aggressive settings, anti-roll bars with an increased section, as well as modified levers with relocated attachment points to the subframe. Unique springs and adaptive dampers are installed around the circle, capable of changing their characteristics, depending on the selected operating mode. The layout itself remains the same. There are McPherson struts at the front, and a five-link architecture at the rear.
It is worth noting that, despite the sporty character, the new Supra has a relatively roomy trunk. Coupe can take up to 290 liters of luggage.
Specifications
Models in only one version will be supplied to the domestic market. Under the hood of the Toyota Supra for Russia, an in-line petrol three-liter turbocharged six from BMW will be installed. Thanks to two turbochargers, a proprietary variable valve timing system and direct fuel supply, it develops 340 horsepower from 5000 to 6500 rpm and 500 Nm of torque in the range of 1600-4500 crankshaft revolutions per minute. The transmission is an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF, which transmits torque exclusively to the rear axle wheels. Moreover, the rear axle is equipped with an active differential capable of transmitting up to 100% of traction to a single wheel. As a result, the Supra's acceleration to 100 km / h takes only 4.1 seconds, and the maximum speed is electronically limited at around 250 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption, with a calm driving style, will be about 7.5 liters of high-octane gasoline for every 100 kilometers in the combined cycle.
equipment
Depending on the version, the Toyota Supra is equipped with sports bucket seats with integrated headrests, a multifunction steering wheel, an electronic digital control panel, an air conditioning system with two operating zones, launch control, LED headlights, parking aids, an electronic handbrake, a multimedia system with navigation, as well as radar cruise control, capable of keeping a distance behind the car.
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In our review new Toyota Supra 2019-2020 you will find out the configuration and price of the car, its technical characteristics, as well as find photos of the sports coupe and video test drives, but for now a short digression about the appearance of the model.
The 5th generation Toyota Supra with the A90 index made its debut on January 14, 2019 at the Detroit International Auto Show. The development of the model lasted for several years, and colleagues from BMW actively helped the Japanese in creating the coupe. In fact, the new model is a direct relative of the Bavarian roadster Z4 (G29).
The manufacturer refers to the fifth generation car as the GR Supra, where "GR" is an abbreviation for "Gazoo Racing" (the sports division of the Japanese brand). The start of coupe sales in Europe is scheduled for the summer, and by the end of 2019, Toyota Supra will also reach Russian dealers of the brand. The price is announced so far only for the United States - from $49,990.
Specifications
The new body of the Toyota Supra 2019 is largely unified with the BMW Z4, although the Japanese themselves prefer not to talk about it. The model is built with an aluminum and steel chassis, which is 2.5 times more torsionally rigid than the GT86 junior coupe platform.
The car has retained the classic rear-wheel drive layout with the engine located in front, and the suspension scheme here is used typically racing. MacPherson strut front and five-link rear. Plus, the equipment list includes adaptive dampers and an active differential.
The latter distributes torque between the right and left drive wheels in the range from 0 to 100%, focusing on current road conditions. As conceived by Toyota engineers, such a solution is designed to provide "an uncompromising character of handling."
In length, width and height, the new Toyota GR Supra 2019 reaches 4,380, 1,865 and 1,295 mm, respectively, and the wheelbase is 2,470 mm. The curb weight of the two-door varies from 1,410 to 1,520 kg, while the developers managed to achieve an ideal weight distribution along the axes (50:50).
The line of power units for the Supra consists entirely of Bavarian engines that are equipped with Zet 4, and the Japanese borrowed the engines "as is", that is, they did not change their performance, although the settings of the control electronics and the exhaust sound were still tweaked by testing the sports car on the legendary Nürburgring track.
The 2019 Toyota Supra coupe in a new body can be ordered with a 2.0-liter turbo four, available in two boost options. Such an engine develops either 197 hp. (320 Nm), or 258 forces (400 Nm), and so far both engines have been announced only for the Japanese market.
In the markets of the USA and Europe for a sports car, there is no alternative 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. Its performance is 340 "horses" and 500 Nm of torque. All of these engines are combined with an eight-band automatic transmission that transmits traction to the rear axle wheels.
It is noteworthy that in terms of acceleration from zero to hundreds, the new Toyota GR Supra turned out to be somewhat faster than the “Bavarian brother”. Versions with a 197 hp base engine. it takes 6.5 seconds (-0.1) to take this bar, and 5.2 seconds (-0.2) with a 258-strong bar. The top modification shoots up to 100 km / h in 4.3 s (- 0.2).
These figures are due to the lower weight, since there is a hard top, while the Z4 roadster has a mechanism for transforming the roof. The maximum speed of all versions of the Toyota Supra 2019 is electronically limited to 250 km / h, and four-piston Brembo brakes are responsible for safe stopping.
The list of electronic assistants of the model is represented by automatic switching of high beams to low beams, frontal collision warning with a pedestrian recognition system and automatic emergency braking, as well as a marking tracking function.
Photos of the new Toyota Supra 2019
Exterior
The new Toyota Supra 2019-2020 model year is made in a new “concentrated extreme” style, while in the guise of a fifth-generation sports car, not only the features of its predecessor can be traced, but also references to the legendary Toyota 2000GT.
Compared to the fourth-generation machine, the face of the novelty has changed the most. The car received a more aggressive front bumper with massive air intakes, as well as a bizarre headlight shape, on the sides of which there are stylish ventilation slots.
A key design element of the new Toyota GR Supra V is the long and squat bonnet, the center section of which is meant to resemble Formula One racing cars. Plus, a rear-mounted cabin, a sloping “Double Bubble” roof with a characteristic double curve and short overhangs contribute to the creation of a swift silhouette.
The two-door flaunts wide and well-defined “hips”, giving the model a resemblance to the Dodge Viper. At the stern, small narrow lanterns are neatly inscribed in the influx of the rear wings, on the sides of which, again, vertical ventilation slots flaunt. Plus, the sirloin is remembered by an integrated spoiler and a pair of round exhaust pipes.
By default, the car is equipped with 19-inch wheels wrapped in 255/35 and 275/35 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires front and rear, respectively, although in Japan the car can be ordered with more modest 17 or 18 inch wheels.
Salon
The design of the two-seater interior of the new 2019-2020 Toyota GR Supra model partially repeats that of the related BMW Z4. In particular, the “Japanese” has a similar architecture of the front panel and the same plump steering wheel with a selector washer on the central tunnel.
The interior of the sports car is trimmed with leather and Alcantara, while carbon fiber inserts are designed to add sophistication to it. At the top of the wide center console, the 8.8-inch infotainment tablet-shaped display draws attention to itself.
Plus, the car is equipped with a digital tidy, on which a large tachometer dial is drawn, while the top versions of the coupe can additionally boast of having a projection on the windshield.
In the cabin of the Toyota Supra 5, sports bucket seats are also installed, as a result of which the interior of the car turned out to be similar to the cockpit of a full-fledged racing car.
Video test drive Toyota GR Supra
Well, 17 years have passed since the release of the legendary . And so Toyota decided to revive its popular sports car, feeding the audience with rumors, concepts, etc. for 2 years. In 2019, a production car Toyota Supra was shown at the Detroit Auto Show and launched sales.
Without going into all the details, we will immediately tell the fans the main information. Most likely, this novelty will upset you in many ways, because there is a lot of borrowing from BMW. Fans do not like such moments, plus it is immediately clear that the car will not become as legendary as its predecessor.
Beauty outside
Remember the previous generation, at that time this appearance was driving the car industry crazy. The new car looks great, but it doesn't stand out from the competition. This is the first thing that reduces future potential to legendary.
At the front, a long hood reduced to long narrow LED lights with three main square lights. To the side of the lights of the Toyota Supra are small vertical air intakes aimed at the disc brakes. In the large bumper, everything is divided into three main air intakes with radiators behind them. Below is an aggressive splitter in the spirit of supercars.
On the side you can see the work of engineers on the cooling of technical units. Firstly, in front there is a gill for removing hot air from the engine compartment. Second, the bottom airflow flows over the aggressive punching, passing into a vertical air intake behind the door, directed towards the Toyota Supra's rear brake system. Above, the swelling of the wheel arch looks cool, the lines of which are reduced to a lantern.
In stock, the wheel arches are equipped with 19-inch 35-profile wheels of different widths. Front - 255 mm, rear - 275 mm. Excellent grip is provided by Michelin Pilot Super Sport sports tires.
The rear end is incredibly aggressive due to the narrow lamps, the outline of which continues on the side, forming a vertical air intake - the removal of hot air from the rear brakes. Between the headlights it is impossible not to notice the huge wing, combined with the trunk lid. At the bottom of the coupe bumper is a large plastic insert with a massive diffuser and two exhaust pipes.
In size, the Supra 2019 is shorter than its predecessor, although it has increased in other planes:
- length - 4379 mm;
- width - 1854 mm;
- height - 1292 mm;
- wheelbase - 2470 mm.
Nice salon
Naturally, the interior architecture has not been preserved, so many years have passed, the requirements of the market are completely different. Previously, all organs surrounded the driver, the passenger had no choice but to watch the road, this is no longer the case here.
The entire interior is sheathed in leather, and Alcantara inserts are used on the seats. Sports seats with bright lateral support are electrically adjustable, supplemented with heating, and this is already in the basic configuration. Seats 2.
Between the passengers of the Toyota Supra there is a wide tunnel equipped with two large cup holders. The tunnel is predominantly sheathed in leather, but carbon fiber is used closer to the dashboard. Music ports, a large gearshift selector, a multimedia system control washer and controls for vehicle behavior modes, turning off electronic assistants, etc. were concentrated there. Still, the modern world, the manual transmission was abandoned.
The coupé's pilot controls it via a 3-spoke leather steering wheel with cruise and music control buttons. Behind the wheel of the Supra, an electronic instrument panel was installed with an 8-inch display that mimics an analog tachometer gauge with an integrated speedometer.
The center console preaches a minimalist style - a 12.3-inch multimedia display that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfaces. There are also buttons for selecting radio stations and a separate climate control unit with a simple monitor, washers and buttons. Music used by JBL.
The trunk is a conditional niche for a couple of bags, because there are only 290 liters of volume. On the other hand, some hatchbacks have a lower rate.
Yes, the interior of the sports car has become much more ergonomic in comparison with its predecessor, but thereby lost style.
Specifications Toyota Supra 2019
If the design and interior is a controversial thing, someone likes it, someone does not, then many will not like the technical part. It is this part that puts a huge cross on the future reputation and legend of the car.
Engine
Let's start with the motor, 2JZ was previously installed, which, roughly speaking, is eternal and pleases its owners with reliability. This is one of the most popular motors among tuners, it is swapped into completely different cars.
Now installed here ATTENTION! BMW engine. Yes, yes, a new one has recently been released in which a 3-liter 6-cylinder turbo engine is installed B58 with direct injection. The Toyota Supra engine produces good performance - 340 horsepower and 500 units of torque. Why will this upset the fans? It's simple - not such a potential for tuning, far from such reliability. The manufacturer beautifully keeps silent that the warranty is enough, but the 2JZ is just popular due to the fact that it works after 20 years.
The numbers certainly turned out to be good, the coupe paired with a 10-speed ZF automatic at the start with Launch Control is gaining 100 km / h in 4.3 seconds. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h.
The manufacturer says that a turbocharged 4-cylinder engine and a hybrid version will appear later.
Running gear Toyota Supra A90
The car as a whole is built on the BMW Z4 platform, consisting of a front axle and a rear multi-link. Both axles are on adaptive shock absorbers with two stiffness modes. The anti-roll bars are smoother than the BMWs. In general, the manufacturer claims that the tuning was carried out mainly in the city, which is felt. The coupe enters the corners perfectly, for which it is worth saying thanks to the 50:50 weight distribution.
The drive is naturally rear with an active rear differential that distributes power to the wheels. This is not done for branded Japanese drifting, but for high-quality cornering on the track.
The car is stopped by 348 mm Brembo disc brakes ventilated around. Front uses 4 pistons, rear 2.
Price
in Europe, the sports car will sell for a minimum of $49,990. The expensive Premium trim will sell for $53,990. Many thought that the car would not enter the Russian market, but it can be bought from dealers for at least 5 534 000 rubles equipped with:
- leather interior;
- pad with wireless charging;
- voice-controlled multimedia;
- blind spot monitoring system;
- collision avoidance function;
- lane control;
- sign recognition;
- power seats with memory;
- keyless entry;
- heated seats;
- 2-zone cruise control;
- adaptive cruise control;
- adaptive suspension;
- LED optics with auto-correction.
Plus, the company released 1,500 Launch Edition models in exclusive colors and upholstery. This version costs from 55,250 dollars.
Conclusion: The new Toyota Supra 2019 does not claim to have the same performance as its predecessor. She will not achieve such success and such legend in the future, but if it is regarded as a new Japanese sports car, it is beautiful. Seriously, in fact there is nothing wrong with it, the filling from BMW is a matter of self-esteem, in fact the car is excellent.
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Car history
Such a modest-looking car has become an icon for connoisseurs of motor sports and just fans of fast cars. The appearance of the Supra was taken over from the Toyota Celica, but the body became longer and wider. Since 1986, the Supra has been separated from the Celica and has become an independent model.
Because of this, Toyota stopped using the Celica prefix, and the car was simply called the Supra. Since the vehicles are very similar, they are often confused. If the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Supra family were assembled at the Takhar enterprise, then the last option is at the Toyota city enterprise. The Supra has a connection with the Toyota 2000GT, from which the engine migrated.
The cars of the first 3 families were equipped with M-series power units from Toyota Crown and 2000GT. All generations had in-line 6-cylinder engines. The chassis had its own name under the code "A". Together with the name, Toyota developed their own logo for the Supra. Auto often became the hero of filming - the most popular "role" in the movie "Fast and the Furious".
However, the coupe was liked and popular even before the movie. He is well known all over the world and, of course, in America. Despite the fact that not many people drive right-hand drive cars in European countries, Supra has won fans there too.
They produced a model in the back of a coupe and targa. Supra in translation means "above", "above". Toyota Supra manufacturer - Japan. This article will describe the Toyota Supra price and characteristics of the car.
1st generation (1978-1981)
For the first time, the plate with the word Supra could be seen on the most powerful samples of the Toyota Celica. But already in 1978, the company decided to make a strong GT class car so that it could compete with its fellow countryman, the Datsun Z, which dominated the British markets. The new Celica Supra coupe received much more efficient 6-cylinder engines instead of the standard four used on the Celica. The Toyota Celica Supra Mk 1 coupe was produced from 1979 to 1981.
The debut Supra family was essentially based on the Toyota Celica Liftback, but the hero of our review was a little longer. The doors and aft area are similar to the Rear, but the bow stands out. It is important that the power unit of the Celica, which had 4 cylinders, was replaced with a power plant with 6 cylinders.
Initially, the Japanese company planned to assemble the model as a rival to the famous Datsun 240Z. Therefore, the 1979 Toyota Supra Mk I (the car entered the Japanese market in 1978) initially had a six-cylinder 2.6-liter 4M-E engine that developed 110 horsepower. It was a 12-valve SOHC with an in-line arrangement of cylinders.
It is noteworthy that it was the 2.6-liter 4M-E engine that became the first injection engine produced by Toyota. When 1981 came, the coupe got a 2.8-liter 5M-E engine, which already developed 116 horsepower and 197 Nm of torque. For the Japanese market, there was also a car with a 2.0-liter EC engine, and it was also possible to install an M-TEU turbo engine.
All subsequent 1st generation Supra variants were fitted with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. All boxes had overdrive. The Toyota Supra T series managed to retain the principle of the rear axle from Celica in the MA45 cars and the large F line in the MA46 and MA47 cars.
The coupe also had standard four disc brakes, a coil-spring rear suspension and an anti-roll bar. The front suspension was McPherson and stabilizer. Toyota Supra Mk I inside had power windows and central locking. The steering wheel is adjustable. On the "board" of instruments, information from the stereo speakers was displayed.
It also had an analog clock and a speed sensor for the power unit. By the middle of 1979, changes to the car for the United States market were largely cosmetic. The interior has a modified center console and a digital quartz clock.
The appearance was changed by the exterior mirrors, and light alloy rollers were already as a standard option. Moreover, it was possible to order special mud flaps, which were painted to match the body color. The rear of the coupe was named Celica. Celica XX. That was the name of the debut family of Toyota Celica Supra cars in the Japanese market. It was sold for only three years, then updated in 1981 with the support of Lotus Cars.
The XX version was only sold to Japanese consumers. The 2000GT coupe was considered the flagship of the XX list. With the help of a smaller 2-liter six-cylinder 24-valve DOHC 1G-EU engine, Yamaha, taking the 1G-EU as a base, was able to improve it, which increased power and a similar engine was installed on the Toyota Soarer since 1985.
The return was equal to 160 "horses" at 6,400 rpm. The 2800GT version was considered the most powerful on the list, as it had a 2.8-liter 6-cylinder DOHC 5V-GEU engine that made it possible to “bring out” 175 horsepower at 5,600 rpm. When 1981 came, XX for the first time became the owner of a computer navigation system.
2nd generation (1982-1986)
Three years later, the Celica Supra Mk2 came out, which was distinguished by an extended wheelbase and an elongated hood, under which there was an updated 6-cylinder in-line engine of various sizes. In the UK, targa and coupe cars were introduced, based on a 2.8-liter engine that produces 178 horsepower, which is synchronized with a manual 5-speed gearbox or a 4-speed "automatic" gearbox. Suspension independent type.
Although the Celica name was still in use, the second generation focused more on the Supra than on the Celica. In practice, it was, Supra was a more significant option. Toyota Supra Mk II came with a variety of engines for different countries. Sweden, Switzerland and Australia bought a car with the preserved MK 1 5M-E engine, but Japan MK2 (MA 63) had a SOHC M-TE turbocharged engine or a 2-liter 1G-GTE (GA61).
Among other things, it was in Japan that 1985 marked the end of the MK 2, but problems with the production of the MK 3 at the end of 1985 forced the release of the MK 2s, which was supposed to be sold at the beginning of the next year. Among them were 1985 cars with minor cosmetic upgrades.
Due to taxes, they decided to use smaller power units, so the two-liter version appeared specifically for this. By 1985, the novelty received the title of import car of the year at Motor Trend in the United States. In addition, magazines such as "Car" and "Driver" ranked the car in the top ten in 1983 and 1984.
For the United States market, the 2.8-liter SOHC 5M-E engine was replaced with a 2.8-liter DOHC 5M-GE. MK2 was offered in 2 versions: P-type and L-type. They were distinguished by accessibility, body design, as well as wheel and tire sizes. All options came with a 5-speed manual gearbox W58 or a 4-speed "automatic" A43DL / A43DE.
Adding to the excellent powertrain was a special development of the external appearance of the coupe in the company. Although they were technically similar, they differed in trim levels, tire sizes, wheels and body kits. The P-type had fiberglass arches over the rollers, but the L-type did not. The P-type in the "base" had adjustable sports-type seats.
Since 1983, a leather interior has been installed on this vehicle. Versions of the L-type had an installed digital "tidy" with an on-board computer. The digital panel included an engine speed sensor, a digital speedometer, as well as an electronic type fuel tank and coolant volume sensor. The onboard computer was able to calculate and display various information - gas economy in miles per gallon, approximate time of arrival and how many kilometers to the destination.
Except for the cars released in 1982, all P-types received headlight washers as a separate option, but the L-type did not receive such an opportunity. The P-type also had a self-locking differential. From history it can be understood that at the end of 1981 the Japanese company decided to fully update the Celica Supra and the entire 1982 Celica model family.
Based on the Celica platform, there were some key differences - the appearance of the "front end" and hidden headlights. If we talk about the interior of the MK2, it had power windows, door locks, power mirrors and a steering wheel that you could customize. The central locking button was located on the center console near the power mirror adjustment buttons.
North American models received an analog speedometer dial that was limited to 85 mph (140 km/h). Interestingly, the cruise control option is already available in the basic version of the 2nd family. The list of features includes the presence of automatic climate control, a sunroof, 2-color body painting, 5 speakers in the cabin, and a cassette radio.
The radio antenna was integrated into the front glass instead of the external antenna. The gas tank hatch, sunroof, as well as the rear bumper were painted black, despite the body color. L-type cars could have a leather interior as a separate option, while P-type cars could only have a fabric interior.
In 1984, the Toyota Supra Mk II underwent a slight restyling. Looking at the Toyota Supra photo, it is noticeable that the car has improved. The front-mounted direction indicators were now streamlined. The rear-mounted lid and bumper were redesigned and painted the same paint color as the body.
The door handles have also been changed. The steering wheel, cruise control and door lock switch decided to change a little. On the dashboard, the speedometer scale was increased to 130 mph (210 km/h).
3rd generation (1986-1992)
Following came the updated Supra Mk3 - which differed in that the Celica had front-wheel drive, and the Supra Mk3 had rear-wheel drive. They also featured forged aluminum double wishbones and updated motors. These were a 3.0-liter 270-horsepower naturally aspirated unit and a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine producing 276 horses.
It was the middle of 1986, and the Japanese company Toyota was ready to create the next generation of Supra. Due to the fact that the obligations between Supra and Celica were removed, now they were 2 fundamentally different cars. Celica rebuilt the technical part of her car, making it front-wheel drive, but Supra saved the rear drive wheels.
The power plant has become more powerful and received a volume of 3.0 liters. In 1988, the Turbo-A version was introduced, which was a special project aimed at winning first place in Group-A in the world car championships. In total, only 500 copies of this brand were produced. Under the hood, she had a special power unit 7M-GTEU, issuing 263 horsepower.
This allowed the coupe to be the fastest Japanese road model until it was introduced. The third generation Toyota Supra Mk III featured many new technologies. By 1986, the car received ABS and TEMS. It's 1989 and the MK3 has changed its look and become more elegant and sportier. By 1990 airbags were being installed as standard equipment. In total, Toyota Supra Mk III (A7) produced 241,471 cars.
4th generation (1993-2002)
By the beginning of 1993, the Japanese management of Toyota was able to please car lovers with the next 4th generation of their own rear-wheel drive sports coupe. The car received the internal factory index "A80", and the company has been designing since February 1989. If you put the 3rd and 4th generation side by side, it is clearly seen that the sports car has undergone fundamental changes that have affected not only the appearance, but also the design component.
The car became famous for its compact size and was not as heavy as in previous generations. The car gained its fame with the help of a 1-liter bi-turbo engine, which squeezed out 326 horsepower from the factory. However, this was not the limit.
Some engineers managed to squeeze out of it up to 2041 liters. With. Sadly, the company had no choice but to stop the production of Supra in 2002, because environmental standards were only getting tougher.
Supra MK IV Exterior
After restyling, Toyota Supra Mk4 got a completely new body. The appearance of the car now looked more sporty and elegant due to the use of more rounded plastic shapes of body panels. Moreover, this innovation had only a positive impact on the aerodynamic performance of the car.
Toyota decided to abandon the use of expressive and distinguishing the car from others, "signature retractable headlights" that were used in past generations. They were replaced by oval combined headlights with separate linded optics.
The restyled Toyota Supra Mk4 brand used a three-section front bumper with a “skirt”, the doors got a more oval shape, and air intakes were installed in them near the rear wheel arches. In addition, there was a spoiler and an auxiliary brake light on the luggage compartment.
The optics itself has acquired rounded shapes. In addition to this, Japanese engineers tried their best to reduce the weight of the car. For this intention, lightweight and practical aluminum was used as an essential raw material for the production of some body elements. For example, he found his place in the hood, suspension and other details.
In 1996, the coupe was improved and received a retouched appearance and some technical changes. In this form, the model was produced from the assembly line until 2002, without receiving a direct successor. Even today, the exterior of the Toyota Supra 4 family looks stylish.
The model is able to attract attention with its swift appearance, where there are smooth outlines and verified aerodynamic performance. However, despite the expressive front and rear bumpers and a massive rear wing on the trunk lid, the appearance of the sports car does not even hint at aggressiveness.
This was achieved with the help of "friendly" lighting, as well as smoother and softer edges. The fourth generation received a ground clearance of 130 millimeters. Supra MK IV stood out significantly from previous families of the brand. The design staff successfully worked on the body shape.
The turbocharged model of the car from the factory has a massive rear spoiler. The car received an almost perfect weight distribution along the axes. Depending on the configuration, the front axle takes 51-53 percent of the total weight of the car, and the rear axle - 47-49 percent.
Taking into account the interior of the Toyota Mk4, here the designers tried to bring the atmosphere of the car as close as possible to the temperament of a natural racing sports car. Its design included the front seats of the sports version with the inherent lateral, lumbar support and lowered landing. There was also a unique center console, which shimmered smoothly along with a large instrument panel, the center of which was occupied by an engine speed sensor.
The IV generation Supra gained its fame among motorists, and not only, thanks to the shooting of the Hollywood film Fast and the Furious in 2001, where one of the main characters Brian O Connor (Paul Walker, who died in a car accident on November 30, 2013) drove it. Slap Jack (Michael Ealy) drove a Toyota Supra Mk4 in the continuation of the film, in its second part "Fast and the Furious".
Then in 2013, Fast & Furious 5 came out and Toyota was driven by Tej Parker (Chris Bridges) - where the car was used for testing in order to slip through surveillance cameras. When the latest part of Fast and Furious 7 was released to the world (in 2015), many saw this sports car again at the end of the film, driven by Brian (Paul Walker). Moreover, for 8 years the car has received many different awards in the "Touring Championships".
Everything inside eloquently testifies to the sporty nature of the car. The driver is in an unusual cockpit, where there is an arc-shaped front panel with built-in 3 round instrument clusters, as well as audio system settings, "microclimate" and other things. The cabin of the fourth generation Supra stands out not only for its unusual look, but also for its good quality materials and pleasant assembly.
Although the car is considered a 4-seater, it will be extremely uncomfortable for those sitting in the back. The front seats turned out to be “tenacious”, there is a clearly distinguished profile and enough space, but the rear seats are deprived of an abundance of freedom in the legs and overhead. Although the car can hardly be called a champion in low ground clearance, the seats are set so low that it feels like you are sitting right on the pavement.
The handle for opening the doors is very conveniently located - at knee level. Why didn't other car companies think this through? The luggage compartment of the Toyota Supra MK4 did not receive an increase in volume, and it is unlikely that anyone here will be surprised, because the car was created for completely different purposes. Trunk volume was only 185 liters of usable space.
Despite the small volume, the designers have made it easy to access the trunk with a massive rear door. The 2017 Toyota Supra, which was shown as a concept, should be coming soon. Toyota Supra 2017 will have a completely changed exterior, which is not surprising, because 15 years have passed since the completion of production. In 2002, the company's management decided to close production of the popular Toyota Supra MK IV coupe due to low demand and stricter environmental regulations.
Specifications Supra MK IV
power unit
Supra 4 generations has only gasoline power plants. These are six-cylinder 3.0-liter units. Under the hood there is also a 24-valve DOHC type gas distribution mechanism with a distributed supply of gasoline.
The most "pumped" version of the sports coupe can accelerate to 250 kilometers per hour (there is an electronic speed limiter), and acceleration from zero to 100 km/h takes only 5.1 seconds.
In European countries, it was possible to buy a more powerful Supra model with an engine that developed 320 “horses”. This was achieved with the introduction of 2 turbines. They function in a sequential manner: during a “measured” movement, only one turbine is connected, however, if you sharply press the accelerator pedal, the 2nd turbine instantly turns on, bringing the power unit to peak power.
Despite the fact that there was a 450-horsepower version of the base 2JZ-GTE engine from Toyota Team SARD, the specialists decided to replace the engine in order to reduce the weight of the car. The cast-iron 6-cylinder block was clearly superfluous. Therefore, a 3.2-liter new engine was later introduced, where the crankshaft, pistons and connecting rods were replaced.
The engine has already developed 918 horsepower along with 1,100 Nm of torque. Production was handled by JUN Auto-Mechanics and Blitz Tuning. With such a “monster”, a two-door sports coupe could reach speeds of more than 300 kilometers per hour.
Japanese tuner Top Secret has fitted the Supra with a V-12 engine from Toyota's flagship Century. The power plant was boosted to 1,000 horsepower, and the maximum speed was 358 km / h.
Transmission
The 225-horsepower engine was synchronized with a 5-speed manual transmission or 4-speed automatic. The 280-horsepower engine was paired with a 6-speed "mechanics".
Suspension
The 4 family of the Japanese sports coupe uses a rear-wheel drive platform, where there is a load-bearing body structure, some of the attachments of which are aluminum. Hodovka is fully independent. Both front and rear used a multi-link design with coaxial shock absorbers, transverse stabilizers and coil springs.
Steering
The car was equipped with a rack and pinion steering mechanism, as well as a power steering.
Brake system
Disc brakes installed on all wheels allow you to feel confident on the road. In addition, they are all ventilated. The brakes are really very good. The stoppage record could only be broken by the Porsche Carrera GT in 2004, 7 years later! The installation of electronic "assistants" is envisaged.
Prices and equipment
It is possible to buy a Toyota Supra Mk4 from 400,000 rubles. When there is a desire to purchase a tuned Mk4, you will have to pay a very large amount, which can vary from 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 rubles. Supra is highly valued by Russian motorists, so finding a car on the used market is not so difficult.
The price will depend not only on the year of production, but also on the condition, level of tuning, good interior. The equipment has ABS, traction control, air conditioning, automatic front spoiler, power windows. More expensive equipment received leather seats with electric drive.
Advantages and disadvantages
Machine advantages
- Powerful power unit;
- Reliability of many nodes of the technical system;
- Good gearbox;
- Quality salon;
- Good dynamics and control;
- 4th generation received a good streamlined body;
- Excellent braking system;
- Good level of equipment;
- Inexpensive spare parts;
- Large range for a wide variety of tuning;
- Comfortable seats with well-defined lateral support;
- Low ground clearance;
- Real street racing car;
- 4th generation received a pleasant appearance;
- Fast acceleration;
- High maximum speed;
- Reliability;
- Pretty good car service.
Cons of the car
- High fuel consumption;
- Low environmental friendliness;
- There is only rear-wheel drive (for some it will be, on the contrary, a plus); there is very little free space in the back row;
- Small luggage compartment;
- To "drive", you need good roads, which are not so many in Russia;
- The salon looks ascetic and very simple.
Summing up
To many who know this car, it will be remembered as a powerful and fast supercar that is able to show an excellent, dynamic and comfortable ride at a high level. Its streamlining and light weight allowed to reduce drag and unnecessary fuel costs. It's safe to say that Toyota engineers did a great job.
At one time, the car could seriously compete with some European titled car companies. Most car enthusiasts are attracted to this two-door model due to the fact that it is ideal for tuning. On the Internet, it is enough to write: “Toyota Supra tuning”, and you will see hundreds of pages with examples of upgrades and improvements, and all of them are different from each other. That's where there is room for fantasy.
There are also many drift lovers, because the coupe has a rear-wheel drive. Of course, there is no luxury and expensive materials inside the sports coupe, but you should not forget for what purpose this car was created. But the interior is made with high quality, and all the necessary controls are in place. Carrying adults in the back seat is extremely difficult, so the back row is best used for children or transporting things or luggage, especially given the small trunk.
With each subsequent generation, Toyota Supra got better and got a more pleasant appearance with a dynamic and frisky engine. It remains only to wait for the next generation of Toyota Supra 2017, which should cause a huge sensation.
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Toyota Supra / Toyota Supra
In 2019, Toyota returns to the market its legendary Supra supercar after a 17-year hiatus since the end of production of the previous fourth generation of the model. The development of the Toyota Supra (A90) started in 2012 as part of the cooperation between Toyota and BMW, so the Japanese coupe is technically largely unified with the Z4 roadster. Toyota emphasizes that they sought to create a sports car that can give maximum driving pleasure. The Toyota Supra is strictly a 2-seat model. With a length of 2470 mm, its wheelbase is 2470 mm (100 mm less than the GT86), which ensures excellent cornering. The low center of gravity, as well as the ideal weight distribution along the axles, are designed to improve handling. The exterior design of the Toyota Supra follows classic Toyota sports cars. Distinctive features of the novelty are the “double bubble” roof with embossed bulges, spectacular lighting technology headlights, side air intakes and powerful proportions.
Toyota Supra received an independent suspension with a rear "multi-link" and double wishbones in front. On all production lines, the Japanese supercar is equipped with adaptive dampers with two preset operating modes - Normal and Sport. The drive is rear, an active differential is provided that can redistribute torque for greater driving efficiency on different road surfaces. Three engines are announced - a 2-liter turbo unit with boost options for 197 and 258 forces, as well as a top-end supercharged 3-liter engine with a capacity of 340 hp. A new 8-speed ZF automatic is called to assist them. The Toyota Supra is equipped with Brembo brakes with 4-piston calipers. The interior of the supercar is similar in design and ergonomics to the Z4 - the models have a lot in common, from the architecture of the front panel to the recognizable gearshift lever. In addition, a multimedia complex with a tablet display and iDrive system has also been borrowed from BMW. The list of declared options includes the projection of instruments on the windshield, JBL “music”, a digital instrument panel, LED optics.
The legendary supercar came to our market in the only available Passion equipment line. The standard list of equipment of this configuration includes 19-inch forged wheels of different widths, all-LED optics, electrically adjustable side mirrors with memory function and auto-folding, sports seats with improved lateral support and an extended package of electrical adjustments, front and rear parking sensors, a 2-zone climate system with exhaust gas sensor, smart car keyless entry. In addition, among the standard options of the Toyota Supra, there are also a JBL audio system (12 speakers), multimedia with an 8.8-inch display, a Bluetooth communication system, navigation with voice recognition, a virtual dashboard and a rearview camera with dynamic marking lines. The list of Toyota Supra security systems includes 8 airbags, traction control, blind spot monitoring, tire pressure monitoring, traffic sign recognition, marking tracking, cruise control with a distance function, and a collision warning system.
