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Toyota Supra Turbo - Enthusiast Buyer's Guide - Used Cars

1993-1998 Toyota Supra Turbo

By Dan J. Gardner
BRAKES
Front : 12.6-inch vented discs, four-piston calipers with spiral fins
Rear : 12.6-inch vented discs, two-piston calipers
Electronic driving aids/inhibitors : Electronic Traction Control
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheels : 17 x 8-inch aluminum front/ 17 x 9.5-inch aluminum rear
Tires : 235/45ZR-17 front/ 255/40ZR-17rear Bridgestone Potenza RE 020
PERFORMANCE   {"ROAD & TRACK", MARCH 1993)
Acceleration
0-30 mph : 2.2 sec.
0-60 mph : 5.0 sec.
Quarter Mile : 13.5 sec.
Quarter Mile speed : 107.0 mph
HANDLING
Lateral Grip (200ft skidpad) : 0.98 g
BRAKING
60-0 stopping distance : 120 ft

Year-To-Year Changes1994:No changes on Turbo models, but normally aspirated cars got a numerically higher final-drive ratio.

1995: No changes.

1996: Turbo models lost the six-speed manual gearbox because they failed to meet stricter emissions laws, so all Turbos got four-speed automatics with sport-shift mode. Minor changes were made to the interior and option list.

1997:All 1997 models were sold as limited-edition, 15th Anniversary models .The Anniversary package included a rear spoiler, premium cassette stereo, special floor mats, and limited-edition exterior badging. Turbo models once again were offered with the six-speed manual transmission. Head- and taillights received a new graphite surround rather than the previous chrome, and all Turbo models sported "Turbo" badging. All Supras also received additional frame strengthening and sound-deadening material.

1998: Final year for the Supra. Again, because of emissions regulations, no turbocharged models were available in California-emission states, and only automatic non-turbos were sold in those areas. Normally aspirated models got Variable Valve Timing with intelligence, which bumped horsepower to 225, a 5-hp increase. For 1998, all Toyota radio head units were redesigned.

By Dan J. Gardner
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