Toyota Supra
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The Toyota Supra is definitely a legend, with nearly everyone having heard of it, whether they are interested in autos. The Supra’s production began in 1978 and went until 1998, although sales in the United States ended in 1998. Although a new Supra is in the works, the 1990s version is still much sought after as a favorite among collectors and those who admire great value. The fourth generation lasted from 1993 to 1998, making it the highlight of the ’90s.
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For 1993, the Supra got a completely new exterior design, which was sportier and more aerodynamic. It now had long and smooth curves instead of pop-up headlamps. It also lost as much as 200 pounds, depending on the trim level. Based on appearances alone, some drivers had concerns that Toyota was making the Supra softer. The engines, however, showed that this was still a supercar. The inline-6 was ready to deliver 320 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 315 pound-feet and 4,000 rpm. This sports car hit 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and only needed 13.1 seconds to finish the quarter mile.
The cabin of the 1993 Supra was very familiar to those who had been in third-generation models, including the long list of standard features. The powertrain, however, represented a major change from the previous engine, now being a 3-liter with 220 horsepower and 210 pound-feet. Drivers got the choice of an excellent 5-speed manual or 4-speed transmission, the latter of which got less-than-stellar reviews. Those who wanted more power could go with the Supra Turbo with the previously mentioned straight-6, which was twin-turbocharged. That engine worked with a 6-speed manual transmission. You won’t see many adjustments to the engines based on year, with the only difference being variable valve timing for 1998, adding 5 horsepower plus 10 pound-feet.
