Supra turbo car and driver

Nov 14, 2003 3000gt vr4 vs supra turbo street racing car forums. Apart from the turbos unique 17inch potenza re020s mounted on 9. The driver centric dash was a model of efficiency with its aircraftlike control arrangement. This car should be compared to a mustang gt, not the gt350. It chugs along at a thrifty 2200 pm at 60 mph, well shy of usable boost. The 2020 gr supras interior is the ideal blend of form, function and beauty. Handling is definitely another of its fortes that aggressive spoiler in back creates. Unlike many of these cars that were once owned by speedjunkies or boyracers, this supra has been responsibly owned and cared for since new, having never been modified or damaged, and always dealer serviced. I also have an excel spread sheet where ive listed everything done to the car, at what mileage and date, as well as who did the work.

This particular example, chassis number jt2ja82j0r0019725, is a 1994 toyota supra twinturbo matted to a 6speed manual in sport roof configuration. The fourcylinderpowered toyota supra could be a late addition since the first iterations coming to the u. The supra turbo weighed just 3,300 pounds unladen, thanks to the extensive use of aluminum, even though it featured the sound deadening, convenience features, and safety equipment expected of a modern coupe. Purchased new by an attorney in chicago, this fantastic 94 supra twin turbo 6spd has remained in chicagos north suburbs ever since. It resulted from a pragmatic collaboration with bmw, which caused an uproar from those who balk at toyotas halo car sharing bavarian. This allowed the driver to adjust the shock firmness between normal and sport, something that so many latemodel production cars list as standard. All supra models come with an eightspeed automatic and are offered only with rearwheel drive. Dan burkett is a pro1 formula drift driver and owner of race shop rad industries.

An excellent platform for touring in stock form, and there are plenty of aftermarket solutions if building a reliable cruise missile is more your thing. These two cars are drastically different machines but. But for the second time in a month, car and driver has discovered that a manufacturer is understating the power delivered by one of its hottest cars. I agree that the pricing is out of whack for a turbo 6 automatic car. Featuring a turbo that was boostadjustable between 6. The cars automatic transmission was changed to the revised toyota a43d and it gained a revised final drive gearing. At our test track, the supra laid down some seriously impressive acceleration numbers. We expected it to be orphaned quickly, describing it in 1979 as a make. Jan 11, 2015 we were out testing the new tire setup on the supra when we encountered a ferrari 458 italia in the wild.

Win a quickjack bl5000slx winner picked at random at 100k subscribers. Chassis tuning by lotus, not surprisingly, made the supra a wonderful handler. Discussion in shelby gt350 mustang started by mspeedster, aug 23. The toyota supra is the bmw sports car youve been asking for. Rmc miami is now offering this fully sorted big turbo supra mk iv. The supra broadcasts what its doing in reaction to what youre doing with the. The last test of a manual e92 m3 was a 2012 model and car and driver ran 060 in 4. According to car and driver, not only is it quicker to 60 mph than the bmw m2 competition, chevrolet camaro ss 1le, and ford shelby gt350 mustang, but based on those whove driven it, the supra. It is focused on the driver, has a fighterjet cockpit style to it, and is loved by many car enthusiasts. This meticulously maintained toyota supra has all the goodies for a topnotch drag car. Car and driver magazine august 1997 bmw m3, corvette c5. But its the science behind the design that makes this car a true masterpiece.

Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 8 1994 supra models nationwide. When car and driver tested the twinturbo supra, it delivered 060 times consistently well under 5 seconds. Car and driver pits the toyota supra against the shelby gt350. The supra offers toyota reliability at supercar speeds. But the japanese contenders were the nissan 300z, the mitsubishi 3000gt aka dodge stealth, or the toyota supra. This stat would not be challenged until 2004 when the porsche carrera gt bested the supra by just 4 feet in the same test. Immediately after the much anticipated debut of the. Driving a car quickly, confidently, and, above all, safely requires clear communication between car and driver. First impressions of the new supra have been almost universally positiveso the only question left is whether its reliable or not. Toyota revives the legendary supra name and its brilliant performance to go along with it. As you may be well aware by now there are a number of turbo kit possibilities available for the twin turbo supra. Then the market died and the 1994 was the last supra. Supra turbo was a car carefully developed with an ear to the enthusiast community, rather than the bean counters.

This car is an unmodified example with a clean carfax that shows 75,435 miles from new. Drive the japanese powerhouse the toyota supra turbo at one of 5 uk venues for a. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. That puts it in the big leagues against the chevy corvette. Toyota supra test numbers ranked by 060 mph motortrend. Car and driver adds 2020 supra to longterm test fleet. The bodywork and the tuning of every tunable element on the supra was handled by toyota. Dyno pulls reveal that the supra s bmwsourced turbo six overdelivers on its power rating. In our recent test, the 2020 toyota supra hurried from zero to 60 mph in 3. As we were getting ready to do some 2nd gear brake boost traction testing the ferrari did. Browse and bid online for the chance to own a toyota supra at auction with bring a trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online.

What started life as a factory 6 speed twin turbo supra has since been modified to what you see today. Nosinjected silliness that made the car a household name. The 2020 toyota supra is powered by a twinscroll turbocharged inline 6cylinder engine making 335 horsepower from 5,000 to 6,500 rpm and 365 lbft. The 2020 toyota gr supra is quite the multilayered cake. The revived toyota supra is one of the most consumeranticipated vehicles of late. After the 2017 formula drift season ended he has been hard at work getting his toyota supra drift car ready for. Shift throws have been shortened to the length of a bic lighter. Toyotas legendary sports car is back, and while the haters would have you believe its a poseur, the truth is more nuanced. Car and driver 10best toyota gr supra was named to car and drivers 10best list for 2020. Designed with the driver in mind, this cockpit features a number of inspired touches to help you get the most out of every drive.

Were told the jointventure team aimed squarely at porsche s 718 range, with bmw targeting the boxster. The turbo model also managed to earn the title of best braking performance of any production car tested in 1997 conducted by car and driver magazine by recording a 700 mph braking distance of just 149 ft. Toyota supras driver assistance package isnt worth it. In this test, car and driver pits the toyota supra against the shelby gt350, which has been given a bit of a refresh and is better than ever. The engine pairs with a highly desirable, quickshifting v160 6speed manual transmission to make for a responsive, fullyengrossed driving experience. We explore the history of the cult japanese classic. In other words, this is our best drivers car, period. In this video, one brave driver son pilots a single turbo hp toyota supra, and two twin peaks restaurant servers have the privilege of going along for the ride. Its attracted attention for its bmwsourced materials, the legacy of its name, and its unusual design.

If you are working within a tight budget, want big top end power, want a fast spooling turbo, want a kit for just the street, a kit for street and drags, or a kit for street and road course, we know which turbo to supply you with and why. Purchased new by an attorney in chicago, this fantastic 94 supra twinturbo 6spd has remained in chicagos north suburbs ever since. Car and driver is the worldwide leader in providing objective test results. Toyota supra for sale bat auctions bring a trailer. Toyota supra turbo driving experience uk wide track days.

The supra is overengineered in the best way with toyota quality. Car and drivers 10best to kick off the 2021 model year, toyota is offering supra 3. We have toyota supra vehicles for sale that are reported. Awesome 1996 toyota supra twin turbo toyota supra for. The initial four generations of the supra were produced from 1978 to 2002. Shelby mustang takes on the new toyota supra 2020 toyota supra. Toyotas first supra was little more than a badge on a celica, at 110bhp a world away from the firebreathing budget supercar it was to become. Then, this 42 hp toyota supra turbo is the right car for you. It wasnt until 1986 that the supra became a model in its own right, and the car had to wait until 1993 to truly catch fire. Take a look at a formula drift toyota supra race engine. Toyotas mk iii supra is a lovable older brother hagerty. In my opinion the supra is one of the best cars ever built and once i can secure the employment i will more than likely get another one. Unlike many turbos, these activate sequentially, with all of their boost initially directed to just one turbine under 3000rpm to reduce lag for very strong acceleration. With its sensuous body, athletic stance and expressive, jewellike led headlights, the 2020 gr supra is a stunning work of art.

I have listed most of the work done to the car below. I go to i dont see any mustang driver s posting the 15 sec. Our friends over at car and driver were excited to test out the supra, especially because toyota launched an online customization tool that lets you add your own features, like driver assistance. The fifth generation has been produced since march 2019 and went on sale in may 2019. Unlike my daily driver, a 997 turbo, the supra has a wrap around cockpit reminiscent of a fighter jet my dad was in the air force ive seen there cockpits, but remember, i said it was reminiscent. We have toyota supra vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 1 1owner cars, and 8 personal use cars. Sep 15, 2017 does the toyota supra deserve to be revered. If youre looking for a high quality show car, daily driver or your next project this mk4 supra has it all. The standard gearbox in the naturally aspirated supra is a fivespeed manual, while a getrag sixspeed is part of the turbo package. The turbocharged supra rz variant can accelerate to 97 kmh in as low as 4. The toyota supra is the bmw sports car youve been asking.