Toyota Supra MKIV

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Lore & Background

The Supra name is taken from the Latin prefix meaning 'above', 'to surpass' or 'go beyond'. The fourth generation was the last produced for worldwide markets until the fifth generation debuted in 2019. Its inline-6 layout traces much of its roots back to the 2000GT. The first three generations were offered with a direct descendant to the Crown's and 2000GT's M engine. The fourth generation was assembled at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City.

In Their Own Story

The Supra traces much of its roots back to the 2000GT owing to an inline-6 layout. The first three generations were offered with a direct descendant to the Crown's and 2000GT's M engine. Interior aspects were also similar, as was the chassis code 'A'. The fourth generation was assembled at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City. Production of the fourth-generation Supra for worldwide markets ended in 2002.

Reader's Guide

It was assembled at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City. The car was offered with an inline-6 engine, continuing the lineage from the 2000GT. Toyota ceased sales of the fourth-generation Supra in the United States in 1998. Production for worldwide markets ended in 2002. The fifth generation was introduced in January 2019, co-developed with the G29 BMW Z4.

Did You Know?

• The name 'Supra' is taken from the Latin prefix meaning 'above', 'to surpass' or 'go beyond'.
• The first three generations of the Supra were assembled at the Tahara plant in Tahara, Aichi, while the fourth generation was assembled at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City.
• The Supra traces much of its roots back to the 2000GT owing to an inline-6 layout.
• The first generation Supra was based largely upon the Toyota Celica liftback, but was longer by 129.5 mm (5.10 in).
• The fifth-generation Supra is assembled alongside the G29 BMW Z4 in Graz, Austria by Magna Steyr.

Origins and Evolution

The Toyota Supra began production in 1978. The name 'supra' is taken from the Latin prefix meaning 'above', 'to surpass' or 'go beyond'. The initial four generations were produced from 1978 to 2002. The styling of the original Supra was derived from the Toyota Celica, but it was longer. Starting in mid-1986, the A70 Supra became a separate model from the Celica. The first, second and third generations were assembled at the Tahara plant in Tahara, Aichi. The fourth generation was assembled at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City.

Engineering and Powertrain

The Supra traces much of its roots back to the 2000GT owing to an inline-6 layout. The first three generations were offered with a direct descendant to the Crown's and 2000GT's M engine. The first generation was offered with a 125 PS 2.0 L 12-valve SOHC inline-six engine (M-EU) or an 82 kW 2.6-litre 12-valve SOHC inline-six engine (4M-E). Both engines were equipped with electronic fuel injection. Transmission options were either a 5-speed manual (W50) or an optional 4-speed automatic transmission (A40D). The car came standard with 4-wheel disc brakes and featured a four-link rear suspension with coil springs.

Market Strategy and Features

The Celica XX was the top-level product alongside the Celica at Japanese dealership sales channels called Toyota Corolla Store. It was available with two straight-six engines and five trim packages: 2600G, 2600S, 2000G, 2000S and 2000L. Power windows with driver-side express down, cruise control, power steering, AM/FM Stereo with a separate cassette player, and rear split folding seats were all standard. Leather was offered in brown and only on the 'G' trim package. Aluminium alloy wheels were only offered on the 'G' trim package.

Production History and Legacy

The first, second and third generations of the Supra were assembled at the Tahara plant in Tahara, Aichi. The fourth generation was assembled at the Motomachi plant in Toyota City. In 1998, Toyota ceased sales of the fourth-generation Supra in the United States. Production of the fourth-generation Supra for worldwide markets ended in 2002. In January 2019, the fifth-generation Supra, co-developed with the G29 BMW Z4, was introduced. The 5th generation is assembled alongside the G29 BMW Z4 in Graz, Austria by Magna Steyr. Production of the GR Supra ended in March 2026.

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