Toyota Supra - United States Timeline

United States Timeline

  • 1979 – Celica Supra Mark I introduced with 2,563 cc (2.563 L; 156.4 cu in) SOHC 4M-E I6 engine.
  • 1981 – Mark I engine displacement upped to 2,759 cc (2.759 L; 168.4 cu in) with SOHC 5M-E I6 engine.
  • 1982 – Mark II Celica Supra introduced with a 2,759 cc (2.759 L; 168.4 cu in) DOHC 5M-GE I6 engine.
  • 1986–1986.5 Mark III Supra introduced on its own platform with 2,954 cc (2.954 L; 180.3 cu in) DOHC 7M-GE I6 engine.
  • 1987 – Option of turbocharger to 2,954 cc (2.954 L; 180.3 cu in) DOHC 7M-GTE engine that produces 230 hp (172 kW) 245 lb·ft (332 N·m).
  • 1989 – Restyled. Turbo power increase to 232 hp (173 kW) & 250 lb·ft (339 N·m).
  • 1993–1993.5 Mark IV Supra introduced with 2,997 cc (2.997 L; 182.9 cu in) turbo (2JZ-GTE) or non-turbo (2JZ-GE) DOHC engine.
  • 1996 – Turbo only available with automatic transmission owing to OBD2 certification requirements. Targa roof standard on all turbo models.
  • 1997 – Manual transmission available on turbo models. Restyled front bumper and grey (instead of black) taillight surrounds. Restyled headlights, now black on the inside with chrome rings (all chrome previously) and a clearer lens. All 1997 labeled as 15th Anniversary model. New grey dash panels to replace the previous black. Japanese production stopped in September.
  • 1998 – Slight restyling of interior. 3-spoke steering wheel introduced. Slightly updated seat design (headrest is no longer separate) VVT-i on non-turbo models which increased power. Turbos not available in states that require California emissions.
  • 1999 – Export of Mark IV Supra halted in the U.S., production in Japan continues.
  • 2002 – Production of Mark IV Supra halts.

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