The 4th generation Toyota Supra becomes a performance icon

Toyota turns its focus to making the Supra a serious performance machine for its fourth-generation model and succeeds.

Jon Wong

Nov. 16, 2017 9:24 a.m. PT

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In June 1993, the fourth-generation Toyota Supra was introduced.

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Unlike previous models, which tried to provide more premium features, the fourth-gen car put an emphasis on performance.

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Compared to the outgoing car, the new Supra was lighter thanks to the use of aluminum for the hood, front cross member, oil pan, transmission pan and various suspension components.

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Small details like a magnesium steering wheel and plastic gas tank were also employed to save weight.

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When it was all said and done, the new Supra was roughly 200 pounds lighter than the previous model.

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Two engines continued to be offered including a naturally aspirated 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder with 220 horsepower and 210 pound-feet of torque.

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The range-topping turbo six-cylinder brought 320 ponies and 315 pound-feet of torque to the party.

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For the naturally aspirated engine, a five-speed manual and four-speed automatic were the transmission choices.

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Turbo engines were available with either a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic.

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Toyota stopped importing the Supra to the US following the 1998 model year because of low demand.

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The sales brochure for the 1993 Toyota Supra.

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