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Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo (235 Hp)
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Toyota Supra:
The Toyota Supra is a sports car and grand tourer manufactured and developed by the Toyota Motor Corporation beginning in 1978. The name "supra" is taken from the Latin prefix meaning "above", "to surpass" or "go beyond".
The initial four generations of the Supra were produced from 1978 to 2002. The fifth generation has been produced since March 2019 and later went on sale in May 2019. 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. In turn, Toyota also stopped using the prefix Celica and named the car Supra. Owing to the similarity and past of the Celica's name, it is frequently mistaken for the Supra, and vice versa. The first, second and third 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 5th generation of the Supra is assembled alongside the G29 BMW Z4 in Graz, Austria by Magna Steyr....(Read more on Wikipedia)
III (A70) Overview:
Toyota Supra (III (A70)). With 344 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1620 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 7 s). The top speed reaches 245 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
3.0 Turbo (235 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Delivers robust acceleration with the added engagement of a manual gearbox, allowing drivers to fully exploit the 7M-GTE's power band.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is significant, especially under spirited driving, reflecting its performance-oriented design and older engine technology.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic 80s sports car styling
- • Powerful turbocharged engine option (7M-GTE)
- • Comfortable grand touring capabilities
- • Strong aftermarket support for modifications
- • Independent double-wishbone suspension
Cons:
- • Infamous 7M-GTE head gasket issues (fixable)
- • Fuel economy is poor by modern standards
- • Interior plastics can degrade over time
- • Heavy for a sports car
- • Lack of modern safety features
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(III (A70): 1986 - 1988).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Toyota |
| Model: | Supra |
| Generation: | III (A70) |
| Modification (Engine): | 3.0 Turbo (235 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1987 |
| End of production: | 1989 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 3 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 235 Hp @ 5600 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 79.6 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 344 Nm @ 3200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 7M-GTE More details about the engine 7M-GTE |
| Engine displacement: | 2954 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.4 l |
| Coolant: | 8.2 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 91 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 11 l/100 km |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 7 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 245 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 6.9 kg/Hp, 145.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 4.7 kg/Nm, 212.3 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 6.7 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4620 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1745 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1310 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2595 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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