Toyota Supra III (A70) 3.0 Turbo (235 Hp) Automatic


Overall Rating

7.4 / 10
Safety N/A / 5
Not Rated
Engine 4.0 / 5
Value 3.8 / 5
Performance 4.0 / 5
Comfort 4.0 / 5
People\'s Opinion N/A / 5
Not Rated

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. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. 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) Automatic Verdict:

Rating 4 stars

Performance Verdict

Offers strong, torquey acceleration for its era, making it a capable highway cruiser, though the automatic transmission can dull responsiveness.

Fuel Economy

Typical for a turbocharged 3.0L inline-six from the late 80s, fuel economy is a secondary concern and generally poor.

Best Use Case: Highway cruising and spirited grand touring.

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): 1987 - 1989).

General:
Brand:Toyota
Model:Supra
Generation:III (A70)
Modification (Engine):3.0 Turbo (235 Hp) Automatic
Start of production:1988
End of production:1989
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Coupe
Seats:4
Doors:3
Engine:
Power:235 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre:79.6 Hp/l
Torque:344 Nm @ 3200 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:7M-GTE [Same engine] 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
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:83 mm mm
Piston Stroke:91 mm mm
Compression ratio:8:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Space:
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 ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of gears4
Transmission typeAutomatic
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionDouble wishbone

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