Manufactured years 1993-2002

The first test mules were hand-built in A70 bodies during late 1990, followed by the first A80 prototypes being hand-assembled in 1991.

The Mk4 used the subframe, suspension, and drivetrain assemblies from the Z30 Soarer (Lexus SC300/400). Pre-production of the test models started in December 1992 with 20 units made and official mass production began in April 1993. This redesign saw Toyota placing great emphasis on a more serious high-performance car. The A80 featured two new engines: a naturally aspirated Toyota 2JZ-GE having a power output of 164 kW (220 hp) at 5,800 rpm and 285 N⋅m at 4,800 rpm of torque and a twin turbocharged Toyota 2JZ-GTE having a power output of 206 kW (276 hp) and 431 Nm of torque for the Japanese model. For the export model (American/European markets) Toyota upgraded the Supra turbo’s engine (by installing smaller, steel wheeled turbochargers and bigger fuel injectors, etc). This increased the power output to 239 kW (321 hp) at 5,600 rpm and 427 Nm of torque at 4,000 rpm 243 kW (326 hp) and 441 Nm for European markets. Upon its launch in 1993, it was the first Toyota-badged vehicle to include a passenger-side airbag as standard (US-market only).

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