From a starring role in the first Fast and the Furious movie to the choice of wheels for gamers in Gran Turismo® as well as for a generation of passionate tuners and drifters, the Supra has cemented its place in popular culture around the world.
The Supra line can be traced back to another icon the beautiful Toyota 2000GT of the ’60s. With its long, sweeping bonnet, rear-biased cabin and in-line, 6-cylinder engine and rear-wheel drive layout, the 2000GT’s influence can be felt in every incarnation of the Supra.
Over its 24-year production life, the Supra evolved from a sporty and luxurious grand tourer to the pure, uncompromising, sports car we know from the ’90s. Like fans of many of the world’s most influential cars, enthusiasts often refer to Supra’s four generations by their internal chassis code: A40, A60, A70 and A80.
Two fundamental ingredients that define our iconic sports car run through each generation of Supra and can be traced as far back as the 2000GT; a smooth, responsive straight 6-cylinder engine and a front engine, rear-wheel drive configuration for the purest possible driving experience.
1st Generation: A40 1978-1981
2nd Generation: A60 1981-1986
3rd Generation: A70 1986-1993
4th Generation: A80 1993-2002
Thanks to the launch of TOYOTA GAZOO Racing’s GR Supra Racing Concept, the link between racing and the Toyota GR Supra A90 has never been clearer. But for Toyota, the importance of motorsport in the development of its road cars has been felt for decades.
