|
|
 |
|
Toyota introduced the Celica Supra in 1979. Its
styling was based upon the popular Celica liftback
design, but it was both longer and wider. It was
the engine, though, that made the Supra stand apart
from the Celica. In 1993, Supra entered the realm
of "supercars." Available in both Turbo and non-Turbo
guise, the new Supra was a radical departure from
Supras of old.
Performance
was now the name of the game, and many weight saving
measures were employed -- Toyota went so far as
to equip the vehicle with hollow carpet fibers and
make the rear spoiler (optional on Turbo models)
hollow. The Turbo model was hailed by all major
magazines as a true worldbeater. With 320-horsepower,
the vehicle was capable of 0-60 mph sprints in under
5 seconds, and carried on to an electronically-limited
top speed of 155 mph.
|
|
|
