The fourth generation ( A80 , 1993–2002) is arguably the most famous sports car of the 1990s. Its fame rests largely on the engine, a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-six known for being "over-engineered" with a cast-iron block and forged internals.
The "Supra" name debuted in 1978 as the (A40/A50), essentially a longer-wheelbase version of the standard Celica liftback designed to house a smooth inline-six engine. It was a luxury-oriented competitor to Datsun's Z-cars, featuring the world’s first built-in navigation system in the Japanese market. The fourth generation ( A80 , 1993–2002) is
: The 1987 model featured the 7M-GTE engine, making it one of the first Supra turbos to enter the world stage. The fourth generation ( A80