A Throwback to the Old Toyota Supra
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The new 2020 Toyota Supra is making its way to our dealership! While we wait, let's dive into the surprising history of this iconic Toyota sports car.
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A Throwback to the Old Toyota Supra
- 1. A Throwback to the Old Toyota Supra Toyota of N Charlotte
- 2. The History of the Toyota Supra With the upcoming arrival of the 2020 N Charlotte Toyota Supra, you can’t help but feel nostalgic and want to take a look at where the Supra came from and where it’s going. The new 2020 model year Supra sports cutting-edge lines, updated technology, and a powerful engine fit for the race track. But, the Supra of the olden days is still something to be marveled at and something fans have long admired. However, the history of this iconic N Charlotte Toyota sports car isn’t as glamorous as it seems. Today, we’re taking you on a trip down memory lane and throwing it back to the old days of the Toyota Supra.
- 3. It all began with the Toyota Celica The Toyota Supra wasn’t originally called the Supra and it wasn’t a vehicle all it’s own. In fact, the N Charlotte Supra began as a subset model of the Toyota Celica. It eventually became its own vehicle in 1986, beginning with the Toyota Supra A70.
- 4. Features of the old Supra The past N Charlotte Toyota Supra drew inspiration for the famous (and highly limited) Toyota 2000GT by use of a straight six engine. As sporty as it was, the Toyota Supra wasn’t perceived as the racing legend that it is today. In fact, the 4th generation model in 1993 only sold 2,901 vehicles in North America. The 1996 model was reengineered to include required On-Board Diagnostic System II, which drove the MSRP up to $38,600. Only 852 were sold and it was officially discontinued in 1998.
- 5. The Toyota Supra’s saving grace Arguably what saved the Toyota Supra was actually a movie. Ever head of The Fast and The Furious? A classic from 2001, this movie featured a Toyota Supra equipped with the now iconic 2JZ-GTE engine as a street racer. Seeing the N Charlotte Supra in the film peaked the interest of gearheads and car fanatics alike. Eventually, with enough tinkering, mechanics found that you could achieve 1,000+ horsepower on a 2JZ engine with only a few modifications!
- 6. Get ready for the 2020 Toyota Supra Always appreciate the classics, but look forward to the future! The 2020 Toyota Supra is coming to Toyota of N Charlotte soon, be ready to get behind the wheel and drive it home. Come shop our inventory at 13429 Statesville Road or online anytime!