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Toyota Supra Mk III (1986-1992)
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In the middle of 1986, Toyota was ready to release its next version of the Supra. The official model year is designated as 1986 1/2. The bonds between the Celica and the Supra were cut; now they were two completely different kind of models. The Celica changed to front wheel drive (FWD), while the Supra kept its rear wheel drive (RWD). Though the A60 (Mk II) and A70 (MK III) had similar designs, the engine was a more powerful version than the earlier 2.8 L and 3.0 L engine with two versions*: one with a CT-26 turbo (the 7M-GTE), which was not available until the 1987 model, and one without (the 7M-GE). Both engines were fitted with 4 valves per cylinder. The turbocharged engine, or 7M-GTE, was Toyota's first distributor-less engine offered in the U.S. and was rated at 230 hp while the normally aspirated engine was rated at 200 hp. The non-turbo 7M-GE models came standard with the W58 manual transmission, and the 7M-GTE came standard with the R154. Both were available with an optional 4-speed automatic transmission, the A340E. During the 1989 year, the car received new tail lights, front bumper, badging and side trim amongst other features. A change in the blow-off valve netted another 2 hp on the turbo model. For the 1991 model year, the wheel design was changed to 5-spoke wheels and an optional "white-out" package. Both models wore 16x7 aluminium alloy wheels that were fitted with 225/50/16 tires and full-sized spares on steel wheels.
In 1988 the Turbo-A model was introduced, it was a special design aimed at winning the Group-A touring car championships around the world. There were only 500 Turbo-As ever made. The Turbo-A was a special 7M-GTEU with 267 PS (263 hp/196 kW), making it the fastest Japanese road car until the Nissan Skyline R32-GTR was introduced. The Turbo-A model was only produced in black, all featured leather interiors, a front intercooler inlet, were hardtops and only used MAP engine sensors. Other enhancements include higher boost (7.8psi), long lift cams, larger injectors, larger intercooler and a high flowed version of the CT26 turbocharger.
The A70 Supra was also available in two non export models in Japan, the JZA70 with a 2.5 L 280 hp (209 kW) twin-turbo 1JZ-GTE, known as 2.5GT Twin Turbo R (JZA70), and with a 2.0 L 210 hp (157 kW) twin-turbo 1G-GTE.
The third-generation Supra represented a great deal of new technology. In 1986, Supras were already equipped with 4-channel ABS and TEMS (Toyota Electronically Modulated Suspension) which gave the driver 2 settings which affected the damper rates. By 1990, airbags became standard. All models were fitted with double wishbone suspensions front and rear. Targa tops were offered alongside power sliding sunroofs on the options list.
The 7M-GTE MA70 is capable of propelling itself 0-60 mph in just over 6 seconds with 6.8 psi of boost. It reached the 1/4 mile in 15.1 seconds and a trap speed of 93 mph.
Some possible chassis codes are: A70, MA70, JZA70, GA70.
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