supradriver Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 The Toyota supra what is it? Some say it’s a sports car, some say it’s a hot hatch it’s been said its Toyota’s supercar much like Hondas NSX. But the performance may tell us what it is. The acceleration was very vivid - the Twin-turbo supra gives 0-60 in 5.0 secs from a 326 bhp twin-turbo straight 6 engine. The normally aspirated (non turbo) version gives 220bhp from a 3.0 litre straight 6 and gets to 60 in about the same time as a lexus GS300 (7.5 secs) because it's the same engine. The handling was very good and my comment would be that it really allows you to drive far too fast on twisty country roads. Most of the time, the limit is how brave (or stupid) you are rather than the handling of the car. It's perfectly possible to be going 80 or 100 mph on a 'B' road but the question is: would you want to? The brakes are VERY good and pull the car down from 100mph in a very short distance. The brakes are so good that you run the risk of catching other road users out though. Only one version of this mid-range, 2+2 sportscar was officially available in Britain - the 3.0-litre twin-turbo. It produced 326bhp, had rear wheel drive and commonly came as a four-speed automatic, although six-speed manual was available. Top speed was an impressive 160mph. Proper sports styling, and over-large and unsubtle rear spoiler meant it there was plenty of show to complement the go. But the humble Japanese badge was a problem and despite combining performance and looks, the Supra was never given its due as the proper performance car it certainly is, which is why it was dropped from the UK line-up after only three years. The firm, harsh ride and limited luggage space make the Supra a specialised used buy, especially as many grey used imports have come to the UK. But British spec was luxurious, with leather trim and plenty of equipment, and you'll pay very little for them. You can tell UK versions apart from the plethora of grey imports by the additional central bonnet vent and headlight washers. Parts are much cheaper than almost any other sports cars you could think of. The Supra is a performance bargain, unfairly cast aside as a 'wannabe'. Besides the 280-326bhp Japanese market RZ version there's also a lower powered SZ version with 225bhp, which usually does without the rear spoiler. Good Points Great looks Super car performance Family saloon prices Bad Points Standard alloy wheels are uninspiring Standard exhaust lacks the sporty note you expect from a sports/super car Rear seats useless for all but small children and hand luggage So what is it to be is it a supercar or a sports car ?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_supra Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 So what is it to be is it a supercar or a sports car ?????? Neither It's a Grand Tourer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 It is whatever you want it to be. The only thing I think it cannot be classified as is a hypercar. Grand tourer sums it up more though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 The Toyota Supra MKiV is a space ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glosphil Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 None of the above. Its a petrol powered grin inducer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I don't believe it's a super car. It's not so much of a sports car either really in the traditional sense of the type of car. I'm with JM on this. GT. Big long distance runner on the motorways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 None of the above. Its a petrol powered grin inducer. It's a musical instrument. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Mine is a driveway ornament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Mine's a space saver. It saves me from having any space in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 GT for certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markus99 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 defo gt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 It is a sculpture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 GT, not a sports car at all, it can be turned into one, but it's defo no sports car at heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robin Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I would say its a GT/luxary sports car. The ride is too firm to be a pure touring car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syed Shah Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Soarer = GT Supra = Supercar Mr2 - Sportscar Lets remeber this was the era of the 348 etc. It WAS a Supercar back then - of course it is not compared to a lot of todays supercars, but then neither are a lot of other cars that were supercars 15 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I don't believe it's a super car. It's not so much of a sports car either really in the traditional sense of the type of car. How come when I say this sort of thing I get shot down in flames? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I'd go with it being a GT too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 In its day it must have been pushing super car. Look at the price! Today GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz1 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 In its day it must have been pushing super car. Look at the price! Today GT take a ride in a single then re write that:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Raven Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 take a ride in a single then re write that:D I will when it stops raining and you get ur ass in gear:p:p:p Dans Turbo is coming jan 14th? so il be feeling more shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr lover Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 money pit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest InnocentSupra Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 It WAS a supercar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 Soarer = GT Supra = Supercar Mr2 - Sportscar Lets remeber this was the era of the 348 etc. It WAS a Supercar back then - of course it is not compared to a lot of todays supercars, but then neither are a lot of other cars that were supercars 15 years ago. I agree. Supercar in it's day. Back in 1987, the Sierra Cosworth was a supercar with 210 bhp, 0-60 in 6.2 and top end of 145! Things move on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 I still don't reckon it was ever a Supercar. As Clarkson (I think) once said "It's a super car but it's not a supercar". It's not actually a very well defined car. It's too big and heavy to be a truly thrashable sports car. Neither is it comfy, luxurious and 'flash' enough to be a GT in the traditional sense. Maybe it's down to the Japanese market it was made primarily for. They like their quirky and maybe there was a demand or hole in the market for a fast car without a clear role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlton Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 What about penis extension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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