The 1993 MKiv Toyota Supra 2JZ is also part of the A80 Toyota Supra produced from 1993 to 2002, and it continues to exemplify what has come to be known as a golden era in automotive history – particularly in the history of Japanese vehicles. Officially introduced in America as the ‘Mark IV’, which referred to its status as the fourth generation model, the A80 further became one of the top pop culture icons and one of the most distinguishable cars in the whole world.

The A80 Toyota Supra is a special model of over four years of creation, development, and design. It was unveiled at the 1993 Chicago Motorshow. Notably, Isao Tsuzuki was the chief engineer who oversaw the team behind the development of the classic car - a man with an arsenal of experience and new ideas. The Supra has a large-displacement engine with a lot of low-end torque, even by Japanese road car standards. In terms of raw power, the Supra was designed to compete with American and European rivals in the muscle department.

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Engine Specifications: The MKIV Toyota Supra 2JZ Offers A Breathtaking Performance

The Toyota Supra came with the ubiquitous 997cc 2JZ engine in all its models. The most popular model of the Toyota Supra had a twin-turbocharged engine known as the 2JZ-GTE, which was custom-made up to 326-horsepower depending on which region it was sold in. The 2JZ-GE engine, which produced 220-horsepower, was only offered in North America and Japan. The 2JZ-GTE produced 321 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 315 lb-ft of torque at 4,000 rpm in the US and Canada. The twin-turbocharged Supra was able to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.6 seconds and complete the standing 14-mile in 13.1 seconds. The top speed was 155 miles per hour.

The Toyota Supra in Europe and Japan had little difference in terms of specs. The models in Japan used a lower version of the 2JZ-GTE, which gave out 272-horsepower to satisfy the “gentlemen’s agreement” amongst Japanese car-makers to limit maximum horsepower to 276 hp. The previous versions of the 1993 MKiv Toyota Supra 2JZ which was made especially for the Japanese automobile market were available from 1997 to 2002, and they had 276-horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque and also showed Toyota’s Variable Valve Timing technology, popularly known as (VVTi) in the 2JZ engine. Only the turbo type was available in Europe for the Supra’s entire life; it produced 326 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque.

Even though the specifications suggest that the car engine may have a slaggy and jerky power unit, Isao Tsuzuki had to go the extra mile to see that the Toyota Supra doesn’t have the same issue. The two turbochargers worked in tandem rather than in parallel. This meant that one of the turbochargers was designed to deliver near-maximum torque as early as 1,800 rpm, while the other was designed to operate in a “pre-boost” mode until roughly 4,000 rpm, after which both turbochargers would be operating at full blast.

This resulted in a better low-end throttle reaction, increased boost at higher engine speeds, relatively linear delivery of power, and less turbo lag. All these were hard to come about because of the technology available at that time. A manual transmission or an A340E 4-speed automatic transmission was standard on all Supra variants. The non-turbo variant came with a W58 5-speed manual transmission, whereas the turbocars had a Getrag V160 6-speed manual transmission. The V161 was an updated version of the Getrag used in the later Japanese-only turbo versions discussed earlier.

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What You Need To Know About The Design, Styling, & Interior Of The MKIV Toyota Supra 2JZ

The 1993 MKiv Toyota Supra 2JZ is covered with an exterior design that is a significant overhaul of the previous generations’ aesthetic philosophy. Even though it had some features that are common in any part of the world when it comes to automotive athleticism, which includes a short overhang and long hood, the Toyota Supra came with a more rounded and curvy silhouette, against the chiseled and boxy figure of the old model.

The exterior design will make the Toyota Supra become one of the top and iconic sports cars in the world. The car’s iconic crescent-shaped rear wing, which comes standard on all turbo variants, and a distinct set of quad-housed tail lamps are distinguishing features that can be seen from a mile away. Coming to the interior design, Chief Engineer Isao Tsuzuki and his team of designers decided that the design needs an overhaul. This made them carry over most of the layout and design of the cabin from the third-generation Supra to the 1993 Mkiv Toyota Supra 2JZ.

Source: SuperCars, MotorTrend